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Introduction Tesla’s FSD (Full Self-Driving) is attracting worldwide attention as a system at the cutting edge of autonomous driving technology. But how well does it actually perform on long-distance drives? In this guide, we’ll provide a thorough breakdown of where autonomous driving technology stands today, based on our real-world experience driving approximately 315 kilometers (196 […]
Introduction On this outing I hopped into a self-driving Waymo’s fully driver-less robotaxi in San Francisco to hunt down filming locations from the ’90s hit sitcom Full House. Alphabet’s fully autonomous ride carried me from Alamo Square—home of the “Tanner house” in the show’s opening credits—all the way to the famously twisty Lombard Street. The photo below shows […]
Drive Across the Water in Newport Beach – the Setting of The O.C.! When you think of beaches in the United States—or in California—what places come to mind? Santa Monica, Venice, Malibu… Even just around Los Angeles there are countless famous and much-loved beaches. For Beach Feature Vol. 5!! we’re spotlighting the beautiful city of […]
To Become Able to Speak English: Helpful English Study Methods Hello. This is Suzuki from Eco Drive. Although I was originally weak at English, I’ve studied it using various methods after moving to America. Now I’ve quit my corporate job and started a business in America, and I can live here without any difficulties. This […]
Are Used-Car Dealers in the U.S. Practically Like the Yakuza?! Hello, this is Suzuki from Eco Drive. You might remember how a scandal involving a certain well-known Japanese used-car dealer recently made big headlines. The revelations were shocking, and I thought, “Wow, this can happen even in Japan.” But I’ve realized that used-car dealers in […]
Castle-Like Pasadena City Hall & Nearby Filming Locations Los Angeles has so many attractions that it can be hard to choose where to go. Today I’ll introduce Pasadena City Hall—an effortlessly stylish photo spot that’s easy to reach from downtown LA—plus a few recommended sites nearby. Although it’s popular, it’s not as packed as ultra-famous […]
Sharing My Experiences of Starting a Business in the United States Hello, I’m Suzuki, founder of Eco Drive. Today, drawing on ten years of running a business in the U.S., I’d like to talk about what I’ve actually gone through. Looking back, it felt like one challenge after another, but each experience has shaped who […]