Formula E, round 3, tomorrow, Saturday 13 December 2014 – update

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Next Formula E race, round 3:

Punta del Este, Uraguay
Round 3 - Saturday 13 December 2014
Practice - 08:00 Uraguay local time
Qualifying - 12:00
Race - 16:00

FIA, Formula E web site is down at the moment, but give it a try later:

http://www.fiaformulae.com/

In the meantime, have a look at

http://www.electricautosport.com/events/formula-e-punta-del-este-eprix/

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Tesla Model S P85D AWD with auto-pilot

On 10 October, I reported on these pages about the announcement of Tesla D all-wheel-drive system & auto-pilot.

Below is a video of a Tesla Model S P85D AWD, with auto-pilot, in action:
• following a road with no assistance from the driver
• reading & obeying speed signs
• changing lanes when instructed with the turn indicator
• following another vehicle at a safe distance

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