[ad_1] The report says one of the contributing factors to the crash was that Tesla’s Autopilot software wasn’t designed to handle the type of road conditions it encountered the night of the collision. The five-mile stretch of highway where the Delray Beach crash occurred has approximately 34 intersections and private driveways where cars can join […]
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EasyMile forced to suspend autonomous shuttle rides in 10 US states
[ad_1] The incident — which took place in Columbus, Ohio — saw a passenger fall from their seat after the shuttle made an emergency stop. The vehicle has been traveling at seven miles per hour (11 kilometers per hour). EasyMile, which has pods operating in various locations, says that the vehicles are still permitted on […]
Driver in fatal Tesla crash had reported problems with Autopilot
[ad_1] After the crash, Huang’s brother said Huang had talked about the car swerving toward the highway barrier. Huang supposedly complained to the Tesla dealership but said that they could not replicate the issue. Tesla previously confirmed that Autopilot was engaged at the time of the crash. The company has insisted that Huang was at […]
India’s lunar lander crashed within 500 meters of its target
[ad_1] According to the report, Vikram’s braking thrusters malfunctioned — though we don’t know why — and it crashed within 500 meters of its designated landing site. All is not lost, though. All of the eight scientific instruments are still functioning and “providing valuable scientific data,” said Jitendra Singh, minister of state for the Department […]
Tesla’s Model 3 joins Audi’s E-Tron in claiming top safety award
[ad_1] Last month, Audi’s flagship E-Tron also garnered a 2019 Top Safety Pick+ award, becoming the first EV to do so, according to the organization. That vehicle also impressed the IIHC with its crash ratings, collision avoidance systems and headlights that automatically dim thanks to a high-beam assist feature. Along with the two EVs, another […]
NTSB says Tesla Autopilot was partly to blame for 2018 crash
[ad_1] The driver reportedly had Autopilot engaged and was following closely behind a large SUV or truck. The lead vehicle changed lanes to move around a fire truck that was parked in the lane ahead. The Tesla driver claimed he was drinking coffee and eating a bagel and did not see the firetruck. When the […]
Tesla in Moscow crashes into tow truck while on Autopilot
[ad_1] Another Tesla crash might serve as a reminder that Autopilot isn’t flawless. Driver Alexi Tretyakov reported that his EV (said to be a Model 3) crashed into a parked tow truck on Moscow’s Ring Road while Autopilot was active. The owner said the August 10th incident occurred while he was driving at the speed […]
After Math: Flipping the Switch
[ad_1] When Foxconn and the Wisconsin state government agreed to open a production facility in the home of the Cheeseheads, the addition of 13,000 jobs was supposed to come with the new buildings. Psych, Foxconn is actually only bringing 1,500 jobs to the state, despite receiving $222 million in subsidies. But don’t worry they’ve got […]
Las Vegas autonomous shuttle crash happened due to lack of manual control
[ad_1] Apparently, the truck driver thought the shuttle would stop at a “reasonable” distance from the truck. Although the shuttle did start slowing down when it was 98.4 feet away, it’s not programmed to stop until it’s only 9.8 feet away from obstacles. The attendant hit the emergency stop button when the vehicle was 10.2 […]
Boeing says its 737 Max software update is complete
[ad_1] The FAA tentatively approved the updates in March, but the software still needs to undergo FAA testing in order to receive certification. At the moment, Boeing is providing the FAA with additional information, including details on how pilots interact with the airplane controls and displays in different flight scenarios. “We’re committed to providing the […]