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Report: Uber self-driving team was preparing for CEO demo before fatal crash
We’ve known since May that serious flaws in Uber’s self-driving software contributed to the fatal crash that killed pedestrian Elaine Herzberg in Tempe, Arizona, back in March. For example, Uber had disabled emergency braking on its
Open mind, wide open throttle: We go to our first NASCAR race
RICHMOND, Va.—Earlier this year, I took a long-overdue look at NASCAR. That deep dive into the technology busted stereotypes and preconceptions, but it really was only part of the NASCAR puzzle. In
Walmart agrees to work with Ford on self-driving grocery delivery pilot
Ford is working with Postmates and Walmart on a pilot program for self-driving grocery deliveries, the companies announced on Wednesday.
“We are exploring how self-driving vehicles can deliver many everyday goods such as groceries, diapers, pet
Volkswagen plans to make 50 million electric cars, CEO says
They say new converts are always the most devout. Take Volkswagen: after betting big on diesel—and losing—the automaker is going full-speed ahead on electrification.
Tesla replaces Elon Musk as chair—he’ll stay CEO
Tesla has announced a new chair of its board of directors: Robyn Denholm. The move is part of the deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to settle claims that CEO Elon Musk