The NTSB can’t change federal or local policy, but it can make recommendations. It had plenty of those. The board reiterated two recommendations it issued during a 2017 investigation of an Autopilot-related death—to which Tesla has not formally responded. It asked that Tesla limit drivers to using Autopilot in road and weather situations where it… Continue reading A Safety Board Faults Tesla and Regulators in a Fatal 2018 Crash
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NTSB chair eviscerates Tesla for inaction over Autopilot concerns
Sponsored Links y_carfan via Getty Images The National Transportation Safety Board held a hearing on Tuesday regarding a deadly 2018 crash in which a Tesla Model X slammed into a Mountain View highway divider at 70mph, was subsequently struck by two other vehicles and then exploded. During that announcement, the safety board revealed that the… Continue reading NTSB chair eviscerates Tesla for inaction over Autopilot concerns
Self-driving startup Pony.ai raises $500m in Toyota-led funding
Autonomous driving firm Pony.ai has raised around $500 million in its latest funding round, led by an investment by Japan’s largest automaker Toyota Motor Corp, two people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Toyota’s cheque of around $400 million marks its biggest investment in an autonomous driving company with a Chinese background, the… Continue reading Self-driving startup Pony.ai raises $500m in Toyota-led funding
Free-floating car-share will return to Seattle this spring with new AAA service
AAA is bringing its GIG car-sharing service to Seattle. (GIG Photo) Seattle is getting a new free-floating car-share service this spring, filling a void left by popular mobility options that exited the city over the past few months. AAA is expanding its GIG Car Share service beyond the San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle. GIG… Continue reading Free-floating car-share will return to Seattle this spring with new AAA service
Micro-Mobility Will Have The Microlino 2.0 Without A 1.0 For Sale
Swiss micro mobility pioneer Micro presents two world premieres in Geneva Micro presents the second generation of the Microlino in Geneva In addition to a new design selected by the more than 17,000 pre-orderers, the technical aspects of the Microlino have also been completely revised With the Microletta, Micro is presenting a concept of a… Continue reading Micro-Mobility Will Have The Microlino 2.0 Without A 1.0 For Sale
For Trucks Like Tesla Cybertruck, Hummer Pickup, Towing Can Kill Range
Will towing significantly reduce the range of the Tesla Cybertruck, Hummer electric pickup, Rivian R1T, Nikola Badger or any of the other upcoming electric pickup trucks from the likes of Ford, General Motors, Bollinger and other? The answer is a solid “yes” and the drop can be substantial, but gas/diesel trucks suffer from this too.… Continue reading For Trucks Like Tesla Cybertruck, Hummer Pickup, Towing Can Kill Range
U.S. agency slams brakes on self-driving EasyMile shuttles after passenger injury
FILE PHOTO: An EasyMile EZ10 shared autonomous vehicle is seen during a deployment demonstration at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, California March 6, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. vehicle safety regulators on Tuesday said they had ordered a suspension of passenger operations for 16 autonomous shuttles operated by France-based EasyMile after a… Continue reading U.S. agency slams brakes on self-driving EasyMile shuttles after passenger injury
Nio, the Tesla of China, surges 35% after confirming talks for $1.4 billion in government funding
One of Tesla’s main competitors in China is a step closer to securing funding for additional plants in the region.Under the preliminary agreement, the Hefei government expects to provide resources and funding support for the long-term growth of Nio in the city, the capital of the Anhui province, according to a press release.Nio will provide additional details in the next two months, Reuters reported.
@GM: Chevrolet Menlo Electric Vehicle Launched in China
Chevrolet Menlo Electric Vehicle Launched in China 2020-02-20 Has electric range of 410 kilometers Offers smooth, quiet and natural driving experience SHANGHAI – The Chevrolet Menlo sporty-looking sedan, the brand’s first fully electric vehicle in China, was launched today. Initially being offered in Beijing, the Chevrolet Menlo is available in four variants priced from RMB… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Menlo Electric Vehicle Launched in China
U.S. agency suspends self-driving shuttle EasyMile in 10 U.S. states
FILE PHOTO: An EasyMile EZ10 shared autonomous vehicle is seen during a deployment demonstration at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, California March 6, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. auto safety regulators said on Tuesday they had ordered a suspension of passenger operations for 16 autonomous shuttles operated by French-based EasyMile after a… Continue reading U.S. agency suspends self-driving shuttle EasyMile in 10 U.S. states