Two fatal Tesla crashes are being examined by investigators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Reuters reported that NHTSA opened a special investigation into a recent fatal crash in California, in which a Tesla driver killed a pedestrian. And an agency spokesperson confirmed to The Verge that a crash that took place on July… Continue reading Two new fatal Tesla crashes are being examined by US investigators
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Waymo autonomous vehicle attacked by an ‘erratic’ pedestrian in Arizona
An “erratic” pedestrian attacked a Waymo autonomous vehicle late Tuesday evening in Tempe, Arizona, smashing the windshield and injuring the safety driver, the company said. It was the latest incident of people in Arizona attacking Waymo vehicles — and occasionally their safety drivers — as the company ramps up its commercial service in the state.… Continue reading Waymo autonomous vehicle attacked by an ‘erratic’ pedestrian in Arizona
Tesla will open up Superchargers to non-Tesla electric vehicles in the US later this year
Tesla plans to open up its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles in the US in late 2022, according to a White House memo. The company has been allowing non-Tesla EVs to use its Supercharger plugs in several cities in Europe as part of a limited pilot program but has been quiet about when US… Continue reading Tesla will open up Superchargers to non-Tesla electric vehicles in the US later this year
Instacart’s rewards program for shoppers includes priority choice of orders before stores open
Delivery service Instacart is rolling out a new Uber Pro-like incentive program for its shoppers called Cart Star. Cart Star’s tiered incentives are available in three categories: gold (for 200 points); platinum (for 1,000 points); and diamond (for 2,000 points). Shoppers earn points based on the number of orders they complete in the preceding three-month… Continue reading Instacart’s rewards program for shoppers includes priority choice of orders before stores open
Volkswagen announces $20 billion effort to build its own EV batteries
Volkswagen said it would invest $20.38 billion to build electric vehicle batteries, a move the company says will create 20,000 jobs and generate $20.38 billion in annual sales. The automaker will create a new company called Power Co to oversee the vast effort as VW races to secure enough capacity, materials, and supplies to power… Continue reading Volkswagen announces $20 billion effort to build its own EV batteries
Hydrow Wave review: I can’t believe I love rowing now
I’ll admit that rowing has never really been my jam. Aside from a handful of times I’ve used it during an Orangetheory class, it’s a sport I mostly associate with the Winklevoss twins. Still, I’ve seen and heard plenty of folks extoll the virtues of rowing as a highly efficient form of low-impact cardio and… Continue reading Hydrow Wave review: I can’t believe I love rowing now
Grab the jaw-dropping Matrix Awakens tech demo before it’s delisted this week
If you’ve wanted to experience the impressive visuals in The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience and haven’t downloaded it yet, you’ll want to act fast — according to Unreal Engine’s website, it’ll be removed from the PlayStation and Xbox stores on Saturday, July 9th. After that date you’ll still be able to play… Continue reading Grab the jaw-dropping Matrix Awakens tech demo before it’s delisted this week
Walmart makes InHome direct-to-fridge deliveries an optional perk of Walmart Plus
Walmart is making its InHome delivery service available to Walmart Plus subscribers for an extra $7 per month or $40 per year. The service, which brings groceries and other goods from your local Walmart to the inside of your home, was previously available as a separate subscription costing $19.95 per month or $148 per year.… Continue reading Walmart makes InHome direct-to-fridge deliveries an optional perk of Walmart Plus
Toyota will be the third automaker to lose the EV tax credit in the US
Toyota sold its 200,000th plug-in electric vehicle in the US, triggering a slow phaseout of the federal EV tax credit over the next 15 months, according to Bloomberg. The automaker is the third manufacturer to pass this mark, following Tesla and General Motors. The phaseout for Toyota is poorly timed, coming just weeks after the… Continue reading Toyota will be the third automaker to lose the EV tax credit in the US
Rivian is starting to shed its vaporware status by getting actual trucks to customers
Rivian’s promise to upend the auto industry with beautifully designed emissions-free, adventure-themed trucks and SUVs was almost dependent on the company’s ability to deliver actual vehicles to actual customers. And, in that respect, Rivian is getting slightly better. The company announced that it had produced 4,401 vehicles during the second quarter of 2022, a 72… Continue reading Rivian is starting to shed its vaporware status by getting actual trucks to customers