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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
How Tesla car prevented high school student from passing driving test
A New Jersey teenager failed his driver's test not for his driving, but due to the vehicle he used, a Tesla Model Y , a report claims. The examiner failed the teenager, alleging that his car's advanced features provided an unfair advantage during high school junior Lochlan Keefer's recent road test in Cherry Hill. On the testing slip, the state examiner noted (as seen by "Had the parking and stopping assistance on, never stepped on the brake to stop his self, let the vehicle stop itself." The examiner claimed the car's regenerative braking and alleged driver-assistance systems gave the student an unfair edge. What the teenager's father said about his son failing the driving test James Keefer, the student's father, attempted to explain to the instructor that these advanced Model Y features were not being utilised. The father said: 'The examiner accused my son of using driver assistance features simply because he parallel parked smoothly on the first try." "He was specifically accused of using paid parking-assist and driving features, which we do not subscribe to,' Keefer added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo The vehicle does have regenerative braking, a feature Keefer's son offered to disable multiple times but was told it was unnecessary by the instructor. However, after the test, "despite no safety issues and no actual driving faults, the examiner claimed driver assistance was active and retroactively said it should have been off,' Keefer added. The student driver was instructed to wait 14 days before retaking the test, this time without the braking system active. A supervisor supported the instructor's decision to fail the student. The father claimed he was not shown any policy that had been violated and described the supervisor's demeanour as "belligerent and unprofessional." However, later on, his son took the test in a different part of New Jersey named Delanco and passed without disabling the regenerative braking. "The examiner at Delanco was fully aware of the regenerative braking feature and had no issues conducting the test under these conditions, further illustrating the inconsistency in interpretation or enforcement of non-existent MVC policies regarding regenerative braking," his father noted. LAVA SHARK 5G: 5 reasons to buy! AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tesla CEO Elon Musk challenges NYT and WSJ to take Drug tests and ...
Tesla CEO and X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk has shared a tweet, publicly challenging the New York Times and Wall Street Journal to 'take drug tests and publish the results'. The tech billionaire's comments come as a response to recent reports alleging his excess Ketamine usage during Trump's campaign last year. Earlier in the day, Musk shared urine drug test results on X, showing he tested 'negative' for drugs. He shared the results online writing 'lol' (laughing out loud). A user commented on the post saying 'Would love to see NYTimes staff take the same test'. The reply caught Musk's attention who responded saying, 'Great idea. I hereby challenge the NYT and WSJ to take drug tests and publish the results!', further adding 'They won't, because those hypocrites are guilty as sin.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo An NYT report recently said that Musk travels with a daily pill box containing around 20 different medications with his 'drug consumption went well beyond occasional use.' Quoting people familiar with the matter, the report stated that some of these pills include powerful stimulants and psychedelic substances, with some of them marked as Adderall, a commonly prescribed stimulant for ADHD. Similarly, a report by The Wall Street Journal last year said that the Space X CEO has a history of recreational drug use. The Times has also claimed that Musk had actually developed a far more serious habit. Elon hits back at alleged drug use reports In another post on X he shared today - June 17, Musk wrote 'The sheer audacity of the WSJ/NYT lies is astonishing! WSJ claimed that I was being fired from Tesla and failed to include that the board flatly denied it!' He previously said 'I am NOT taking drugs! NYT was lying their ass off.' Admitting to past ketamine use 'for dark mental holes,' Musk recently said he has been clean since. LAVA SHARK 5G: 5 reasons to buy! AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk-owned AI startup xAI's supercomputer facility may have 'air pollution problem'
Human rights group, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), has filed an intent to sue Elon Musk-owned artificial intelligence startup (xAI). The group announced the legal action this week over concerns about the air pollution caused by the company's supercomputer facility near predominantly Black communities in Memphis. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The xAI data centre in Memphis , which is powered by gas turbines that emit pollution, started its operations last year, without applying for a permit at first, a report claims. Officials had previously stated an exemption allowed them to operate for up to 364 days without a permit. At a recent news conference, Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) attorney Patrick Anderson, representing the NAACP, said that no such exemption exists for turbines, and the operation has now exceeded 364 days. The SELC is representing the NAACP in its legal challenge against xAI and its permit application, which is currently under consideration by the Shelby County Health Department. How Elon Musk's xAI is planning to reduce emissions from its supercomputer facility According to a report by the news agency AP, the Musk-owned company has announced that the turbines in its supercomputer facility will feature emissions-reducing technology. xAI also highlighted that the company's significant economic contributions to the city including billions invested in the supercomputer facility, millions paid in local taxes, and the creation of hundreds of jobs. Additionally, xAI said that it is also allocating $35 million to construct a power substation and $80 million for a water recycling plant to support the local utility, Memphis Light, Gas and Water, the report added. However, critics of xAI's supercomputing centre argued that it is straining the power grid and emitting harmful pollutants, including smog, nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, and formaldehyde. Critics, including the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), say the project violates the Clean Air Act and endangers nearby residents, who already face elevated cancer risks. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They also claimed that xAI installed 35 turbines without proper oversight or community notification, exceeding the 15 allowed under its permit request. The facility's permit classifies it as an 'area source' for hazardous air pollutants, prompting over 1,700 public comments and a petition to the EPA. LAVA SHARK 5G: 5 reasons to buy!
