Episodes

  • Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Gravel Roads

    Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Gravel Roads
    Jun 16 2026
    In episode 54 of Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into why autonomous vehicles struggle with unpaved roads. Using recent data from Rivian and Lucid, they explore how gravel, dirt, and loose surfaces confuse sensor suites and control algorithms. The conversation covers lidar limitations, traction modeling failures, and why most AV testing ignores rural routes. Specific examples include a 2025 study showing 80% of AV disengagements on gravel occur due to false-positive obstacle detection. Lucas and Luna also tie in how automakers like GM and Ford are adapting truck-based systems for semi-autonomous off-road use. A focused look at a surprisingly hard problem for self-driving tech. #GravelRoads #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #LidarLimitations #Rivian #LucidMotors #Ford #GMMotors #OffRoadDriving #SensorFusion #TractionControl #AVTesting #RuralDriving #UnpavedRoads #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SelfDrivingCarsWithFexingo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 mins
  • Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Tunnels

    Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Tunnels
    Jun 15 2026
    In this episode of Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into one of the most stubborn blind spots for autonomous vehicles: tunnels. From GPS dropouts and lidar bounce to the deadly 2023 Tesla crash in the Bay Area, they explain why even the most advanced robotaxis struggle underground. They discuss sensor fusion challenges, how automakers like Tesla and Waymo are tackling the problem, and why the recent SpaceX IPO's $85.7 billion raise could funnel more money into autonomy tech. Plus, a look at how 5G and infrastructure upgrades might finally help self-driving cars navigate the dark. A focused, technical deep dive for anyone curious about the real limits of AV technology. #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #Tunnels #Lidar #Tesla #Waymo #SensorFusion #GPS #5G #Infrastructure #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Innovation #Safety #Robotaxis #SpaceX #IPO Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Construction Zones

    Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Construction Zones
    Jun 15 2026
    Self-driving cars have been tested for years, yet construction zones remain a major stumbling block. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore why temporary lane shifts, ambiguous signage, and human flaggers confuse even the most advanced sensor stacks. They discuss how Tesla's vision-only approach struggles where LiDAR excels, and why mapping companies like Waymo and Mobileye are investing in real-time map updates. Plus, a look at the economics: with GM's Cruise spending billions per year, is the fix worth the cost? The conversation ties into recent market moves from Tesla and GM, and the broader challenge of deploying AVs in imperfect infrastructure. #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #ConstructionZones #Lidar #Tesla #Waymo #Mobileye #Cruise #GM #Infrastructure #Technology #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #AI #FutureOfMobility #RoadSafety Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • Why Autonomous Vehicles Can't Handle Funeral Processions

    Why Autonomous Vehicles Can't Handle Funeral Processions
    Jun 14 2026
    Episode 51 of Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo tackles a bizarre but critical edge case: funeral processions. Lucas and Luna break down why autonomous vehicles struggle with the convoy behavior, right-of-way violations, and social norms of funeral processions. They reference recent market moves in Rivian and Lucid, and explain how a single procession in Ohio last year exposed fundamental gaps in AV perception and decision-making. The hosts also discuss why this matters for public trust and regulatory approval, and how companies like Waymo and Tesla are approaching the problem. Plus, a brief, ad-free moment on listener support. #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #FuneralProcessions #EdgeCases #Rivian #Lucid #Waymo #Tesla #AVSafety #MobilityTech #PerceptionSystems #RightOfWay #ConvoyDriving #PublicTrust #Regulation #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
  • Why Self-Driving Cars Can't Handle Animals

    Why Self-Driving Cars Can't Handle Animals
    Jun 14 2026
    Episode 50 of Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo explores a persistent blind spot in autonomous vehicle perception: animals. From deer on rural roads to dogs darting into traffic, AVs struggle to detect, classify, and predict the erratic movement of animals. Lucas and Luna discuss the technical challenge—why lidar and cameras miss wildlife, how machine learning models fail on rare animal shapes and behaviors—and look at real-world incidents, including a 2024 Waymo deer collision in Arizona and Tesla's struggle with moose in Sweden. They also examine emerging solutions: specialized animal detection datasets, thermal cameras, and predictive motion models. The episode lands on a sobering reality: animal accidents are rare but unpredictable, and unlike pedestrians, animals don't follow traffic rules. With autonomous vehicles expanding into rural areas, this problem is becoming harder to ignore. #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #Lidar #AnimalDetection #PerceptionSystems #AutonomousDriving #MachineLearning #ComputerVision #Waymo #Tesla #DeerCollision #Moose #ThermalCamera #Safety #DriverlessCars #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Jaywalkers

    Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Jaywalkers
    Jun 13 2026
    In Episode 49 of Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a persistent blind spot for autonomous vehicles: pedestrians who cross outside crosswalks. With jaywalking laws being decriminalized in cities like New York and Denver, self-driving cars face a new challenge—predicting erratic human behavior where no path is defined. The hosts dig into how Waymo, Cruise, and others train for this edge case, referencing a 2024 study showing AVs detect jaywalkers 30% slower than crosswalk pedestrians. They also touch on market performance of RIVN and GM as AV investment cools. A focused, data-driven conversation on one of autonomy's toughest unsolved problems. #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #Jaywalkers #PedestrianSafety #Waymo #Cruise #Lidar #EdgeCases #AVTechnology #Rivian #GeneralMotors #Decriminalization #UrbanMobility #AI #MachineLearning #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 mins
  • Why Autonomous Vehicles Are Failing at Roundabouts

    Why Autonomous Vehicles Are Failing at Roundabouts
    Jun 13 2026
    In this episode of Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into why roundabouts remain a persistent challenge for autonomous vehicles. They discuss the technical hurdles of predicting human driver intent at yield signs, the complex geometry of multi-lane circles, and how even Waymo's fleet in San Francisco struggles with these intersections. With roundabouts growing in popularity across the US—over 10,000 now installed—the hosts explore what's holding AVs back and what solutions are being tested, from V2I communication to improved sensor fusion. They also touch on Tesla's recent Autopilot updates and the broader industry timeline for solving this problem. #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #Roundabouts #AVChallenges #Waymo #TeslaAutopilot #Lidar #SensorFusion #V2I #USRoundabouts #Tech #Transportation #AI #MachineLearning #Safety #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 mins
  • Why Autonomous Vehicles Can't Handle Construction Workers

    Why Autonomous Vehicles Can't Handle Construction Workers
    Jun 12 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore why self-driving cars still struggle to safely navigate around construction workers. Using data from a 2025 study by the University of Michigan, they discuss how autonomous vehicles fail to predict the erratic movements of workers on foot near heavy machinery. They also touch on recent stock performance of companies like Tesla and GM, and how Mercedes-Benz is experimenting with augmented reality to communicate intent. The conversation highlights the gap between lidar-perfect road mapping and the chaotic reality of active construction zones. #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #ConstructionWorkers #Lidar #MercedesBenz #AugmentedReality #UniversityOfMichigan #Tesla #GM #Safety #AI #Technology #FexingoTechnology #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #MobilityTech #AutonomousDriving #ConstructionSites Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins