Some shocking news from car manufacturers about an immediate need to stop putting chrome on things. Hexavalent chromium, or “chromium 6,” the form of the element chromium involved in the plating process, is an aggressive cancer-causing agent, according to government regulators in the United States and Europe. “Hexavalent chromium is a carcinogen that is the … Continue reading 500X More Toxic Than Diesel: Why Car Chrome is About to Die
Remember the story about Tesla suddenly braking in front of motorcycles? Now the Amazon robot brand Zoox is being investigated for the same issue. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating two rear-end crashes involving Amazon-owned Zoox self-driving cars and motorcycles. The case was opened on Friday with an Office of Defects … Continue reading Zoox Investigated for Sudden Braking Like a Tesla
Well duh. Finally a judge says what everyone knows. A judge has found “reasonable evidence” that Elon Musk and other executives at Tesla knew that the company’s self-driving technology was defective but still allowed the cars to be driven in an unsafe manner anyway, according to a recent ruling issued in Florida. Palm Beach county … Continue reading Judge: Tesla Knew Driverless Was Dangerously Defective Yet Spread It Anyway
Even in an age of working from home, riding an electric bike (motorcycle) to the office makes more sense than ever. …biking to work wasn’t just not unpleasant—it was downright enjoyable. It made me feel happier and healthier; I arrived to work a little more buoyant for having spent the morning in fresh air rather … Continue reading Road to Happiness in America? Ditch Your Car