Tag: transportation
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta releases to some drivers on October 20th
At its surreal Battery Day event in September, Tesla said it planned to release a private beta of its long-awaited Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in “a month or so.” Now we have an exact release date (via Roadshow). Responding to a tweet from Clean… Source
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Lime’s new platform lets you rent other companies’ e-scooters
Lime’s bid to become a one-stop shop for transportation now includes the option of renting vehicles from other companies. The company is launching a micromobility platform that promises more choices for rides, starting with Wheels. You can hire the n… Source
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Mercedes’ expanded EV plans will include six new models
Mercedes has made it clear that its electric car plans will extend well beyond initial vehicles like the EQC. The German automaker has outlined its expanded EV plans for the near future, and is promising six new models arriving in relatively short su… Source
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Ducati is producing a motorcycle with built-in radar
Ducati has started production on what it claims is the “world's first motorcycle equipped with front and rear radar technology.” The company worked with Bosch on the radar system, which allows the Multistrada V4 to offer some rider support features.E… Source
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Tesla camera hack shows how your EV might monitor driving habits
Elon Musk said the driver-facing camera in Tesla cars was to monitor future robotaxi service, but a sleuth suggests the company might be open to checking human drivers as well. Code investigator Green says they’ve found (via Electrek) the in-cabin ac… Source
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IndyCar delays hybrid racers to 2023
You’ll have to wait a while longer before IndyCar embraces eco-friendly racing. The AP reports that IndyCar has delayed the adoption of hybrid engines by roughly a year, to 2023, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The electric-assisted 2.4L twin-turbo V6… Source
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