Tag: Recalls

Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles, feds say

Detroit — Automakers reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas, according to statistics released Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cautioned against using the numbers to compare automakers, saying it didn’t weight them by the number of vehicles from each manufacturer that use… Continue reading Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles, feds say

US releases new driver-assist crash data, and surprise, it’s mostly Tesla

The federal government released two new reports highlighting — for the first time — crashes and fatalities involving autonomous vehicles (AV) and vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS). Tesla reported the most crashes involving driver-assist technology, while Alphabet’s Waymo disclosed the most incidents involving its autonomous vehicles. Car and tech companies insist these technologies… Continue reading US releases new driver-assist crash data, and surprise, it’s mostly Tesla

GreenPower Hosting Display and Demonstration of All-Electric School and Transit Buses Today at U.S. Capitol

The display and demonstration will give members of Congress, Administration officials, industry stakeholders, and school district personnel an opportunity to learn more about electric school buses and transit vehicles that meet “Buy America” regulations. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides significant funding opportunities for school districts and transit systems to migrate to electric vehicles. The BIL… Continue reading GreenPower Hosting Display and Demonstration of All-Electric School and Transit Buses Today at U.S. Capitol

@niche: THE “NEW” FORD LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE OLD FORD, CONT’D.001939

Editor’s Note: Last week, Peter took the “new” Ford to task for looking a lot like the old Ford, and why some things never change for the Dearborn automaker. As if right on cue, Michael Wayland, reporting on CNBC.com, filed a report Tuesday morning (which we’ve included below) that brings to the fore yet another serious… Continue reading @niche: THE “NEW” FORD LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE OLD FORD, CONT’D.001939

Cleantechnica: Elon Musk Shares The Fundamental Value of Tesla and Why He Added Autopilot 002048

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared what he thinks is the fundamental value of Tesla in an interview with Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley club leaders. I’ve covered the first interview here and recently touched upon the second interview with a focus on the DOE loan that you can read here. The Fundamental Value of… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Elon Musk Shares The Fundamental Value of Tesla and Why He Added Autopilot 002048

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E can lose power while driving, forcing dealers to stop delivery

Ford Motor Co. has issued a dealer hold on the 2022 Mustang Mach-E while the automaker manages a new safety recall, a company spokesman confirmed to the Free Press Tuesday. That means that any vehicles purchased and not yet delivered to customers cannot be delivered, said Ford spokesman Said Deep. The recall affects 48,924 of the 2021-22… Continue reading Ford’s Mustang Mach-E can lose power while driving, forcing dealers to stop delivery

The Data Center’s Traffic Cop: AI Clears Digital Gridlock

Gal Dalal wants to ease the commute for those who work from home — or the office. The senior research scientist at NVIDIA, who is part of a 10-person lab in Israel, is using AI to reduce congestion on computer networks. For laptop jockeys, a spinning circle of death — or worse, a frozen cursor… Continue reading The Data Center’s Traffic Cop: AI Clears Digital Gridlock

Ford recalls nearly 50,000 Mustang Mach-Es, halts deliveries over safety defect

Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 50,000 Mustang Mach-Es and telling dealers to pause deliveries of the all-electric crossover due to a safety defect that could result in power loss. The Dearborn automaker has filed a recall notice with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding an issue on some Mach-Es that can cause the vehicle’s high-voltage… Continue reading Ford recalls nearly 50,000 Mustang Mach-Es, halts deliveries over safety defect

America’s Leading E-Bike Retailer, Pedego is Now Open in Maumee; Owner Committed to Going Electric With Ohio

MAUMEE, Ohio, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Pedego Electric Bikes, an award-winning electric bike company with sixteen unique models and over 200 brick and mortar stores, welcomes its newest store in Maumee, Ohio. The store is independently owned and operated by Jeff and Susan Neibler. Photo download: http://www.kcomm.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/maumee.jpg  Image Caption: Owners Jeff and Susan Neibler with… Continue reading America’s Leading E-Bike Retailer, Pedego is Now Open in Maumee; Owner Committed to Going Electric With Ohio