In recent days, not very positive news for Teslacompany Mr. Elon Musk, circulates on the Internet. This time the video that shows Tesla Model Y collision with a private jet worth $3.5 million (almost 17 million reais) has a lot to talk about. The problem may have occurred when the vehicle owner activated the “smart call(also known, according to Musk, as “Tesla’s most viral feature“). The function was created so that the car automatically drove up to its owner while he was in his field of view – at the maximum distance 60 meters.

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The video was originally posted on reddit, in Last Thursday, April 21. In the recording, you can see that the car collides with the jet. It is likely that the person responsible for the Tesla Model Y did not pay attention to the safety advice offered by the manufacturer regarding restrictions and caution with the technology. smart call – which can be very convenient, but dangerous if used without responsibility.

Theoretically, the collision could have been avoided, since the car was not moving at a very high speed, and a feature of the functionality could solve the problem: you just had to release your finger from the application button for the car to stop moving.. Whether the accident was the result of a technical malfunction is not reported. because it is visible jet dragged a short distanceafter the first hit.

The event was recorded at an event organized by CirrusAmerican small aircraft manufacturer based in US. This is not the first time Tesla vehicles have had problems with this automated option.

Even though there are clear signs of human error in this situation, they have already reported on previous occasions that Smart Summon movement is not as reliable as it should beeven though it was created for use in parking lots or places where there are not many hazards and/or obstacles.

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Source: theverge.com, pplware.sapo.pt