A top “Good” rating will require a driver monitoring system that checks both a driver’s gaze and hand position. A driver with a coffee in one hand and an iPhone in the other won’t be prepared to retake the wheel. Other criteria include escalating visual, audible or haptic alerts to get a driver’s attention, and… Continue reading As Driverless Cars Falter, Are ‘Driver Assistance’ Systems in Closer Reach?
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Rivian Lost $1.7 Billion in the Third Quarter
Rivian, an electric vehicle start-up that aims to compete with Tesla, on Wednesday reported another substantial quarterly loss as it worked to increase production. The company said it lost $1.7 billion in the three months that ended in September, compared with a loss of $1.2 billion in the same period a year earlier. Rivian has… Continue reading Rivian Lost $1.7 Billion in the Third Quarter
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