Tesla Begins Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin
The vehicles will have safety monitors and may not operate in bad weather, making them more restricted than the fully autonomous vehicles promised by Elon Musk.
Tesla’s Robotaxi, Long Promised by Elon Musk, Joins a Crowded Field
Mr. Musk says the driverless taxis could begin ferrying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, where other companies already have similar cars on the road.
Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.
Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn’t said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits.
Why Car Repairs Have Become So Expensive
More technology and creature comforts, as well as a parade of new electric vehicles, have complicated the job after accidents.
Carmakers Are Pushing Autonomous Tech. This Engineer Wants Limits.
Missy Cummings, who spent more than a year at the federal auto safety agency, said that drivers were putting too much trust in systems like Tesla’s Autopilot and that regulators needed to restrict their use.
Inside Tesla: How Elon Musk Pushed His Vision for Autopilot
The automaker may have undermined safety in designing its Autopilot driver-assistance system to fit its chief executive’s vision, former employees say.
One-Wheeled Electric Scooter Self Balances
Self-balancing motorcycle called the Moto Pogo allows users to lean forward to go and lean back to stop. Continue reading →
How Google’s Self-Driving Car Works
Watch video footage of what the on-board computer "sees," how it detects other vehicles, pedestrians and traffic lights.