article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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. The route profile, events occurring on the route and traffic signs are correspondingly taken into consideration.

Nevada 221
article thumbnail

Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal

Teslarati

As shared by the roofing company on its Twitter account, Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles managed to stand up to Hurricane Ian’s 155 mph winds and 10-foot storm surge. Recent reports have also suggested that Gigafactory Nevada is hitting its stride in its Powerwall production. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

Wind 141
article thumbnail

Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

Clean Fleet Report

Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo Experiencing the Bronco Sport in the Wild When Ford debuted the all-new Bronco Sport in 2021, it said it was “Built Wild.” There is also a similar program in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the full-size Bronco. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Ford 79
article thumbnail

Nuro introduces Gen 3 autonomous delivery vehicle; partnering with BYD on manufacturing

Green Car Congress

A custom external pedestrian airbag across the front of the bot is optimized to reduce the force of impact and number of injuries in the event of collision. The new model has a top operating speed of 45 mph, allowing the vehicle to reach more customers and serve more businesses on a wider variety of roads.

BYD 259
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz Level 3 DRIVE PILOT receives California certification

Green Car Congress

The state of Nevada already confirmed the compliance of the system with state regulations in January 2023, and Mercedes‑Benz has the ambition to further expand availability of this system to additional markets in the future. The route profile, events occurring on the route and traffic signs are correspondingly taken into consideration.

Mercedes 170
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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.

Nevada 312
article thumbnail

Tesla rolls out Safety Score 2.0 with new factors for a more accurate grade

Teslarati

More time spent driving over 85 mph will lead to a lower Safety Score. Time spent driving over 10 mph without buckling the driver’s seatbelt will lead to a lower Safety Score. Updated Hard Braking Safety Factor to exclude braking events that occur when the vehicle detects a yellow traffic light. I’d love to hear from you!

Tesla 133