Autonomous Vehicles

GM’s autonomous EV “bolts” after being pulled over by police

GM’s autonomous EV “bolts” after being pulled over by police

An autonomous Chevy Bolt gets pulled over by San Francisco police only to then appear to take matters into its own ‘hands’ and speed off.
When a Tesla on autopilot kills someone, who is responsible?

When a Tesla on autopilot kills someone, who is responsible?

NYU Law expert Mark Geistfeld examines the first criminal prosecution of a driver using a driver-assist system, and the landmark legal precedent it sets.
Volkswagen electric cars to power homes by end 2022: Diess

Volkswagen electric cars to power homes by end 2022: Diess

Volkswagen electric cars will be able to help power homes by the end of 2022 via a software update, VW boss Herbert Diess said today.
Tesla reportedly cuts extra steering control unit due to chip shortage

Tesla reportedly cuts extra steering control unit due to chip shortage

Tesla Shanghai stops installing secondary steering control chip not needed for Autopilot.
Why Tesla is not going to build a low cost EV any time soon, if ever

Why Tesla is not going to build a low cost EV any time soon, if ever

Musk’s revelation that Tesla is not even working on a lower cost EV points to a fundamental change in drive-trains, business models, and car ownership.
Musk says Tesla will commence roll out of Full Self-Driving Beta in Canada

Musk says Tesla will commence roll out of Full Self-Driving Beta in Canada

Tesla will expand its Full Self-Driving (FSD) program to Canada in “two to four weeks,” but is this on Elon Time?
Tesla “Full Self-Driving” suite under review ahead of price rise

Tesla “Full Self-Driving” suite under review ahead of price rise

Tesla FSD beta software under review by Californian motor authority to determine if more regulatory oversight is needed ahead of price rise on Monday.
CEFC backs Australian “Bladevolt” technology to electrify mine vehicles

CEFC backs Australian “Bladevolt” technology to electrify mine vehicles

Federal government’s green bank backs Australian heavy-vehicle battery manufacturer 3ME Technology to electrify mining operations.