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Tesla Automation Faulted by NTSB in 2016 Fatal Florida Crash

Tesla Inc.’s design of its Autopilot system contributed to a 2016 fatal crash in Florida, accident investigators concluded as they recommended all automakers prevent autonomous driving systems from being used on roads for which they are not designed.

September 12, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

A New All-Electric Delivery Truck Is on the Way, and It’s Not From Tesla

Chanje’s vision sounds a lot like Tesla’s: electric vehicles recharged via clean rooftop solar power.

August 10, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Tesla Meets With California, Nevada on Autonomous Truck Testing

Tesla Inc. has met with California and Nevada agencies about testing an autonomous semi-truck ahead of CEO Elon Musk’s unveiling of the next addition to the electric-car maker’s lineup.

August 10, 2017
Business

Musk Sketches Out Timeline for Tesla Electric Semi-Truck

Tesla Inc.’s plans to pad its lineup of electric cars are taking shape, with Elon Musk sketching out a timeline for the arrival of a semi-truck, pickup and sports car.

April 14, 2017
Business

Musk Says Tesla's New Autopilot Could Have Saved Driver

Elon Musk unveiled a new version of Tesla Motors Inc.’s Autopilot software on Sept. 11, saying its emphasis on radar over cameras to guide semi-autonomous cars might have saved the life of a driver in May.

September 12, 2016
Business

Tesla’s Electric Commercial Truck Plan Expected to Cost Up to $3 Billion

Elon Musk's latest "master plan" for Tesla Motors Inc. to develop an electric commercial truck, a public bus, a pickup and systems to enable fully autonomous driving could cost $2 billion to $3 billion or more, experts and analysts said July 21.

July 27, 2016
Business

Elon Musk Announces Tesla Plan to Build Heavy Trucks

Elon Musk unveiled his latest “master plan” for Tesla Motors Inc., delivering a long-term vision that includes an integrated solar and battery product, the addition of a pickup, freight truck and bus to its electric vehicle lineup and plans for a ride-sharing business.

July 21, 2016
Government

Thune Presses for Update on Tesla Technology

Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) called on the maker of Tesla to update federal lawmakers on the vehicles’ safety features.

July 18, 2016