GM self-driving vehicle arm, Cruise, signs deal with Microsoft
Microsoft enters into long-term strategic relationship with General Motors subsidiary Cruise to accelerate commercialisation of self-driving vehicles.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Nio announces ET7 electric, autonomous sedan with 150kWh solid-state battery
China's Nio starts new year by revealing its first autonomous vehicle for launch in Q1 2022, with ultra-long-range 150 kWh solid state battery pack available from Q4 2022.
Musk says FSD subscription will be available from early 2021
Musk confirms Full Self-Driving package will be available from early 2021 - possibly indicating a wide release of the software by that time.
Musk urges caution as testers say latest Tesla FSD upgrade is “huge improvement”
Latest version of Tesla Full Self Driving beta self-driving software upgrade labelled "huge improvement", while Elon Musk urges testers to remain "super cautious".
Walmart teams with GM self-driving arm Cruise for zero emissions deliveries
US retailer Walmart announces collaboration with GM's autonomous driving arm, Cruise, to test out self-driving technology for pickups and deliveries.
GM picks up EV and autonomous pace with 3,000 new jobs
General Motors set to hire 3,000 new employees across engineering, design, and IT to support boosted development of autonomous and electric vehicles.
One week in to beta tests, Tesla’s FSD navigates roundabouts and skeptics
Tesla is now one week into its FSD beta program. Has it been a disaster, as some feared?
Elon Musk says no Tesla FSD price rise yet, as regulators watch closely
Tesla will not yet raise price of FSD package outside US, as regulators watch autonomous beta testing closely.
“You mad man”: Tesla beta testers react to Full Self Driving
Tesla's Full Self Driving software rolls out to small number of beta testers in US, and their reactions are now rolling in on Twitter and Youtube.
Bosch and Mercedes-Benz launch autonomous parking in Germany
An automated valet parking system co-developed by Bosch and Mercedes-Benz to be implemented at Stuttgart Airport, allowing owners to use smartphones to tell car where to park without being in driver’s seat.