autopilot
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Tesla Says Autopilot Is Safer for Drivers—but That’s Not the Whole Story
For the first time in more than a year, Tesla has released new data presenting how its controversial Autopilot driver assistance technology keeps its customers safe. The Austin, Texas-based electric vehicle maker said that it recorded one crash for every 7.63 million miles driven by U.S. consumers that enabled Autopilot, which includes cruise control and…
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Tesla Ordered to Turn Over Data on Its Safety-Disabling ‘Elon Mode’ Autopilot Feature
Tesla is under scrutiny for an alleged override feature that allows drivers to use Autopilot without requiring drivers’ hands to be on the wheel.
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Tesla Employee Testifies Autopilot Video Was Actually Staged
The 2016 video appears to show a Tesla driving and parking without its human passenger intervening.
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Teslas Can Now Reportedly Detect Cheat Devices That Allow Hands-Free Driving
Despite the deceptive terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving,” Teslas aren’t actually self-driving cars. Drivers are expected to keep at least one hand on the wheel and be ready to take over at any time. But since some people are reckless and trust Autopilot more than they should, some companies have created cheat devices such as…