AvatarElise MoyerPolicing Here’s Why Car Thefts Are Soaring (Hint: Check Your Cup Holder) verified_publisherThe New York Times - Sarah Maslin NirThe stolen cars reappeared on the streets of Hartford, Conn., so often over the past year that the police would sometimes find five in a day. But unlike the hot-wiring heydays of the ’80s and ’90s, when...
AvatarElise MoyerElectric Scooters Ford’s Spin unit to boost e-scooters with software that alerts pedestrians of sidewalk riders verified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Dalvin BrownA division of Ford Motor Co. is vying to make walking down sidewalks safer in the new year. The automaker’s micromobility unit, Spin, is deploying computer-vision-powered e-scooters that can detect if...
AvatarElise Moyer Hackers said they could steal a Tesla Model X in minutes. Tesla pushed out a fix. verified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Faiz SiddiquiSAN FRANCISCO — Tesla’s Internet-connected cars can receive new features and safety updates over the air, one of the key conveniences of the fully electric fleet. But the cars’ connectedness can pose risk,...
AvatarElise Moyer Tesla is putting ‘self-driving’ in the hands of drivers amid criticism the tech is not ready verified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Faiz SiddiquiSAN FRANCISCO — In a year when Tesla might have been forgiven for extending its timeline on a key initiative, Elon Musk is forging ahead with a vision for what he calls “Full Self-Driving.” This week,...
AvatarElise Moyer California Plans to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars in 15 Years verified_publisherThe New York Times - Brad Plumer and Jill CowanCalifornia plans to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars statewide by 2035, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday, in a sweeping move aimed at accelerating the state’s efforts to combat global warming...
