Autopilot was activated when a Model X crashed into a concrete barrier killing the driver last week near Mountain View, Calif., according to a release from Tesla. “In the moments before the collision, which occurred at 9:27 a.m. on Friday, March 23rd, Autopilot was engaged with the adaptive cruise control follow-distance set to minimum,” the… Continue reading Tesla: Autopilot Was Activated During Fatal Model X Crash
Month: March 2018
FCC Grants Approval for SpaceX’s Satellite Broadband Plan
SpaceX received Federal Communications Commission approval Thursday for a plan to deliver broadband internet using satellites. The company launched last month its first test prototype satellites, known as Tintin A and B. The full plan calls for 4,425 satellites that will provide low-cost satellite internet service around the world. “Although we still have much to… Continue reading FCC Grants Approval for SpaceX’s Satellite Broadband Plan
SpaceX Set to Launch 10 Satellites, Attempt Falcon 9 Nose Cone Catch
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SpaceX’s sixth mission of the year is scheduled for today. A used Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch 10 Iridium telecommunications satellites from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. SpaceX will not attempt to land the rocket, as it’s an older version being phased out ahead of a new model. However, SpaceX will attempt to… Continue reading SpaceX Set to Launch 10 Satellites, Attempt Falcon 9 Nose Cone Catch
Tesla Recalls 123,000 Model S Cars for Power Steering Bolts
Tesla issued today a voluntary recall on 123,000 pre-April 2015 Model S cars related to trouble with a set of bolts. A TMC thread titled “Power steering falling apart” has been discussing the issue since October. “We have observed excessive corrosion in the power steering bolts, though only in very cold climates, particularly those that frequently… Continue reading Tesla Recalls 123,000 Model S Cars for Power Steering Bolts
Another Dual-Motor Model 3 Spotted in the Wild
TMC member sreams had an interesting sighting at the track on Wednesday – what he believes to be a performance dual-motor Model 3. Tesla says that the first Model 3 dual motor deliveries are coming in Spring 2018. The Model 3 spotted by sreams was wearing manufacturer plates. According to sreams: “I’m at Thunderhill Raceway… Continue reading Another Dual-Motor Model 3 Spotted in the Wild
SF Motors Shows Electric SUVs Planned for 2019 Release
SF Motors, which last year acquired Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard’s battery modularization startup, revealed this week its first two vehicles. The Chinese automaker, a subsidiary of Sokon Motors, showed off the SF5 and SF7, luxury electric crossovers it plans to deliver in 2019. The vehicles will be manufactured at the former AM General plant in Indiana… Continue reading SF Motors Shows Electric SUVs Planned for 2019 Release
Tesla Releases Statement on Fatal Model X Crash
Tesla has released a statement on a fatal Model X crash that occurred last week near Mountain View, Calif. In short, they don’t know what caused the crash. The incident took place on March 23 on a busy stretch of Highway 101 when the vehicle drifted out of its lane and crashed into a concrete… Continue reading Tesla Releases Statement on Fatal Model X Crash
Waymo Adds the Jaguar I-PACE to Self-Driving Fleet
Waymo said Tuesday it plans to add 20,000 all-electric Jaguar I-PACE luxury crossover SUVs to its self-driving fleet in the next few years. The news follows an announcement in January that it had ordered “thousands” of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to support the launch of its driverless ride-hailing service. The company said the I-PACE order alone… Continue reading Waymo Adds the Jaguar I-PACE to Self-Driving Fleet
Tesla to Offer MCU Update Option, Also Planning Software Improvement
When new Tesla owners recently reported faster performance from updated Media Control Units, many owners of older cars were quick to ask for a retrofit option. Elon Musk confirmed today that a hardware option will be made available. Tesla has replaced the NVIDIA Tegra-3 chip in the MCU with a more powerful Intel x86_64 processor.… Continue reading Tesla to Offer MCU Update Option, Also Planning Software Improvement
Arizona Governor Halts Uber’s Self-Driving Cars Following Fatal Accident
Arizona’s governor has suspended Uber’s self-driving car testing in the state following a crash last week that killed a pedestrian. Governor Doug Ducey released a letter sent to Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi saying he found a video of the crash “disturbing and alarming, and it raises many questions about the ability of Uber to continue testing… Continue reading Arizona Governor Halts Uber’s Self-Driving Cars Following Fatal Accident