Elon Musk Sees Fully Autonomous Tesla Vehicles In 2 Years
Dec 24, 2015 05:20 am UTC| Technology
Tesla Motors, the American electric car manufacturer, released its new software version 7.0 in October that enables autopilot feature. The software employs a variety of tools a forward radar, a forward-looking camera, 12...
Apple Maintains More Secrecy Than CIA On Electric Car Project
Dec 23, 2015 05:31 am UTC| Technology
Rumors about Apples electric car project, codenamed Titan, are constantly in the media circles. Although the tech company hasnt confirmed anything yet, reports suggest that the project has a shipping date of 2019. The...
Finally, interesting uses for the blockchain that go beyond bitcoin
Dec 05, 2015 05:02 am UTC| Insights & Views
Most people who have heard the term think that the blockchain is only something to do with cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, litecoin, doguecoin and others. Its the technology that underpins digital currencies and ensures...
For Tesla Safety Comes First, Recalls 90,000 Model S Vehicles For Seatbelt Inspection
Nov 24, 2015 07:29 am UTC| Business
Tesla, the electric car maker, last week took a proactive step by recalling 90,000 vehicles of the Model S after finding a Model S in Europe with a faulty front seatbelt. Describing the problem with seatbelts, Tesla...
Fitch: Strong US Auto Sales Continue but Industry Risks Remain
Nov 04, 2015 22:36 pm UTC| Research & Analysis
Auto sales continue to be strong in the U.S., but numerous industry risks pose ongoing challenges, according to Fitch Ratings. Weak market conditions in a number of regions outside the U.S., labor contract negotiations in...
General Motors Announces Alliance With LG, To Challenge Tesla Motors
Oct 21, 2015 19:01 pm UTC| Business
Is there a new player in the electric automobile industry? It appears so, if we based it on General Motors announcement of its strategic alliance with Korean company LG on Tuesday. According to ValueWalk, the veteran...
Tesla Model S Sedan - ‘Best Performing’ But Not ‘Reliable’
Oct 21, 2015 05:25 am UTC| Technology
Heres some bad news for the luxury electric car maker Tesla. On the basis of Annual Auto Reliability Survey, Consumer Reports said that it would not recommend Tesla Model S and it forecasts that owning the said variant is...
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