WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The driver of a Tesla Inc Model X car using Autopilot did not have his hands on the steering wheel in the six seconds before a fatal crash in California in March, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday. The logo on a 2018 Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle is shown… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Fatal Tesla Autopilot crash driver had hands off wheel – U.S. agency
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Alphabet’s Waymo hopes to bring robo-taxi service to Europe
TURIN, Italy (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s self-driving unit Waymo wants to bring its robo-taxi service to Europe after it launches in the United States later this year. FILE PHOTO: John Krafcik CEO of Waymo is pictured during the unveiling of a driverless car in New York City, the United States, March 27, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File… Continue reading Alphabet’s Waymo hopes to bring robo-taxi service to Europe
GM and Honda are partnering to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles
GM and Honda are both aiming to get more serious about electric vehicles and that means securing a supply of high-performance batteries. In order to achieve that, the two major automakers are announcing today a new partnership to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles. Home Solar Power The goal will be to develop “new advanced… Continue reading GM and Honda are partnering to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles
In the future all e-initiatives of a division under one roof: Daimler counters Tesla with its own heavy electric truck
All articles and backgrounds 07/06/2018 All e-initiatives of a division under one roof in the future Daimler counters Tesla with its own electric heavy-duty truck REUTERS Daimler wants to significantly expand its range of electrically operated transporters to heavy trucks Daimler is competing with Tesla and other manufacturers for a heavy, electric-powered truck. The “eCascadia”… Continue reading In the future all e-initiatives of a division under one roof: Daimler counters Tesla with its own heavy electric truck
UPDATE 4-Daimler fights Tesla by unveiling electric heavy-duty truck
FRANKFURT/PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) unveiled on Wednesday an all-electric big rig truck it promises to have in production in 2021, as the German automaker mounts a major challenge to European manufacturers and Tesla Inc (TSLA.O). President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America Roger Nielsen unveils the all-electric eCascadia big rig truck… Continue reading UPDATE 4-Daimler fights Tesla by unveiling electric heavy-duty truck
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Daimler Adds Two Electric Trucks in Race Against Tesla, VW
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Daimler AG’s truck unit unveiled two battery-powered models for the U.S. market, bolstering its bid to fend off Tesla Inc., Volvo AB and Volkswagen AG in the race to electrify big rigs. The German manufacturer’s Freightliner brand revealed the eCascadia, a highway hauler that can go as far as… Continue reading Daimler Adds Two Electric Trucks in Race Against Tesla, VW
Electric Cars May Be the Rage, but Mazda Still Swears by Diesel
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Mazda Motor Corp. will continue to develop diesel technologies and won’t rush to embrace electric vehicles, even as tougher emission rules globally spur rivals including Nissan Motor Co. to step up their plans for environmentally friendly cars. The Hiroshima-based carmaker sees diesel as an opportunity rather than a risk,… Continue reading Electric Cars May Be the Rage, but Mazda Still Swears by Diesel
GM to expand driver assistance feature to all Cadillacs in 2020
(Reuters) – General Motors Co said on Wednesday it will expand the roll-out of its driver assistance feature Super Cruise to all its Cadillac models beginning 2020. The GM logo is seen at the General Motors headquarters in Sao Caetano do Sul, Brazil March 13, 2018. Picture taken March 13, 2018. REUTERS/Leonardo Benassatto Super Cruise,… Continue reading GM to expand driver assistance feature to all Cadillacs in 2020
Tesla to release new Autopilot update and bring back free trials
During Tesla 2018 shareholder meeting yesterday, CEO Elon Musk teased a new Autopilot software update that could come as soon as this week and he talked a little about upcoming Enhanced Autopilot features. He even confirmed that Tesla plans to bring back free Autopilot trials. Home Solar Power Back in 2016, Tesla started pushing Autopilot… Continue reading Tesla to release new Autopilot update and bring back free trials