To do this, a Consumer Reports expert used a chain to hang a heavy object at the bottom end and tie it to the steering wheel to simulate the presence of a human hand on the wheel. At the same time, the seat belt is also installed pretending that someone is using the driver’s seat. Then, the driver moves to the extra seat and activates Autopilot driving assistance mode. As a result, the Tesla Model Y ran for hundreds of meters on the test track without giving any warning about no one in the driver’s seat. The Tesla Model Y is deceived that someone is behind the wheel and operates in Autopilot mode. Screenshots. Through this test, an expert from Consumer Reports found that Tesla’s system does not use seat sensors and small cameras to track the driver’s eye movement like other manufacturers. Such systems are recently introduced in some Subaru, Ford and General Motors vehicles. Instead, Tesla uses sensors at the steering wheel and seat belts to detect if someone is behind the wheel. Consumer Reports’ experiments have shown weaknesses of this practice. Last weekend, a 2019 Tesla Model S crashed into a tree in the Houston suburbs, Texas (USA), killing two people on the car. Police said they believed that one person was in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back seat at the time of the accident. Before this serious incident, Elon Musk, the CEO of the electric car company, explained on Twitter that the recovered data records showed that the Autopilot was not activated and the car that had crashed did not purchase the Full Self Driving feature. fully self-driving). Tesla believes the car’s Autopilot function won’t be activated without the driver’s seat. But according to Consumer Reports’ testing, it seems that the system is quite easy to be “deceived”. Police said that no one was in the driver’s seat when the Tesla crashed in Texas. Photo: Matt Dougherty. Currently, Autopilot only offers level 2 autonomous functionality, which only adds active safety features to limit collisions. The driver when activating Autopilot is always warned to put his hand on the steering wheel to intervene when the software does not work as expected. Still, many Tesla owners still find ways to make their cars drive themselves, putting their lives in danger.

In the past few years, Audi’s electric vehicle lineup has been continuously updated with new models. After E-Tron, E-Tron Sportback as well as E-Tron GT, Audi continues to unveil new luxury electric car couple named Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron 2022. Different from E-Tron. Launched in 2018, the Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron are based on the Volkswagen Group’s new MEB platform.

This Audi electric SUV underbody facility is also being used in the Volkswagen ID.4. As direct competitors to the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4, the pair of luxury cars possesses essentially the same design. At the same time, these are also the two smallest electric car models of the Audi brand today.

The specific dimensions of the Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron 2022 include a length of 4,588 mm, a width of 1,865 mm, a height of 1,632 mm as well as a wheelbase of 2,760 mm. In addition, the vehicle has a towing capacity of 1.32 tons. Compared to the Audi Q5, the Q4 E-Tron 2022 is about 90 mm shorter but optimized for internal space, partly thanks to the battery pack located under the car.

The luggage compartment volume of the Audi Q4 E-Tron 2022 is 520 liters or 1,489 liters if the rear seats are folded down while the other storage compartments have a total volume of 25 liters. Meanwhile, the Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron 2022 has 535-liter luggage compartment or 1,461 liters if the rear seats fold flat to the floor.

Compared to the rest of Audi’s electric cars, Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron 2022 possess a quite different design. The reason is that this luxury electric SUV pair applies Audi’s new design language. Outside, the Audi Q4 E-Tron 2022 looks quite curvaceous. Vehicles equipped with a flat front, high shoulder line and a steep windshield. Thanks to that, this model looks like a traditional SUV.

In contrast to the Q4 E-Tron, the Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron 2022 has a more unique design. This model is equipped with a wheel cavity like a Tonka toy car, a flat front and a roof sloping to the back in a coupe style. Thanks to this roof, the Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron 2022 has a 10 km longer range than the Q4 E-Tron.

And yet, the pair of Audi luxury SUVs also get a new Matrix LED headlight system, which comes with a configurable LED daytime positioning strip. Users can choose 1 of 4 different configurations of this LED daytime positioning strip. Other notable exterior equipment of this couple include fake hexagonal grille, connected LED taillights, rims ranging in diameter from 19 to 21 inches and 8 paint colors.

Inside the Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron 2022, Audi has arranged large 1.5-liter water tanks on all 4 doors. The interior of the car is upholstered in artificial leather or Nappa leather. Add to that details upholstered in high quality Dinamica, which looks like suede but includes 45% recycled material. Wood and aluminum trim details are available as an option.

Next is the largest center screen ever fitted to an Audi model at 11.6 inches and facing the driver. Even in the standard version, the car also has a 10.1-inch infotainment screen. This monitor supports wireless connectivity with a smartphone via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Behind the wheel is a Virtual Cockpit digital dashboard with a 10.25-inch display.

That is not to mention the voice command feature “Hey, Audi” and the information display screen glass integrated virtual reality technology. Not only high-tech, the interior of the Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron 2022 also promises to bring a sense of relaxation to users thanks to the Sonos sound system. This is a new audio brand established in the early 2000s and is known for its high quality speakers and integrated audio solutions. However, the Sonos sound system is only available as an option for the Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron 2022.

In markets outside the US such as Europe, the Audi Q4 E-Tron as well as the Q4 Sportback E-Tron 2022 have a standard version of the 35 E-Tron with a 52 kWh battery cluster and an electric motor that powers only 168 hp with the same model. Maximum torque of 310 Nm. This standard version also only uses rear-wheel drive and has an acceleration time from 0-100 km / h in 9 seconds. The range of the Audi Q4 35 E-Tron 2022 is 341 km while the corresponding figure for the Q4 35 Sportback E-Tron is 349 km. Expected to be available in the US market by the end of this year, the price of the Audi Q4 e-tron 2022 starts at less than $ 45,000, less than $ 7,500 under federal incentives.

Video: Details of the Audi Q4 e-tron 2022 luxury SUV with electric power.

VinFast VF e34 is the smallest model among 3 “rookie” that the Vietnamese automaker will sell in the US market. This SUV was introduced in Vietnam and received a deposit from the end of March, the car is priced at 690 million dong. VinFast VF e34 is an electric car model in segment C, was announced in January this year under the code name VF31. In the US, the model that VinFast VF e34 is closest to is the Tesla Model Y ($ 39,990-59,990).

The car has a pure SUV design. The appearance is not too angular, instead it is a combination of curves to create blocks. VinFast VF e34 has a wheelbase of 2,611 mm, length x width x height, respectively 4,300 x 1,793 x 1,613 mm, ground clearance 180 mm, unladen weight 1,490 kg.

VF e34 is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum capacity of 110 kW (147.5 hp), maximum torque of 242 Nm and front-wheel drive. The car uses a 42 kWh battery, which can travel 300 km after each full charge. In fast charging mode, VinFast Vf e34 can travel 180 km after 15 minutes of charging.

The interior of VinFast VF e34 has the distinctive design of 5-seater SUVs. Leather seats, integrated steering wheel function buttons. In-car entertainment system includes a 10-inch vertical touchscreen, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 7-inch TFT LCD dial. The center console also has a number of controls and knobs.

Meanwhile, VinFast VF e35 is in the D-class SUV segment. This model has just been introduced on Youtube channel VinFast USA. VF e35 has a design that does not differ too much from the VF32 – the preview of this model. The car still bears the Vietnamese automaker’s DNA with daylight strip and long tail lights, forming a V-shape. The front light system is separated but the main light is not too far from daylight like VF e34.

Compared with the “junior” VF e34, this model has a more sturdy and aggressive appearance thanks to the cut-outs at the top. The rear lights have a familiar design, point-like on two sides and connected to each other.

The interior of the VF e35 looks quite modern with a large 15.4-inch central screen. The car does not have a clock behind the wheel. This information is integrated with the left part of the central screen. There is also information that VinFast will equip the HUD screen for the VF e35. The traditional gear lever is replaced with a set of shift knobs located in the central control area. In addition, the electric car model for the US market also has an interior backlight system, a large sunroof.

In the US, the VF e35 uses two electric motors located on two wheel axes, producing a total capacity of 402 hp and 640 Nm of torque. Comes with a 90 kWh battery pack, this model has a maximum range of more than 500 km. VinFast has not specifically announced the autonomous level of the VF e35. It is highly likely that this model can reach 2-3 autonomous levels.

The largest model among the 3 “rookie” of VinFast in the US is the VF e36. The teaser video introducing this model was also posted on VinFast USA’s Youtube channel. The VF e36 has not been shown yet, but chances are it won’t be much different from the VF33 preview released back in January.

This SUV has an overall length of 5,120 mm, the wheelbase reaches 3,150 mm. Although classified as an E-class SUV with the Ford Explorer, the size of the VF e36 is comparable to larger models such as the Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Traverse, Hyundai Palisade or Kia Telluride. This is considered an advantage of the VF e36 in the US market when there is no electric car in this segment.

The interior of the VF e36 has not been announced yet. But based on the image of VF33 it can be seen that it is quite simple. Some of the highlights of the car are the large center screen, gear shift buttons and interior backlighting system. There is also no dashboard behind the wheel, information will be displayed on the HUD screen.

VinFast VF e36 is equipped with 2 electric motors, each with a capacity of 201 horsepower, for a total capacity of 402 horsepower. The 106 kWh battery pack provides a range of up to 550 km – longer than one of the most powerful electric vehicles today, the Tesla Model S Long Range (525 km). In addition, the car has self-propelled level 3. The rival of the VF e36 in the US is the Tesla Model X, priced at $ 105,000, most likely the SUV from Vietnam will cost less than $ 100,000 to increase its competitiveness painting.