Tesla is developing a purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle, a company policy advisor informed lawmakers in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The advisor did not provide a specific timeline for the vehicle's development or release, nor did they present a physical prototype.
Earlier reports mentioning Full Self-Driving
A legislative bill moving through New Jersey aims to mandate that autonomous vehicles utilize more than just camera-based systems, a move that could directly affect Tesla's proposed robotaxi technology. The proposed legislation, expected to face a vote soon, would require…
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation, bill S1677, that would require driverless commercial vehicles operating within the state to be equipped with cameras and at least two additional sensor types.
Tesla's latest iOS app update contains code suggesting a new feature that will utilize the in-car cabin camera to verify a driver's identity before the "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system can be activated.
Tesla has established a geofenced area for its Robotaxi service in Miami, Florida, encompassing a small portion of the metropolitan region, primarily in West Miami and extending towards Doral and Sweetwater.
Harris County prosecutors have charged a Tesla driver with manslaughter in connection with a fatal crash that occurred in Katy, Texas. The incident resulted in the death of a 76-year-old woman.
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.
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.
Tesla settled a lawsuit with the family of a pedestrian killed by a Model Y operating on its "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system on an undisclosed date, as reported by Bloomberg.
Tesla confirmed its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system was engaged during a fatal crash in Katy, Texas, on March 15, 2023, where a Model 3 veered off a residential road and killed a 76-year-old woman.
Tesla plans to introduce new Full Self-Driving (FSD) features that will allow the system to remember parking preferences and enable voice interaction via Grok, Elon Musk announced this week. These upcoming capabilities aim to enhance user convenience by allowing drivers…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe stated this week that the pricing automakers currently charge for self-driving software is unsustainable, drawing a parallel to the evolution of airbags. He suggested that features initially offered as paid options will eventually become standard, integrated…
Tesla's driver monitoring system has been circumvented by inexpensive plastic doll heads sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms for as little as $20 to $50. These "travel companions" and "dashboard decorations" are designed to fool the vehicle's cabin camera into believing…
Tesla provided self-published and inflated safety statistics for its "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system to regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands as it sought European approval, Reuters reported based on public records requests.
Tesla's promotional videos for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system are undermining its legal defense in lawsuits related to Autopilot and FSD, which collectively face claims up to $14.5 billion. In two recent official videos, Tesla depicted drivers engaging in activities…
Tesla updated its Cybertruck purchase agreement this week, prohibiting buyers from transferring the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software package to another vehicle within the first year of ownership. This change impacts customers who purchased the Cybertruck with the intention of moving…