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Los Angeles Travel Guide Santa Monica Beach—A Must-Visit Destination

Los Angeles Travel Guide: Santa Monica Beach—A Must-Visit Destination

A Must-Visit: Santa Monica Beach When you think of beaches in the United States—especially in California—what’s the first place that comes to mind? Even just around L.A. you’ve got a lineup of famous, well-loved spots: Santa Monica, Venice, Malibu, and many more. 1. History of Santa Monica The history of Santa Monica stretches back to […]

CES 2025 Mobility Highlights EVs, AI Cockpits & Concept Cars

CES 2025 Mobility Highlights: EVs, AI Cockpits & Concept Cars

Hello everyone—Tony Suzuki here from Eco Drive. Welcome to my mobility recap from CES 2025, the world’s biggest tech showcase. CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) takes over Las Vegas every January, and it’s nothing short of a global playground for cutting-edge innovation. This year the automotive halls stole the spotlight, overflowing with next-level electric drivetrains, […]

Waymo Level 4 Self-Driving Robotaxi Ride in Los Angeles

Waymo Level 4 Self-Driving Robotaxi Ride in Los Angeles

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 […]

Is Tesla FSD v12 Finally Level 3 Autonomous Driving

Is Tesla FSD v12 Finally Level 3 Autonomous Driving?

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. […]