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GM expected to outline spending cuts on self-driving unit Cruise

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GM-owned Cruise hires law, tech firms to review accident response In addition to cutting spending, Cruise has announced multiple delays to the production of its Origin self-driving van , resignations from two separate co-founders and executives , recalls of its 950 Chevy Bolt self-driving vehicles and more. ” What are your thoughts?

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NTSB investigation of Model 3 fatal crash in March finds Autopilot was active

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The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the fatal March 2019 crash of a Tesla Model 3 with a semi-trailer in Delray Beach, Fla., As the Tesla approached the private driveway, the combination vehicle pulled from a driveway and traveled east across the southbound lanes of US 441.

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Transport Ministers endorse 2009 MPG Marathon in Coventry

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The new Secretary of State for Transport Lord Adonis and Transport Minister Sadiq Khan have both endorsed fuel efficiency extravaganza, the 2009 ALD Automotive/TOTAL ECO 10 MPG Marathon in Coventry on September 30 and 1st October. Also a first is the use of Lysanda’s Eco Log on every vehicle.

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Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

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Additional funding is provided by the Technology Strategy Board as part of a UK-wide programme involving trials of 340 ultra-low carbon vehicles from several manufacturers. Oxford Brookes University’s Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre will manage the collation of qualitative and quantitative research throughout the UK project.

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