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Why Tesla\'s life-saving FSD is a $99-a-month subscription instead of standard equipment

A debate is growing again over the safety and commercial rollout of Tesla\'s Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver assistance system. Tesla has changed policy on some new cars by removing a lane-centering feature from standard equipment and encouraging FSD subscriptions, prompting questions about charging $99 a month for a safety-related function. The dispute focuses less on technology level than on how to provide it to consumers, amid limited public data to compare crash rates.

Mobility

Is driving a plug-in hybrid in 2026 an in-between choice

Battery electric vehicles retain strengths in efficiency and maintenance convenience, but a driver case suggests a plug-in hybrid can be a more practical choice depending on charging conditions and travel patterns. Cleantechnica on Sept. 5 introduced a family that has used both types. The writer cited EV simplicity and lower maintenance, while noting plug-in hybrids are more complex. Long-distance trips with bikes reduced EV range, prompting a switch to a 2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid.

Industry

Ryu Jae-cheol (류재철) says LG Electronics making physical AI bet to drive meaningful change

Ryu Jae-cheol, CEO of LG Electronics, hosted a North America Tech Conference in San Francisco on Aug. 29 to secure overseas R&D talent, the company said. About 100 participants attended, including PhD researchers from major U.S. universities and experienced R&D staff from big tech and startups. LG Electronics presented robotics, AI data center cooling and mobility as key growth pillars based on physical AI, and outlined data and manufacturing strengths.