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Tesla Autopilot probe is about to end, NHTSA hints at forcing changes on driver monitoring

The Tesla Autopilot safety probe is about to end, and NHTSA is hinting at forcing improvements on the driver monitoring side. Tesla has been under federal investigation about its Autopilot potentially having a problem with crashes with emergency vehicles on the side of the road. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) first opened an investigation into Tesla Autopilot over…
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Quick Charge Podcast: August 24, 2023

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
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GM Ultium UAW battery workers win 25% pay increase

Workers at GM’s Ultium plant in Warren, Ohio have negotiated an agreement to increase their pay by an additional $3-4 an hour, about a 25% increase from current base pay. The plan covers around 1,100 workers and would go into effect immediately if ratified by a union vote…
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Nissan previews three new EVs to dealers, including a next-gen LEAF and Maxima successor

Nissan showed off its next-generation electric vehicles to dealers this week, previewing its future lineup. The automaker presented three new EVs, including a successor to the LEAF hatchback, a performance sedan that could take the Maxima’s place, and a third electric model. Nissan shows three new EVs to dealers Top Nissan executives were shown about a dozen new and updated products…
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Mercedes electric 7-seat EQB upgraded for 2024 w/fresh facelift, new tech [Images]

Mercedes-Benz upgraded the EQB electric SUV for the 2024 model year with a fresh makeover, including a newly designed modern grille and headlights up front. The updated 2024 Mercedes Benz EQB will arrive at US dealerships in the first half of 2024. Check out what’s new below. The EQB is a compact electric SUV with room for seven passengers. It made its European debut in 2021, arriving…
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