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How an electric car dream was crushed

Before the Prius and Tesla, came the EV1. The world’s first mass-produced electric car was launched by General Motors back in 1996 and was capable of nought to 60 in eight seconds. However, within a few short years, almost every vehicle was recalled and crushed, and the electric car of the future disappeared in history’s… Continue reading How an electric car dream was crushed

Major legal changes needed for driverless cars

Matthew Avery, chief research strategy officer at Thatcham Research, which was involved in the consultation, said: “We applaud the recommendations that compel carmakers to use appropriate terminology when marketing these systems, to prevent motorists from becoming convinced that their car is fully self-driving when it is not. Go to Source

Tesla adds chill and assertive self-driving modes

But in the US, where they drive on the right, several states – but not all – have made it illegal to leave the right-hand lane unless overtaking. Similarly, in the UK, the Highway Code says motorists should always stay in the left lane unless overtaking, and return to the left when safe to do… Continue reading Tesla adds chill and assertive self-driving modes