WASHINGTON—Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system Autopilot fell in a ranking of 12 major systems, Consumer Reports said Wednesday. Of 12 systems tested by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization that evaluates products and services, Ford Motor’s BlueCruise was first, followed by General Motors’ Cadillac Super Cruise and Mercedes-Benz Driver Assistance. Tesla, which was second in Consumer…
Testing Group Says Tesla Autopilot Slips in Driver Assistance Ratings
Tesla Reports 2 New Fatal Crashes Involving Driver Assistance Systems
WASHINGTON—Tesla Inc told U.S. auto safety regulators it has reports of two new crash fatalities in Model 3 cars tied to advanced driver assistance systems in the month ending Oct. 15, data released Tuesday by the government shows. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in June began releasing data provided by automakers on reports…
New Hampshire Governor Rips Biden for Pulling Plug on Rental Assistance
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu is accusing the Biden administration of pulling the plug on rental assistance for the state, which he said will shut down the program as residents grapple with housing and energy costs. Sununu said the U.S. Treasury decided “without notice or explanation” to reject $67 million in additional federal Emergency…
How to Be a Great Young Adult
We all learn as we grow, so for the younger readers out there, this is the condensed version of life’s great realizations. Listen Listening more than you speak is an interpersonal skill that will pay great dividends for your entire life. Sometimes it may be difficult to not interrupt or to even keep paying attention….
Bev Kline Helped a Stranger in 1982; Her Nonprofit Now Helps 1,500 Girls Every Year
The key to volunteering is perseverance, said Bev Kline, director of Living Alternatives, a nonprofit organization in Tyler, Texas, focusing on pregnant young women. This is especially true, she said, if one is going to be a “full-time” volunteer, as she was when she started “LA” in 1982. “A lot of people volunteer a couple…
US Asks 12 Automakers for Assistance in Tesla Probe
WASHINGTON—The U.S. auto safety regulator said Tuesday it has asked 12 major automakers for assistance as part of its probe into crashes involving Tesla vehicles striking emergency vehicles while using advanced driver assistance systems like Autopilot. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent letters to General Motors Co., Toyota Motor Corp., Ford Motor Co.,…
US Awarding $482.3 Million in Aviation Manufacturing Assistance
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Transportation Department said it was offering $482.3 million in aviation manufacturing assistance to 313 businesses, including up to $75.5 million to Spirit AeroSystems. Congress earlier this year created a $3 billion aviation manufacturing payroll subsidy program that will cover up to half of eligible companies’ compensation costs for as long as six months….
As Pandemic Surges in India, US Offers Oxygen, Related Supplies
NEW DELHI—The United States has decided to support India with oxygen cylinders, oxygen generation systems, oxygen concentrators, ventilators, therapeutics, personal protective equipment, tests, and other related supplies as the South Asian nation struggles with a huge surge in COVID-19 cases. Critics say the help has been slow in coming. Over the past five days, India has…
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