Two U.S. agencies on Monday said they were investigating a Tesla crash in Texas on Saturday that left two dead and which local police said appeared to have occurred with no one in the driver's seat.
Two U.S. agencies on Monday said they were investigating Saturday’s Tesla crash in Texas that left two dead, a crash which local police said appeared to have occurred with no one in the driver's seat.
According to local media reports, the 20-19 Tesla Model S was traveling at high speed near Houston, when it failed to round a curve and went off the road, crashing into a tree and bursting into flames.
After the fire was extinguished, authorities located two occupants in the vehicle, with one in the front passenger seat and the other in the back seat of the Tesla.
The crash occurred as scrutiny is increasing over Tesla's semi-automated Autopilot driving system following recent crashes.
Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, wrote on Twitter that "using Tesla’s driverless system — or any other — shouldn’t be a death risk.
Advancements in driving technology must first & foremost be safe." He added that "comprehensive oversight" by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration "is paramount to prevent future semi-automated driving deaths." Just hours before the crash, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk tweeted to his more than 50 million followers quote, "Tesla with Autopilot engaged now approaching 10 times lower chance of accident than average vehicle." Tesla, whose shares were down 3.4% on Monday, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The company advises drivers to keep their hands on the steering wheel and pay attention while using Autopilot, but some Tesla drivers say they are able to avoid putting their hands on the wheel for extended periods when using it.
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Elon Musk , Welcomes 12th Child.
Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis welcomed their third child together earlier this year, CBS News reports.
Musk recently confirmed the birth in a
'New York Post' interview but didn't
share the baby's name or sex.
He also addressed rumors
that the birth was a secret.
As for 'secretly fathered,'
that is also false. , Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'.
All our friends and family know. Failure
to issue a press release, which would
be bizarre, does not mean 'secret.', Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'.
Musk and Zilis also had twins in 2021,
months before the Tesla and SpaceX CEO
had a second child with Grimes.
Musk and Zilis also had twins in 2021,
months before the Tesla and SpaceX CEO
had a second child with Grimes.
He had a third child with Grimes in 2023.
In a 2022 tweet, Musk said that declining
birth rates represent "the biggest
danger civilization faces by far.".
He also said, "Doing my best to
help the underpopulation crisis.".
Many countries are already well
below replacement rate, and the
trend is that almost all will be. This is
simply a fact, not a 'debunked theory.', Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'.
Musk also fathered six children with
Justine Wilson, although they lost their first child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
He was married to the
Canadian author from 2000 to 2008
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Musk Threatens Ban , After Apple Announces , OpenAI Partnership.
Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to
ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone
producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI.
Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to
ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone
producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI.
Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to
ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone
producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI.
That is an
unacceptable
security violation, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters.
And visitors will have to
check their Apple devices
at the door, where they will
be stored in a Faraday cage, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters.
On June 10, Apple announced a number of
new AI features to be introduced across
the company's apps and operating platforms. .
Apple also announced a new partnership
with OpenAI that will see ChatGPT technology
added to all of the company's devices.
According to Apple,
privacy was "at the core"
of its efforts to integrate AI.
It's patently absurd that
Apple isn't smart enough
to make their own AI, yet is
somehow capable of ensuring
that OpenAI will protect
your security & privacy!, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters.
Previously, Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman
for abandoning the company's original mission to create
AI for the betterment of humanity rather than profit.
Previously, Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman
for abandoning the company's original mission to create
AI for the betterment of humanity rather than profit.
Following the legal challenge, Musk started his own startup, xAI, to challenge OpenAI with an alternative to the popular chatbot ChatGPT.
Following the legal challenge, Musk started his own startup, xAI, to challenge OpenAI with an alternative to the popular chatbot ChatGPT.
Reuters reports that Musk's xAI has been
valued at $24 billion, after raising $6 billion in
series B funding during its last funding round
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Hertz Sells Teslas for $25,000 , Amid EV Slump.
Hertz Sells Teslas for $25,000 , Amid EV Slump.
Hertz Global Holdings has been trying
to unload Teslas since January.
The move comes after Hertz
revealed plans to buy hundreds of
thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2021.
Our EVs can be found nationwide
in most major metros and
averaging around $25,000, Hertz spokesperson, via email to CNBC.
The sale reflects the EV market's
waning pace of growth.
Even though sales of electric vehicles have "more than quadrupled from 2020 to 2023,".
automakers are currently more concerned about selling hybrids, CNBC reports. .
So if you've been eyeing a Tesla for a
while but waiting for a more manageable price, Hertz' sale may be your answer.
Hertz-certified vehicles undergo
a 115-point inspection and come with
a 12-month/12,000 mile warranty.
Some used EVs are also eligible for tax credits.
Used car expert Yossi Levi offered tips
for purchasing used electric vehicles.
The best bang for the buck
for consumers in the market today,
bar none, is the used electric vehicle.
And the best-value purchase
is likely a three-year-old EV, Yossi Levi, Car Dealership Guy, via CNBC
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Some Early Tesla Bulls , Are Ditching the Stock.
Reuters reports that Tesla's shares
are down about 30% this year.
Since 2021, shares have fallen
over 50%, causing the company to
lose $600 billion in market value. .
Q1 results fell short of analysts' expectations.
As a result, many of Tesla's
institutional shareholders are saying
goodbye to the stock, Reuters reports. .
Gabelli Funds sold all of
its 65,900 shares in Q1. .
It started to feel like the
fundamentals were becoming
detached from reality. , John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR .
We think the stock works best when
there are auto company fundamentals
that justify the stock price, John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR .
Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management has sold
about 200,000 Tesla shares this year. .
I think the story is over,
is the best way to say it, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management, via NPR.
Over the last year and a half, Elon’s
personal quests based on the way that
he sees the world have superseded the
interests of Tesla and its shareholders, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management, via NPR.
However, not all of Wall Street
has given up on the stock.
Five mutual funds tracked by Morningstar
increased their Tesla shares last quarter,
and 19 analysts have given Tesla a "buy" or "strong buy" rating, Reuters reports.
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Tesla Recalls Vehicles , Over Faulty Seat Belt Warning System.
Over 125,000 Tesla vehicles are being recalled in the U.S., the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on May 31.
The recall is due to a seat belt warning
system malfunction, NBC News reports. .
Some vehicles failed to flash
warning lights or make noise when a
driver didn't buckle up, the regulator said. .
The following vehicles
are affected by the recall:.
2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y. .
An over-the-air software update will be released by Tesla in June to fix the issue.
Tesla recalled another 200,000 vehicles in January over a software malfunction that could impede drivers' visibility when reversing.
Almost 4,000 Cybertrucks were also recalled in April over a faulty accelerator pedal pad.
Last month, auto safety regulators
launched an investigation to determine
whether Tesla's December recall of
over 2 million vehicles was adequate.
The recall was to implement new Autopilot safeguards following a string of crashes.
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Donald Trump was shot at today during an election rally in Pennsylvania. The former US President is reported to be safe and recuperating under medical care. However, conflicting reports are emerging about the incident. While Trump asserts that he was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of his right ear, law enforcement officials claim he was hit by glass fragments, possibly from a teleprompter broken by the bullets. This discrepancy has fueled conspiracy theories, with some social media users calling the event a staged 'photo op' for sympathy and votes. President Biden has condemned the attack as "sick," and tech mogul Elon Musk has publicly endorsed Trump following the incident. The true details of what happened remain under investigation.
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Hurricane Beryl is barreling towards the Texas coast, posing a grave threat to communities and industries. Originally a devastating Category 5 storm in the Caribbean, Beryl has regained strength as a Category 1 hurricane over warm Gulf waters, with forecasts suggesting it could reach Category 2 before landfall near Houston. Acting Governor Patrick has declared a state of emergency across 120 counties, prompting school closures and preemptive flight cancellations. Major oil ports in Corpus Christi, Galveston, and Houston are shut down, anticipating disruptions to oil exports and refinery operations. As coastal towns prepare for Beryl's impact, emergency responders urge residents to heed evacuation orders due to potential power outages and severe flooding. Stay updated on this developing situation with our coverage.
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More Severe Weather , Forecast for Texas Following , String of Extreme Storms.
'The Independent' reports that nearly a quarter
of a million people remain without power
in Texas following a series of severe storms. .
The National Weather Service has warned
that more heavy rain and dangerous
winds are forecast for the area. .
According to utility company Oncor,
work to restore power remains ongoing. .
Heavy rain, thunder, lightning and
flooding are impacting several of
the communities where Oncor teams
are working to restore these outages, Oncor website, via 'The Independent'.
Storms on May 28 killed a 16-year-old
worker in the Houston suburb of Magnolia. .
In Houston, streets remain flooded from
the same storm, as more severe thunderstorm
watches were put into effect on the morning of May 31. .
According to National Weather Service
meteorologist Josh Weiss, the May 31 storm system , "does look like it's going to be encompassing Texas again.”.
Weiss added that other areas are
also at risk of experiencing severe
storms and potential flash flooding.
Southern Arkansas, northern
Louisiana, Mississippi are likely
to see strong winds and hail, Josh Weiss, National Weather Service
meteorologist, via 'The Independent'.
At the same time, the weather service has issued
a heat advisory for several areas, including
Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen
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President Biden suggested Kamala Harris "could be president," amid calls for him to step aside. He attacked Trump's presidency and policies, despite recent pleas to lower campaign tensions. Biden outlined second-term plans, including voting rights legislation. Democrats plan to nominate Biden virtually, but some party members push for his retirement, citing cognitive concerns. Twenty House Democrats and one senator have requested Biden step down.
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Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has chosen former critic JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee. Vance, a 39-year-old Ohio Senator and author, was confirmed as VP pick by RNC delegates.
Despite past criticisms of Trump, Vance has become a strong supporter. After winning his Senate seat with Trump's endorsement in 2022, Vance is now attacking Joe Biden, calling him an "incapacitated president" and accusing Democrats of lying about Biden's health.
#JDVance #DonaldTrump #Trump2024 #TrumpAttack #TrumpVance #TrumpVance2024 #BidenHarris #RepublicanParty #RNC2024 #NationalConvention #USElections #Worldnews #USnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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