California’s DMV is probing whether Tesla’s “self-driving” claims broke state law, the LA Times first reported. Tesla calls its $10,000 driver-assistance software “full self-driving” — it is not. Amid a number of Tesla crashes, the technology is coming under increasing scrutiny. See more stories on Insider’s business page. The California Department of Motor Vehicles is… Continue reading Tesla ‘under review’ by California DMV over whether it misleads consumers with ‘full self-driving’ claims (TSLA)
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China’s state-owned Changan Automobile plans to list EV unit on STAR Market
Chinese state-run automaker Chongqing Changan Automobile plans to list its electric vehicle (EV) unit on Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style STAR Market, three sources briefed on the matter said, to fund a rapid expansion of its business. Changan, based in the southwestern city of Chongqing, holds 48.95% of the unit, which makes entry-level and mass-market electric vehicles. The… Continue reading China’s state-owned Changan Automobile plans to list EV unit on STAR Market
AI-powered Jerry raises $28M to help you save money on car insurance
When Art Agrawal was growing up in India, a car ride was a rare treat, and car ownership was a dream. When he moved to the U.S. and bought his first car, he was shocked by how much it cost and how difficult it was to maintain a car. In 2012, he co-founded a company… Continue reading AI-powered Jerry raises $28M to help you save money on car insurance
Chinese automaker Changan aims to list EV unit on STAR Market -sources
Changan also plans to develop electric light commercial and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, the three sources said. By Yilei Sun and Tony Munroe BEIJING: Chinese state-run automaker Chongqing Changan Automobile plans to list its electric vehicle (EV) unit on Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style STAR Market, three sources briefed on the matter said, to fund a rapid expansion… Continue reading Chinese automaker Changan aims to list EV unit on STAR Market -sources
Tesla produces first Model Y megacast at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla has produced the first Model Y megacast at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the start of production of the Model Y with the new structural battery pack technology. Tesla Structural Battery Pack At its Battery Day event last year, Tesla not only unveiled its new 4680 battery cell but also a new battery architecture built around… Continue reading Tesla produces first Model Y megacast at Gigafactory Texas
Autonomous Taxi Goes Rogue, Escapes From Rescue Crew
“Oh no. Now it’s blocking the entire road.” Robot Uprising Begins A self-driving taxi got stuck in traffic in Chandler, Arizona — and when a tech support team showed up to free it, the car drove away and blocked a three-lane road. Joel Johnson was riding in an autonomous minivan from Waymo, a self-driving vehicle… Continue reading Autonomous Taxi Goes Rogue, Escapes From Rescue Crew
Waymo had to rescue an autonomous van that was confused by safety cones
Programming a computer to understand and navigate roads designed for human drivers is hard. Just ask Elon Musk. Rarely, however, do we get to see just how many things can go wrong when an autonomous vehicle encounters a situation it doesn’t know how to tackle. A 35-minute video from Joel Johnson (via Autoblog), a YouTuber… Continue reading Waymo had to rescue an autonomous van that was confused by safety cones
A self-driving taxi went rogue, blocking traffic and evading officials, as a YouTuber captured it on video from the backseat
A self-driving car went rogue in Arizona, stalling, then speeding off before assistance could arrive. A YouTuber caught the nearly 20-minute episode on video from the backseat of the car. Waymo issued a statement that it has assessed the event and used it to improve future rides. See more stories on Insider’s business page. A… Continue reading A self-driving taxi went rogue, blocking traffic and evading officials, as a YouTuber captured it on video from the backseat
Tesla is in talks to add another supplier of cheaper LFP battery cells for its electric cars
Tesla is in talks to add another supplier of cheaper LFP battery cells, EVE, for its electric cars produced in China, according to a new report. Last year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned that he believes the energy density of iron phosphate (LFP) batteries has improved enough that it now makes sense to use the… Continue reading Tesla is in talks to add another supplier of cheaper LFP battery cells for its electric cars
Officials: Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot
Los Angeles – A Tesla involved in a fatal crash on a Southern California freeway last week was operating on Autopilot at the time, authorities said. The May 5 crash in Fontana, a city 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Los Angeles, is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The probe is the… Continue reading Officials: Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot