How Safe Are Systems Like Tesla’s Autopilot? No One Knows.
Automakers and technology companies say they are making driving safer, but verifying these claims is difficult.
Regulators Investigate Tesla Over Reports of ‘Phantom Braking’
Some drivers have complained that cars using the company’s Autopilot system have been slowing down suddenly even when there are no hazards ahead.
NHTSA Is Looking Into Tesla Video Games That Can be Played While Moving
“We are aware of driver concerns and are discussing the feature with the manufacturer,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement.
Rivian’s Electric Truck Is a Cutie and a Beast
The R1T can haul five tons, conquer brutal off-road trails and sprint to 60 miles an hour in a blink. And about that Camp Kitchen tucked inside …
How the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Could New York
The bill, which President Biden is expected to sign Monday, is likely to fund road and bridge repairs, water infrastructure upgrades and airport expansions.
Tech Can’t Fix the Problem of Cars
Flashy new car technology may be exciting, but it might also be distracting us from what we need.
Books That Cover Two Human Constants: Time and Motion
A review of Tom Standage’s “A Brief History of Motion” and David Rooney’s “About Time” delves into our concern with moving faster and checking our clocks.
‘It Happened So Fast’: Inside a Fatal Tesla Autopilot Accident
A 2019 crash in Florida highlights how gaps in Tesla’s driver-assistance system and distractions can have tragic consequences.
What if Highways Were Electric? Germany Is Testing the Idea.
An electrified highway is theoretically the most efficient way to eliminate truck emissions. But the political obstacles are daunting.
Tesla Says Autopilot Makes Its Cars Safer. Crash Victims Say It Kills.
A California family that lost a 15-year-old boy when a Tesla hit its pickup truck is suing the company, claiming its Autopilot system was partly responsible.