A select number of all-electric Tesla Cybertrucks now have the ability to drive on US highways hands-free, after the automaker pushed an update to vehicles this morning. Tesla AI head Ashok Elluswamy wrote on X that Cybertrucks will be the first Tesla vehicles to receive the “end-to-end on highway” driving feature, which the company says… Continue reading Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
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GM’s Cruise fined $1.5 million for omitting details about its gruesome 2023 crash
On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) fined Cruise, GM’s self-driving vehicle division, $1.5 million. The penalty was imposed for omitting key details from an October 2023 accident in which one of the company’s autonomous vehicles struck and dragged a San Francisco pedestrian. Cruise is being fined for initially submitting several incomplete reports.… Continue reading GM’s Cruise fined $1.5 million for omitting details about its gruesome 2023 crash
Toyoda Gosei Invests in TriOrb Inc., a Startup Developing Mobile Robots With Omnidirectional Movement Capability
KIYOSU, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) has invested1 in TriOrb Inc., a startup that was established out of Kyushu Institute of Technology and has been certified as an AISol startup2. TriOrb is developing mobile robots with spheres instead of regular tires to enable smooth omnidirectional movement and software for autonomous mobility to improve productivity… Continue reading Toyoda Gosei Invests in TriOrb Inc., a Startup Developing Mobile Robots With Omnidirectional Movement Capability
Tesla declares victory on autonomy roadmap, but we see something big missing
Tesla is declaring victory on achieving its September milestones for its autonomy roadmap, but we see the most important milestone missing. Earlier this month, Tesla released an AI product/self-driving roadmap that included milestones the team aimed to accomplish in the coming months. With September coming to a close and Tesla starting the rollout of Supervised… Continue reading Tesla declares victory on autonomy roadmap, but we see something big missing
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Updates 2024 Financial Guidance007686
AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. today revised its 2024 financial guidance, reflecting decisions to significantly enlarge remediation actions on North American performance issues, as well as deterioration in global industry dynamics. The Company has accelerated its planned normalization of inventory levels in the U.S., targeting no more than 330,000 units of dealer inventory by year-end 2024,… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Updates 2024 Financial Guidance007686
Report: Port Workers Strike Could Cost Economy $540 Million Per Day
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers are on the cusp of striking—a move that could cause serious economic fallout. Just a one-week strike could cost the US economy $3.78 billion (i.e., $540 million per day). That’s according to an analysis by The Conference Board, which examines the… Continue reading Report: Port Workers Strike Could Cost Economy $540 Million Per Day
Cruise hit with $1.5 million fine for failing to report robotaxi crash involving pedestrian
/ Cruise filed two reports to NHTSA in which it didn’t mention the fact that its driverless car dragged a pedestrian 20 feet. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State.… Continue reading Cruise hit with $1.5 million fine for failing to report robotaxi crash involving pedestrian
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Allison Transmission, BorgWarner and Autoliv
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – September 30, 2024 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Allison Transmission Holdings ALSN, BorgWarner BWA and Autoliv ALV. Industry: Auto Equipment Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2342375/3-auto-equipment-stocks-to-watch-on-encouraging-industry-outlook The outlook for the Zacks Automotive – Original Equipment industry appears optimistic, driven by anticipated vehicle sales growth in the final quarter of 2024. The recent… Continue reading Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Allison Transmission, BorgWarner and Autoliv
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Allison Transmission, BorgWarner and Autoliv
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – September 30, 2024 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Allison Transmission Holdings ALSN, BorgWarner BWA and Autoliv ALV. Industry: Auto Equipment Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2342375/3-auto-equipment-stocks-to-watch-on-encouraging-industry-outlook The outlook for the Zacks Automotive – Original Equipment industry appears optimistic, driven by anticipated vehicle sales growth in the final quarter of 2024. The recent… Continue reading Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Allison Transmission, BorgWarner and Autoliv
California governor signs one driverless vehicle bill, vetoes two others
/ Gavin Newsom rejects a second attempt to prohibit autonomous trucks from California’s roads. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times… Continue reading California governor signs one driverless vehicle bill, vetoes two others