After fatal crashes in the US, Tesla’s autopilot is being investigated
July 11, 2022
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Two fatal accidents involving vehicles from Tesla, in the US are under investigation US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA / National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). In the
Two fatal accidents involving vehicles from Tesla, in the US are under investigation US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA / National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). In the first case in Californiawoman was hit by a driver who was driving Model 3. Regarding the second, in Floridalast Wednesday (6), another production car Elon Musk crashed into a trailer, causing in death driver 66 years old and a passenger from 67 years old.
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OUR NHTSA opened a special investigation into the first case, from California, as there are suspicions that Autopilot would be launched. If it is proven that “Tesla Autopilot” was activated at the time of the accident, this may be another step towards the need revoke more than 830 thousand cars equipped with technology.
Previously, the government agency opened 35 special investigations with Teslalooking for evidence of possible failures of the autopilot system since 2016. Every year they are responsible for opening about 100 investigations related to new technologies – and other potential problems of automated systems in cars.
15 deaths have been reported involving Tesla.
all in all, 15 deaths have been reported in analyzes related to Teslaincluding the last crash. The company has not yet made public comments. Despite the agency’s efforts to analyze the situation as quickly as possible, they scrutinize all data as accuracy is important before pressing charges and/or making tougher decisions.
It even tops the list of best-selling cars in its segment in the US.the company has emphasized to its customers, especially in recent months, that autopilot must be used responsibly, with the driver always on the alert, ready to intervene manually when necessary. What is your opinion on this topic? Share your point of view on this issue and follow our social networks!
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