Tesla on autopilot
TESLA is testing its latest autopilot feature with the electric car’s upcoming semi-autonomous tech being tested by Model S drivers. With the help of a camera, radar and an ultrasound sensor, the autopilot function includes automatic alignment behind other vehicles in all directions, a programmed adherence to speed limits and an emergency brake. In the future, all owners of the Tesla Model S will benefit from the technology via a systems update. For the moment however, Tesla is a long way from presenting an entirely autonomous electric car. The car manufacturer has also worked hard on its charging poles and presented a surprising prototype over the summer. The charger moves […]
Uber hits the seas
In addition to hitting the skies in May with a limited helicopter service for Cannes; Uber has now launched “UberBoat,” a private ferry service, in Istanbul, where it has had a presence for one year. It has teamed up with sea transport company Navette on the project. The speed boats will be capable of transporting between six and eight passengers at a time, using the Bosphorus instead of the road. Users will be able to order a boat by checking the vehicle menu on the standard app. Perhaps UberPlanes are on the horizon… rp AFP/relaxnews