Trump admin proposes axing brake pedal requirement for AVs in a boost for Tesla

The Department of Transportation wants to remove the brake pedal requirement for vehicles “designed to be driven exclusively by automated driving systems.”

Ford had to hire back former engineers to fix mistakes made by its automated systems
Ford had to hire back former engineers to fix mistakes made by its automated systems

To celebrate its new status as No. 1 in JD Power’s initial quality ranking among mainstream automakers, Ford is opening up about the challenges it has faced in recent years, especially around its reliance on automated systems in production and design. It turns out that those automated systems were not as robust as previously assumed, […]

Is this solar e-bike a good idea or sophisticated e-waste?
Is this solar e-bike a good idea or sophisticated e-waste?

I like the idea of a solar-powered electric bike, but I don’t think anyone should buy the new Phosgo Go5 – not yet, anyway. This “world’s first AI solar e-bike” promises to “eliminate range anxiety,” and is sold by a new brand out of China hoping to make a big splash by selling direct-to-consumer through […]

China Overshadows Global Automotive Industry, AlixPartners Says

China’s auto industry, despite softness in its home market, is pressuring legacy automakers in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Here’s why Slate changed the battery in its cheap EV truck

While there was probably a moment when Slate’s leadership had to green-light the switch from one battery type to another, the momentum toward that decision had been building for years.

Hybrid’s Moment Becoming Momentum As EV Sales Lag

While gas prices remain high, consumers are snapping up vehicles that will help them counteract that trend, but not the vehicles experts expected.

NTSB launches probe into fatal Texas Tesla crash

The safety board, known for its thorough investigations, is probing the crash alongside the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service

The new Zoox robotaxi has more cushioning, lighter colors, and a better microphone and speaker for communicating with Zoox Support.

This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft

The Samsara Tracking Label hides a BLE system that can offer real-time location in a disposable package.

Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi is getting a refresh
Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi is getting a refresh

Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, unveiled a new look for its boxy, bidirectional robotaxi, calling it the “next evolution” of the vehicle intended for mass production. The company is currently operating a free robotaxi service in San Francisco, Las Vegas, Austin, and Miami while it waits for the federal government to approve […]