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Tesla Autopilot System Found Probably at Fault in 2018 Crash

NEW YORK TIMES

The National Transportation Safety Board called for improvements in the electric-car company’s driver-assistance feature and cited failures by other agencies.

Robert L. Sumwalt, the board’s chairman, said. “It’s time to stop enabling drivers in any partially automated vehicle to pretend that they have driverless cars.” read more »

Ride-hailing increases emissions, contributes to climate pollution, study says

AUTO NEWS

Ride-hailing services are increasing carbon emissions, with such trips creating more pollution than comparable private car rides and drawing passengers away from public transportation, according to a study released on Tuesday that examined the impact on seven U.S. cities. read more »