Top U.S. auto safety regulator stepping down

Cliff is a former deputy executive officer at CARB and will become executive officer at CARB effective Sept. 12. He was the first Senate-confirmed NHTSA administrator since January 2017. WASHINGTON – The top U.S. auto safety regulator is stepping down to return to the California Air Resources Board, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said… Continue reading Top U.S. auto safety regulator stepping down

Kia, Jeep among vehicle recalls this week

U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for August 4 through 11, including a Kia recall involving 257,998 units and a Jeep recall involving 99,186 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive… Continue reading Kia, Jeep among vehicle recalls this week

Kia/Hyundai seat belt pretensioners under investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation has opened a query into seat belt pretensioners on certain 2020-2022 Kia/Hyundai vehicles, saying that they may rupture or explode. A seat belt pretensioner is a part of the seat belt system that locks the seat belt in place during a crash. The ODI said… Continue reading Kia/Hyundai seat belt pretensioners under investigation

Tesla Full Self-Driving effort faces mounting pressure from many fronts

Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving programs are facing mounting pressure from many fronts as regulators and politicians are getting involved. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has famously launched 38 special investigations of crashes involving Tesla vehicles where it believes advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), under which both Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Beta program fall,… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving effort faces mounting pressure from many fronts

Eleglide Launches a New E-Scooter – Coozy

PARIS, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Eleglide, an innovator in electric scooters and bikes, is introducing a new scooter – Coozy. The name – Coozy – is a combination of “cool” and “cozy”, indicating that it’ll make people look cool and feel cozy on their ride. Coozy Designed for commuters, Coozy features a minimalist look.… Continue reading Eleglide Launches a New E-Scooter – Coozy

@Groupe PSA: OP This Astra is a Millionaire000407

Around Paal-Beringen in the Belgian province of Limburg, people know the duo: Gerry Dirix and his Astra are local celebrities. The musician has been driving the dark gray Opel for over two decades. Every day. To music events, to church services – he is the organist in various parishes – or to an educational institution,… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP This Astra is a Millionaire000407

Clean Technica: 75,000 Miles With My Tesla Model 3: Maintenance Costs, FSD (Beta), Hauling, Etc.002173

Figure 1: Me, My Ebike, Our Tesla Model 3 With Bike Rack. Tunnel Road. Zion National Park Utah. January 10, 2022. Photo by Fritz Hasler” data-medium-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike-349×400.jpeg” data-large-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike-699×800.jpeg” loading=”lazy” class=”size-full wp-image-274215″ src=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike.jpeg” alt=”” width=”1300″ height=”1488″ srcset=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike.jpeg 1300w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike-349×400.jpeg 349w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike-699×800.jpeg 699w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike-768×879.jpeg 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px”/> Me, my e-bike, and our Tesla Model 3 with… Continue reading Clean Technica: 75,000 Miles With My Tesla Model 3: Maintenance Costs, FSD (Beta), Hauling, Etc.002173

1 person dead after fight at GM’s Orion Assembly plant: How he died

A 49-year-old man is dead following a fight at General Motors’ Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Thursday in a news release. Sheriff’s Communications Officer Steve Huber identified the victim as Gregory Lanier Robertson of Pontiac. Robertson had worked at the plant for about seven months. A 48-year-old male coworker was in custody at Oakland County Jail. Later Thursday… Continue reading 1 person dead after fight at GM’s Orion Assembly plant: How he died

@Groupe PSA: OP This Astra is a millionaire000405

The duo is well known around Paal-Beringen in the Belgian province of Limburg: Gerry Dirix and his Astra are among the local celebrities. The musician has been driving the dark gray Opel for over two decades. Every day. To music events, to church services – he is the organist in various parishes – or to… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP This Astra is a millionaire000405

Best iPad Screen Protectors in 2022

An iPad screen protector will defend the most vulnerable part of your tablet without adding the additional bulk and weight of a cover or case. Screen protectors have come a long way, and the latest models are more durable than ever while offering features like blue light reduction and protection from fingerprint smudges. iPad screen… Continue reading Best iPad Screen Protectors in 2022