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Mercedes-Benz first automotive company to certify SAE Level 3 automated driving system for US market; Nevada first state

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Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first automotive company to bring SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving to the US, with Nevada being the first state to confirm the compliance of the system with state regulations. Tesla’s FSD is still considered SAE Level 2.)

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Elon Musk’s xAI highlights societal impact with Nevada incorporation: report

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Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has been incorporated in Nevada as a benefit corporation. By doing so, the company would be able to prioritize societal and environmental impact in its operations. In xAI’s official website , the company noted that its work is aimed at accelerating “human scientific discovery.”

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Tesla Gigafactory Nevada operations exec heads to Plug Power

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Tesla Gigafactory Operations executive David Mindnich has left the electric car company for Plug Power. At the Nevada plant, Mindnich was responsible for overseeing a team of over 5,000 employees. At the Nevada plant, Mindnich was responsible for overseeing a team of over 5,000 employees. Don’t hesitate to contact us with tips!

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Tesla looks to eliminate bankruptcy as savior for past whistleblower

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Tesla is looking to eliminate the use of bankruptcy as a savior for an ex-employee who owes the company $425,000 in fines after a legal feud with the company’s CEO Elon Musk. Tesla has not taken legal matters lightly, and has beefed up its legal team over the past several years. I’d love to hear from you!

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Regulators open probe into Amazon self-driving unit Zoox after accidents

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regulators have opened an investigation into the Amazon self-driving subsidiary Zoox, following reports of two separate accidents with the company’s vehicles. The accidents both took place last month, one in Spring Valley, Nevada, and the other in San Francisco, California.

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Continental focusing on automated driving as key long-term technology strategy; receives approval to test automated vehicles on Nevada roads

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As a reflection of this focus, Continental has just received approval from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to test autonomous vehicles on the state’s public roads. Continental’s testing license is for the company’s highly automated vehicle, and represents the first license granted by the Nevada DMV to an automotive supplier.

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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In parallel to the successful launch of DRIVE PILOT in Germany, Mercedes-Benz aims to obtain regulatory series approval for the two US states of California and Nevada by the end of the year, provided the legal situation permits the system operation. Since then, it can be implemented in Europe. 157 for a Level 3 system.

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