Tesla’s AI lead Ashok Elluswamy doubled down on the company’s strategy regarding Full Self-Driving’s speed settings, and owners are definitely confused. Earlier versions of Full Self-Driving allowed owners to set a max speed that the vehicle could travel while operating under the semi-autonomous driver assistance platform. This allowed more customization Read more
Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov laid out the clearest technical case yet for why cameras alone can’t take a self-driving system to full autonomy, arguing that “weak sensing” hits a safety ceiling long before it reaches superhuman performance. He never said the word Tesla. But camera-only is Tesla’s entire bet, and Read more
The Trailseeker is already outselling the Solterra and Subaru’s other electric vehicles just months after its launch.
Tesla is one of several automakers whose vehicles qualify for an awesome new first-time EV buyer incentive program in California. The Golden State launched the MyFirstEV incentive program, which helps those buying an electric vehicle for the first time with a $3,500 incentive on new-inventory purchases of a Model 3 Read more
Automakers and truck-makers play a double game, proclaiming their greenness to the public while lobbying policymakers to water down or eliminate environmental regulations. Environmental and public health advocates write letters to the companies politely asking them to stop doing so. In the latest round, a coalition of 24 organizations, including Read more
Automat Solutions has launched two software platforms for battery electrolyte work: LyteMatch, an electrolyte selection tool, and LyteGuide, a research assistant for battery materials and electrochemistry. Together, the two tools are designed as an integrated workspace that enables electrolyte discovery, formulation evaluation, literature review and data-driven battery materials decision-making. LyteMatch Read more
Electronic component distributor Mouser Electronics has launched a transportation resource center for engineers designing electric and autonomous mobility systems. The hub collects articles, blogs, e-books and product listings, curated by Mouser’s technical team and manufacturing partners. Mouser says it addresses the design challenges of power management, functional safety, real-time decision-making Read more
Elon Musk’s space exploration company, SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX), is set to report its earnings for the second quarter today in what will be its first-ever earnings call since going public in July. SpaceX is trading down roughly 25 percent from its IPO. These early stock signals are usually a bit Read more
Beam Global‘s EV ARC systems incorporate solar panels, battery storage and EV chargers, providing rapidly deployable EV charging infrastructure with no need for construction, trenching, utility grid connections or electrical permitting. The company has had a lot of success selling its systems to municipalities around the country. Now Beam has Read more
Audi is reviving the A2 name for its new entry-level electric vehicle. With its debut just around the corner, Audi revealed a few more details about the new ultra-efficient EV.