Category: Tesla Motors Inc

Smart Headlights Finally Trickle Down to Cars in the U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
Federal data shows that half of all traffic fatalities happen after dark, but only one-quarter of driving happens at night. So any help is welcome.
As Computers Take the Driver’s Seat, Experts Worry About Safety

The New York Times – Business:
Self-driving systems are getting so good that drivers may overestimate the technology and not be prepared to respond when something goes wrong.
Tesla’s Cybercab Is Being Investigated by Federal Regulators

The New York Times – Business:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it would examine whether the company’s new self-driving taxi, which has no steering wheel, meets federal auto regulations.
Tesla Begins Offering Rides in a Car Without a Steering Wheel

The New York Times – Business:
The new Cybercab embodies Elon Musk’s vision of cars that drive themselves, but it is not clear when the vehicle will be widely available.
In China’s Biggest Car Recall, Tesla and 8 Others Will Address Door Safety

The New York Times – Business:
China’s regulator ordered changes after vehicle occupants sometimes had difficulty exiting electric cars with retractable door handles after crashes.
SpaceX’s Spending on A.I. Soars, In First Results After I.P.O.

The New York Times – Business:
Elon Musk’s rocket company said its capital expenditures jumped nearly seven times from a year ago. Revenue also rose.
Tesla Sales Surge as Sales Recover in Europe

The New York Times – Business:
Price cuts helped the electric automaker rebound in Europe in the second quarter, offsetting declines in the United States.
Best Investments Over the Last 100 Years? Almost All Are Tech Companies.

The New York Times – Business:
What’s most surprising is that Tesla and SpaceX have entered that elite group. A vast majority of companies weren’t worth owning, a long-running study shows.
In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk

The New York Times – Business:
Price cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.
Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand

The New York Times – Business:
Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators

The New York Times – Business:
The car’s driver-assistance system was in use when the crash killed a woman on Friday, the police said.
Tesla Driver Using Autopilot Crashes Into Home in Texas and Kills a Woman, Officials Say

The New York Times – Business:
The driver told investigators he was using the vehicle’s automated-driver system when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a house in Harris County, Texas.