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Aurora releases first commercial beta of Aurora Driver autonomous driving system

Green Car Congress

Autonomous driving company Aurora has released its first commercial beta of the Aurora Driver, which consists of the hardware, software, and data services needed to safely operate an autonomous Aurora-powered vehicle. Aurora Driver Beta is currently hauling loads for FedEx between Dallas and Houston in a commercial pilot of Aurora Horizon.

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GHSA projects that drivers killed more than 7500 pedestrians in 2022; most since 1981

Green Car Congress

Drivers struck and killed at least 7,508 people walking in the United States in 2022—the most pedestrian deaths since 1981— according to a new report released today by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Drivers of passenger cars have consistently accounted for the greatest number of fatal pedestrian crashes.

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Drivers hit with heavy fines for ICE-ing electric vehicle charging bays

The Driven EV News

Drivers in one state have been issued almost $60,000 in fines for incorrectly parking in electric vehicle charging bays after penalties were introduced in most parts of Australia. The post Drivers hit with heavy fines for ICE-ing electric vehicle charging bays appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla driver arrested for homicide after running over motorcyclist on Autopilot

Electrek

A Tesla driver was arrested for vehicular homicide after he ran over a motorcyclist while driving using Autopilot without paying attention.

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Study: EV drivers want gas-station perks at charging stops

Green Car Reports

When it comes to charging stations, EV drivers want the same amenities drivers currently get at gas station, a new AutoPacific study found.

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Here’s how Ford EV drivers get adapters, use Tesla charging

Green Car Reports

Ford led the industry last year in announcing a shift to the Tesla charge port and its North American Charging Standard (NACS), signaling Ford’s adoption of the NACS charge port in future EVs, while also providing upcoming access to the Tesla Supercharger network for existing Ford EV drivers. That access is almost here.

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Tesla driver who blamed Autopilot for hit and run pleads guilty to dangerous driving

Teslarati

A Tesla driver in Australia who attempted to blame Autopilot for a hit and run with a pedestrian back in March 2022 has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. The driver’s guilty plea comes after police analysis and Tesla’s own telemetry of the vehicle involved revealed that Autopilot was not engaged at the time of the accident.

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