How much blame should Tesla accept if customers misuse its products?

A few days ago, two Texan men, aged 59 and 69, died in a bizarre road accident when their car, a 2019 Tesla Model S, ran off the road at high speed in a curve, hit a tree, and burst into a fireball that took four hours to fully extinguish. The shocking… Continue reading How much blame should Tesla accept if customers misuse its products?

Mobileye and Udelv confirm first large order for driverless delivery pod

Israel’s Mobileye, which was acquired by Intel back in 2017, has teamed up with startup Udelv to get an autonomous electric delivery pod called the Transporter on the streets by 2023, with a plan to produce 35,000 of the self-driving electric cargo hau… Continue reading Mobileye and Udelv confirm first large order for driverless delivery pod

Self-driving EV takes a slow, steady approach to solar-powered mobility

When it comes to making road transportation more sustainable automakers are putting a lot of work into to fitting out conventional cars with electric drivetrains, but others are thinking a little further outside the box. Japanese firm Teijin has teamed… Continue reading Self-driving EV takes a slow, steady approach to solar-powered mobility

Fusion tests self-driving Fiat Ducato, Europe’s favorite camper van

Europe’s ubiquitous camper van and motorhome base vehicle, the Fiat Ducato took a step toward camping future last year when it rolled out in all-electric guise. Now it takes another step, albeit a less official one, in gaining Level 4/5 autonomous driv… Continue reading Fusion tests self-driving Fiat Ducato, Europe’s favorite camper van

Seatrec tech uses changes in temperature to power underwater gliders

If you want to gather oceanographic data over long distances, the use of an “underwater glider” is often the best way to go. A novel system from California-based company Seatrec should soon power such vehicles, utilizing the temperature gradient of oce… Continue reading Seatrec tech uses changes in temperature to power underwater gliders

Slopehelper agricultural robot tends to steep vineyards

Although we’ve been hearing about various agricultural robots that are still in development, there’s at least one which is already commercially available. It’s called the Slopehelper, and it’s made mainly for use in vineyards.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Slopehelper agricultural robot tends to steep vineyards

Self-driving camper vans inch closer as VW tests autonomous Bullis

Electric camper vans offer some compelling advantages that we’re looking forward to enjoying at campgrounds and backcountry sites, but what we’re really yearning to see is a self-driving motorhome. Something about starting the vacation by kicking back … Continue reading Self-driving camper vans inch closer as VW tests autonomous Bullis

“LoadRunners” designed to autonomously speed goods through warehouses

Due to the current pandemic, people are shopping online like never before. This means that distribution warehouses have become very busy places, where goods need to be transported quickly but safely – and that’s where the LoadRunner comes in.Continue R… Continue reading “LoadRunners” designed to autonomously speed goods through warehouses

Powered “underwater glider” has no external moving parts

When scientists wish to gather oceanographic data over long distances – but without disturbing marine life – autonomous “underwater gliders” are often used. A new one is claimed to be highly maneuverable, yet it has no external propulsion or steering s… Continue reading Powered “underwater glider” has no external moving parts

Aftermarket kit gives existing tractors an autonomous mode

Although autonomous tractors may be well-suited to some applications, there are other times when a human driver is still required. That’s where a new kit comes in, as it allows existing tractors to be switched between autonomous and manual modes.Contin… Continue reading Aftermarket kit gives existing tractors an autonomous mode