Hackers crack Tesla Model 3 in competition, Tesla gives them the car
Posted on Mar 25, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Hackers crack Tesla Model 3 in competition, Tesla gives them the car
A group of hackers managed to crack a Tesla Model 3 as part of a hacking competition and Tesla gave them the car for exposing the vulnerability. The automaker made a Model 3 available to hackers in order for them to find and exploit vulnerabilities in the vehicle’s system. The event happened in Vancouver this week and a team of two hackers managed to find an exploit on the last day of...
What Autonomous Vehicles Could Mean for the Future of Washington, DC
Posted on Mar 11, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on What Autonomous Vehicles Could Mean for the Future of Washington, DC
The one thing that’s certain about the autonomous future heralded by executives in Detroit and Silicon Valley is a future that’s either years or decades away, depending on which experts you consult: It will entail more driving. By the year 2040, the nation’s capital could be a bustling network of autonomous vehicles, with better access to jobs on its eastern and western extremities....
Pittsburgh and Autonomous Vehicle Companies Agree to Testing Guidelines
Posted on Mar 7, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Pittsburgh and Autonomous Vehicle Companies Agree to Testing Guidelines
An executive order signed by Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto on Monday outlines objectives and expectations for the safe testing of autonomous vehicles in the city. Companies Aptiv, Argo AI, Aurora Innovation and Uber were all present for the announcement. City officials said Pittsburgh, an autonomous vehicle research hub, is the first municipality to draw up testing guidelines that are...
Tesla Promises Full Self-Driving Model 3
Posted on Mar 6, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Tesla Promises Full Self-Driving Model 3
Tesla is now taking orders for a Model 3, which includes a full self-driving capability. On March 1, 2019, Tesla announced that “all customers who bought a Tesla before yesterday’s price decrease will be able to buy the Autopilot or Full Self-Driving capability for half of what those features would normally cost after initial purchase.” Experts, on the other hand, say the “full...
Autonomous Vehicles Bill in 2019? Senator Sees an Opening
Posted on Feb 21, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Autonomous Vehicles Bill in 2019? Senator Sees an Opening
Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) indicated that his fellow senators have expressed interest in resuming considerations on legislation that would designate the necessary provisions for infrastructure, as well as safety associated with autonomous vehicles. Thune stated that he is hopeful the legislation could be introduced in the near future, noting the opportunity for...
