Tag Archives: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

Tesla’s plan to build fleets of self-driving cars suffered a setback on Friday when the main federal auto safety regulator said it was investigating whether the technology was to blame for four collisions, including one that killed a pedestrian. The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said it was …

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In Detroit, Creating a New Hub for Innovation

David Medina Álvarez hopped on a four-wheeled vehicle that looked like a speeder bike from Star Wars. Donning a helmet and goggles, the 25-year-old designer zoomed down 15th Street, driving alongside the massive Michigan Central train station, built in 1913, which had just reopened after a gleaming $1 billion renovation. …

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Tesla Loses Court Battle in Swedish Labor Dispute

A district court in Sweden ruled on Friday that it could not force a local postal company to resume deliveries to Tesla that had stopped nearly a year ago as part of a wider labor dispute aimed at getting the U.S. automaker to sign a collective bargaining agreement. Tesla filed …

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Elon Musk Shows Off Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ That Drives Itself

After years of promises, Tesla on Thursday unveiled a car that Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, said will be able to drive itself without human supervision. Mr. Musk has said the vehicle will add trillions of dollars to the company’s stock market value and fuel its growth. The “robotaxi,” …

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Can Your Electric Vehicle Catch Fire During a Hurricane?

Officials in Florida warned residents to move their electric vehicles away from potential flood zones ahead of Hurricane Milton to avoid the risk that the cars could burst into flames after being submerged in saltwater for extended periods. “Keep electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries away from floodwaters and storm surge,” …

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