The leader of upstart automaker Tesla Motors is confident that its Model S electric car is safe and will be cleared by a U.S. investigation into two battery fires.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 23, 2013
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The U.S. government is speeding up research on safety systems that automatically prevent drivers from operating their cars if they are drunk or aren't buckled properly.
Engineering
Nov 14, 2013
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A Tesla Model S electric car caught fire this week after hitting road debris on a Tennessee freeway, the third fire in a Model S in the past five weeks.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 7, 2013
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U.S. auto safety regulators have decided not to open a formal investigation into the Oct. 2 fire that damaged a Tesla electric car near Seattle.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 25, 2013
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U.S. safety regulators are investigating some Honda Odyssey minivans because they can brake without the driver pressing the pedal.
Engineering
Jun 29, 2013
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U.S. safety regulators are checking to see if up to 400,000 General Motors cars should be added to two recalls for defective air bags.
Other
Jun 4, 2013
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Americans are using cellphones and other gadgets behind the wheel as much as ever, despite widespread awareness of the risks involved, a federal government agency said Friday.
Other
Apr 5, 2013
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The Transportation Department is launching a free app for iPhones and iPods that gives real-time vehicle safety information.
Software
Mar 21, 2013
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(HealthDay)—Strong action is urged to tackle the growing problem of handheld phone use and texting while driving, according to a viewpoint published in the March 6 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Other
Mar 7, 2013
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Auto safety regulators in the U.S. are deciding if they will investigate a complaint that the steering can fail on the Toyota Prius.
Business
Feb 25, 2013
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