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Tesla FSD Beta 10.69.2 gets green light for all testers with v10.12.2

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Around 100,000 drivers are part of the FSD Beta program. “Biggest issue they need to address is the failure of the software to slow the car in advance of speed limit changes, traffic lights, and hard turns. He also observed that his Model S would sometimes cruise at 60 mph, but the car’s display would read 35 mph.

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NHTSA releases AEB system requirements to be implemented by 2029

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Part of how I think we’re going to turn the corner on the unacceptable level of roadway deaths that we just lived with for my entire lifetime is through these kinds of technologies. The NHTSA released the final version of the new regulation on Monday, April 29, 2024. We need to make sure we set high performance standards,” said Buttigieg.

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Sevcon Motor Controllers for new AUCMA EV light electric truck

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Ltd has selected Sevcon as the motor controller supplier for its new light truck, the A-2. Aimed at municipal fleets in both domestic and overseas markets, the new A-2 light duty truck is powered by a 72V 16 kW AC motor. Chinese firm AUCMA Electric Vehicle Co.

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DELIVER electric light commercial vehicle demonstrator to make its debut at FISITA

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Liberty Electric Cars, the European subsidiary of Green Automotive Company, has completed the build of the first fully functioning example of “DELIVER”—an electric light commercial delivery vehicle funded by the European Commissions’ 7 th Framework Programme.

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IIHS: few vehicles excel in new nighttime test of pedestrian AEB systems

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Research tests conducted as part of the development of the nighttime evaluation also showed substantial declines in performance in dark conditions. The ambient illumination surrounding the test track must remain below 1 lux—about the amount of light cast by a full moon—throughout the evaluation.

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BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. The pressure plate, which delivers hydrogen and oxygen to the fuel cell stack, is made from cast plastic parts and light-alloy castings, also from the Landshut plant.

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Tesla launches Powerwall and home energy demos

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The news also comes after Tesla shared a video for the Powerwall 3 as part of its advertising efforts last month, showing off how the unit can withstand being submerged in up to two feet of water. Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal What are your thoughts?

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