Senators & Tesla Still Tussling Over Autopilot & “Full Self Driving”
. “Autopilot is a hands-on driver assistance system that is intended to be used only with a fully attentive driver. It does not turn a Tesla into a self-driving car nor does it make a car autonomous.”
Tesla has made such statements dozens of times in recent years, yet some critics — like these senators — are still adamant that Tesla’s marketing is overselling what Tesla offers and could make drivers complacent and lead to safety concerns. Perhaps the fact that the $10,000 consumer package is still called “Full Self Driving” irks them.For its part, Tesla seems to understand that public education on autonomous driving features is lacking.
Despite billions of relatively safe miles, Tesla is facing down a number of safety investigations, including one for. In a statement, the senators wrote that, “complaints and investigations paint a troubling picture: Tesla repeatedly releases software without fully considering its risks and implications, creating grave dangers for all on the roads.
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