Walking in parking lots can be hazardous. Lots of places to walk that are safer if one in concerned about exercise
Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 9, 2019, at 9:45 AM, Peri Hartman via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > > From a technology point of view, this is cool. Really, it is. But, except > for those with mobility issues, I have a hard time taking this seriously. > Really, it's too hard to walk across a parking lot ? Especially considering > the distance one walks inside a supermarket or big box store is probably 10x > more. And, walking is good for you ! > > I wonder if it can navigate through parked cars, convoluted directional > signs, and columns deep in an underground parking garage. > > Just my opinions. I guess I'm feeling sarcastic for a moment. > > Peri > > ------ Original Message ------ > From: "brucedp5 via EV" <ev@lists.evdl.org> > To: ev@lists.evdl.org > Cc: "brucedp5" <bruce...@juno.com> > Sent: 08-Nov-19 10:31:47 PM > Subject: [EVDL] “That is awesome” > Tesla Smart-Summon through parking-lot (v) > >> >> https://www.wkyc.com/article/money/cars/tesla-car-drives-itself-through-parking-lots-with-smart-summon-feature/95-476a3a01-dfd5-4b76-ab5f-0702f0ad3710 >> Tesla car drives itself through parking lots with ‘Smart Summon’ feature >> November 8, 2019 Brandon Simmons >> >> [video flash / Brandon Simmons >> https://media.wkyc.com/embeds/video/95-753b5a94-2ba3-4152-a017-4f9da19c8289/iframe >> ] >> >> Tesla has released technology that allows the car to drive itself – a >> personal valet of sorts. It's a feature that could keep you from getting wet >> in the rain. >> >> GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — Have you ever been in the grocery store and it’s >> starts to rain? It would be nice if someone pulled your car up for you. Now, >> Tesla has released technology that allows the car to drive itself – a >> personal valet of sorts. >> >> “I think anyone that drives one for a day, they would have trouble going >> back, said Bill Painter who has been a Tesla owner for almost a year. He’ll >> be the first to tell you he’s obsessed with his ride. >> >> “It’s better than any other car out there. And it’s good for the >> environment.” >> >> The all-electric Tesla brand is known for its autopilot feature that allows >> you to sit back while the car drives itself down the road – keeping with the >> flow of traffic and changing lanes too. But they recently added a new >> feature called Smart Summon -- taking things to another level. >> >> “Say you don’t want to walk all the way to your car, it’ll come to you,” >> said Painter with excitement. >> >> All you do is open the Tesla app, choose ‘summon’, and the car can plot a >> path toward you -- making corrections for people and traffic along the way. >> It only moves when your finger is on the screen of your smartphone. When you >> let go, it stops. >> >> For safety purposes, the feature will only work from 200 feet away and the >> operator should have eyes on the vehicle at all times. By law, the feature >> only works on private property, like parking lots. Cars on Ohio roads are >> required to have a driver behind the wheel. >> >> A car moving without a driver was enough to turn heads in the parking lot. >> Onlookers stopped to watch what was happening, admiring the car’s ability. >> >> “That is awesome,” said one man >> >> “It freaked me out when I parked the car,” said Nany Brewster who walked by >> the car as it was parking near hers. “I mean there’s nobody behind the >> wheel. That thing’s awesome.” >> >> The car uses a number of cameras and sensors around the car to navigate the >> lot and adjust when obstacles or cars are around. There have been some >> mishaps with the new tech – operators not paying attention to where the car >> is going leading to minor fender benders. But the car travels no faster than >> 5 miles per hour in Smart Summon mode, and damage is typically minimal. >> >> Drivers using technology have caused thousands of accidents over the years. >> This time around, technology is working in our favor and will likely get >> even better with time. Tesla says their autonomous driving features are >> safer than humans behind the wheel. >> >> “The truth is distracted driving is on the rise and it’s making streets more >> dangerous,” said Painter. “To have technology on your side assisting and >> helping, and letting you take [on] the bigger processes, it’s definitely a >> safer option.” >> >> Tesla models are becoming more affordable in price with even more savings >> since there’s no gas or oil changes. And if you’re worried about finding a >> charging station, the car always knows where the nearest one is. Painter >> says finding juice has never been a concern. He charges his Model 3 every >> night like a cell phone. >> >> “I can’t imagine going to a gas station and filling up anymore. You wake up >> every morning with a full tank,” he said happily. >> >> The features Tesla is implementing appear to be the way of the future. So, >> don’t be surprised when you see drivers not holding the wheel – or missing >> from the driver’s seat altogether. >> [© wkyc.com] >> >> >> http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=413529&query=Summon&sort=date >> search evdl.org on Summon >> >> >> + >> https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-top-gear-james-may-video/ >> Tesla Model S becomes former Top Gear host James May’s newest car >> November 3, 2019 Electric cars nowadays are becoming more and more >> commonplace, so much so that they are starting to be perceived by many as >> just like every other vehicle ... >> https://youtu.be/hzDzv4NVlfE >> ... >> https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/cars-bikes-and-boats/elon-musk-fights-top-gear-over-video-of-porsche-taycan-beating-tesla-20191104-p53731 >> Elon Musk fights Top Gear over video of Porsche Taycan beating Tesla >> Nov 4, 2019 >> >> >> >> >> For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: >> http://www.evdl.org/archive/ >> >> >> {brucedp.neocities.org} >> >> -- >> Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ >> _______________________________________________ >> UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub >> ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html >> INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org >> Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) >> > > _______________________________________________ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html > INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
