Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Suppliers, Sustainability

One driver reported that on his way to work his Tesla X would veer toward the highway barrier that was ultimately the site of the fatal crash.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/351327/ntsb-releases-details-of-two-tesla-autopilot-crash-fatalities

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Suppliers, Sustainability

By using the Sentry cameras that come with its Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles, Westport Police Department will save about $3,000 per vehicle, the...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/351070/tesla-sentry-mode-saves-police-department-3k

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Mobility, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

Since the vehicle does not need a driver, Cruise says its ride-hailing service will be a cheaper option.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/349361/gms-cruise-debuts-av-ride-hailing-vehicle

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Legal/Legislative, Safety, Technology, Vehicle OEM

The center will be based at Volkswagen’s Innovation and Engineering Center California in Belmont, and anticipates hiring 50 to 100 experts in systems...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/348538/vw-announces-silicon-valley-research-development-center

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability

Watching YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, and Bilibili on the Tesla Theater will only be possible while the car is in park.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/347852/tesla-theater-new-frontier-in-car-infotainment

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Safety, Suppliers, Sustainability, Technology

Tesla maintains that vehicles are safer in autopilot, but that drivers must remain alert at all times.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/347844/fatal-tesla-crashes-raise-autopilot-concerns

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Safety, Technology

The state's Department of Motor Vehicles will start approving permits in January for commercial use of autonomous delivery vehicles under 10,001 pounds on...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/347418/calif-dmv-permits-autonomous-delivery-vehicles

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Vehicle Research

Autonomous services using electric vehicles will need to consider battery limitations to optimize service deployment, fleet performance, and fleet...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/345940/battery-capacity-an-overlooked-factor-in-autonomous-vehicle-deployment-performan

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Electric, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle Research

Tesla Centers could ostensibly focus on the company’s Energy division and offer the option to learn more about and place orders for Tesla vehicles,...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/342926/sources-tesla-wants-back-in-dealership-game-seeks-loophole

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Legal/Legislative, Safety, Safety & Compliance

Local Motors has partnered with AAA Northern California and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) to test Olli, its electric, 3D-printed,...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/342915/self-driving-shuttle-undergoes-testing-scenarios