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independent.co.uk > news > world > americas > tesla-cybercab-austin-texas-musk-b3045768.html

Musk unleashes Tesla Cybercabs with no steering wheel or pedals onto US streets

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (501+ words) Dozens of autonomous Tesla Cybercabs built without steering wheels or brake pedals were dispatched onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday to test whether Americans are ready to overcome their reluctance to ride in vehicles without manual controls. The…...

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independent.co.uk > news > world > americas > musk-tesla-cybercabs-strets-taxi-b3045214.html

Elon Musk launches his steering wheel-free gold Tesla Cybercabs onto US streets

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (597+ words) Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control” and hop inside. The rollout of the…...

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independent.co.uk > tech > tesla-cybercab-taxi-elon-musk-b3044913.html

Tesla Cybercabs face safety probe as regulators query driverless taxi

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (373+ words) Federal regulators have opened an investigation into whether Tesla's new driverless taxis adhere to safety standards, just one day after the company began offering rides in the vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is looking into whether…...

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independent.co.uk > news > tesla-austin-new-york-texas-florida-b3044903.html

Feds open probe into Musk's steering-wheel-free taxis a day after he began offering rides in them

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (302+ words) Federal regulators are opening an investigation into whether Tesla's new steering-wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules a day after the company began offering rides in the vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into whether Tesla…...

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independent.co.uk > home-improvement > solar-panels > plugin-solar-home-electrics-safety-b3044000.html

Plug-in solar may not be suitable for every home, safety experts warn

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (618+ words) Electrical Safety First says some households should check or upgrade their electrical protection before connecting a plug-in solar system Plug-in solar panels promise to make generating your own electricity considerably simpler. Instead of paying thousands of pounds for a conventional…...

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independent.co.uk > home-improvement > smart-energy-uk-support-b3042970.html

Tenant Power: The smart energy revolution slashing bills for those who need it most

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (598+ words) Combining solar panels with smart battery storage, Octopus Energy’s new tariff is slashing bills for those who need support most. Lancashire resident Linda shares how this game-changing tech transformed her home The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy....

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independent.co.uk > home-improvement > heat-pump-installation-octopus-b3018197.html

The Heat Pump Blueprint: Grants, installation, and powering your home

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (124+ words) From unlocking government funding to understanding exactly what happens on installation day, Octopus Energy’s low-carbon tech expert Colin Thomas breaks down how to future-proof your home The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy. Colin Thomas, Technical and Innovation…...

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independent.co.uk > tech > uber-waymo-robotaxi-autonomous-london-b3043947.html

I rode in a self-driving taxi. Here’s the one thing that surprised me

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (544+ words) Being driven by nobody is haunting, thrilling and dystopian. Until it isn’t, writes Andrew Griffin On a recent trip to Silicon Valley, where Waymo's self-driving cars are already available, I was able to finally see what it's like to be…...

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independent.co.uk > home-improvement > heat-pump-homeowner-discovery-b3020920.html

The Heat Pump Diaries: One homeowner’s surprising discoveries after making the switch

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (679+ words) From winter worries to net-zero living, a Bradford homeowner reveals what it’s really like to ditch the gas boiler for good The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy. When Craig, who lives near Bradford, was faced with an…...

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independent.co.uk > home-improvement > solar-panels > good-energy-solar-panel-finance-zopa-b3038402.html

Good Energy launches 10-year solar finance as energy bills set to rise

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (488+ words) The renewable energy supplier has partnered with Zopa Bank on the new financing option Good Energy has launched a new solar panel finance scheme that allows homeowners to pay a 25 per cent deposit and spread the remaining cost over as…...