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The Rivian R2 electric SUV has been observed near Rivian's headquarters equipped with a LiDAR sensor. While this sensor will not be present in the initial production vehicles, it is slated for inclusion within a few months of the earliest…
Tesla commenced testing of its steering wheel-free Cybercab vehicles on public streets in Austin, Texas, this week. This development marks a significant step towards the company's goal of deploying autonomous ride-hailing services without traditional driver controls.
A proposed class action lawsuit, Waller v. Tesla, filed on June 4 in the Northern District of California, accuses Tesla of selling its "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) software on millions of vehicles that are allegedly incapable of delivering the promised functionality.
Tesla has begun deploying its Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14 “Lite” software to vehicles equipped with Hardware 3 (HW3), as confirmed by the company's AI chief, Ashok Elluswamy, today. This new build, identified by firmware version 2026.20.5.1, is initially being distributed…
The Electrek Podcast discussed several key developments in sustainable transport and energy this week. A significant topic was the potential for a $25,000 electric pickup truck, as reported by Slate.