NTSB investigating why Tesla is slow in reporting crashes involving self-driving technology
Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into why Tesla has been slow to report crashes involving its self-driving technology. Tesla is legally required to report such incidents within five days, but many reports were delayed by months. This investigation comes as Tesla aims to increase the number of driverless cars on U.S. roads.Key Facts
- The NHTSA is investigating Tesla for delayed reporting of crashes involving self-driving features.
- Tesla should report such incidents within five days but has allegedly taken several months.
- Tesla did not comment, but they claim the delays were due to data collection issues, which are now fixed.
- The investigation is important as Tesla plans to expand its self-driving cars on U.S. roads.
- Tesla recently began a self-driving taxi service in Austin, Texas.
- There is another ongoing investigation into Tesla's self-driving tech in poor visibility conditions.
- Tesla's stock fell nearly 1% following the news.
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