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Introduction Los Angeles has a remarkable range of things to see — from the urban core to the beaches, theme parks, and even national parks just beyond the suburbs. The catch is that public transit here doesn’t cover the city the way trains do in many other places. That’s why a rental car you can […]
What’s at Stake in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election? Hi—Suzuki here from Eco Drive. In this post I’ll share what it feels like to experience a U.S. presidential race up close, and then dive into the key themes shaping the 2024 contest. The first half is a broad, evergreen look at how U.S. elections work, […]
Tried Waymo’s Driverless Taxi in L.A.—Here’s How It Went Hi everyone, Suzuki from Eco Drive. I just took my first ride in Waymo’s fully autonomous taxi, and—honestly—it blew me away. Flawless from start to finish. The videos embedded in this article are narrated in Japanese, but English subtitles are available. What Is Waymo? Waymo is […]
Tesla’s 2024 “We, Robot” Event — Full Breakdown Hi, Suzuki here from Eco Drive. On October 10 Tesla hosted its much-anticipated AI & Robotics showcase, and the headline news was a game-changing update on the company’s Robotaxi program. The event took place on the Warner Bros. studio lot in California and packed in five major […]
Did Tesla Just Add AI to FSD Version 12? Hi there—Suzuki from Eco Drive. Today I’d like to share my own perspective as a Tesla fan on the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. [Update] Our FSD V12 Test-Drive Report Is Now Live! You can now experience the new build yourself in Eco Drive’s Model 3. […]
Three Key Takeaways from Tesla’s 2024 Shareholder Meeting Hi, Suzuki here from Eco Drive. Today I’d like to unpack Tesla’s 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting. You can watch the whole session on YouTube, and—yes—the headlines are buzzing about Elon Musk’s compensation package, rumored to top 8 trillion yen (roughly USD 50 billion). But instead of diving […]
Hands-On with Tesla FSD V12: My First Drive on the New AI Stack Hi, Suzuki here from Eco Drive. I finally had a chance to test-drive Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Version 12, so here are my first impressions of the new AI-powered autopilot. The videos embedded in this article are narrated in Japanese, but English subtitles […]