SAE International
Coverage of SAE International in the Nexus archive.
- Rivian hit with class action over self-driving tech promises
Rivian faces a class action lawsuit over claims it falsely advertised Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities in its Gen 1 R1T and R1S vehicles. Plaintiffs allege the company marketed these features as standard or upgradable via software, despite lacking the necessary hardware, leading to higher purchase prices and reduced vehicle value.
- Slate Auto gets serious about privacy for its bare-bones EV pickup
Slate Auto, a startup based in Warsaw, Indiana, is developing a minimalist electric pickup truck with a focus on privacy. The truck features a stripped-down design with 600 parts, no infotainment system, and a smartphone app that connects locally to manage settings without embedded modem or remote access. The company emphasizes data privacy, stating it will not sell user data collected through the app.