U.S. safety agency discussing Tesla camera replacements
3 years ago

U.S. safety agency discussing Tesla camera replacements

The Hindu  

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday it is discussing with Tesla its decision to replace cameras in some U.S. vehicles. U.S. law "prohibits manufacturers from selling vehicles with design defects posing unreasonable risks to safety," the agency said, adding it has "robust enforcement tools to protect the public, to investigate potential safety issues, and act when we find evidence of noncompliance or an unreasonable risk to safety." “Reports of a service campaign repair to malfunctioning front-end cameras that are critical to Tesla’s driver assistance suite is important enough to the safety of the vehicle to merit exploration by NHTSA," said Jason K. Levine, executive director at Center for Auto Safety. "The reality is that the auto industry has a long history of choosing to conduct service campaigns instead of recalls, but it is too early to say whether that’s the case here.” A malfunction of front fender cameras, safety systems used for blind spot monitoring, would likely create a safety risk, said David Friedman, a former acting administration at NHTSA and now Vice President at Consumer Reports.

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Tesla faces US auto-safety scrutiny over new Smart Summon feature; active probe on crash concerns
1 day, 16 hours ago

Tesla faces US auto-safety scrutiny over new Smart Summon feature; active probe on crash concerns

Live Mint  

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Trump trying to kill crash reporting rule for self-driving cars that led to Elon Musk's Tesla getting sued
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump trying to kill crash reporting rule for self-driving cars that led to Elon Musk's Tesla getting sued

Firstpost  

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Trump may scrap a crash-reporting requirement that makes Tesla look bad: Reuters
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump may scrap a crash-reporting requirement that makes Tesla look bad: Reuters

Salon  

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U.S. agency launches investigation into Tesla’s self-driving technology
2 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. agency launches investigation into Tesla’s self-driving technology

LA Times  

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Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still Be
55 years ago

Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still Be

Wired  

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U.S. probes whether Tesla Autopilot recall did enough to make sure drivers pay attention
8 months, 1 week ago

U.S. probes whether Tesla Autopilot recall did enough to make sure drivers pay attention

The Hindu  

The U.S. government's auto safety agency is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road. The agency pushed the company to do the recall after a two-year investigation into Autopilot's driver monitoring system, which measures torque on the steering wheel from a driver's hands. The investigation comes …

US probes whether recall of Tesla Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers attention
8 months, 1 week ago

US probes whether recall of Tesla Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers attention

Hindustan Times  

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U.S. probes whether Tesla Autopilot recall did enough to make sure drivers pay attention
8 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. probes whether Tesla Autopilot recall did enough to make sure drivers pay attention

LA Times  

The U.S. government is investigating whether last year’s recall of Tesla’s Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road. The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating whether last year’s recall of Tesla’s Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road. The agency said it found evidence “that …

Tesla’s recall of 2 million vehicles to fix its Autopilot system uses technology that may not work
1 year ago

Tesla’s recall of 2 million vehicles to fix its Autopilot system uses technology that may not work

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Tesla’s recall of more than 2 million of its electric vehicles — an effort to have drivers who use its Autopilot system pay closer attention to the road — relies on technology that research shows may not work as intended. Experts say that although limiting where Autopilot can operate to controlled access highways would help, it’s unclear whether …

Tesla recalls over 2 million vehicles to fix defective system that monitors drivers using Autopilot
1 year ago

Tesla recalls over 2 million vehicles to fix defective system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

Hindustan Times  

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot. The agency says its investigation found Autopilot's method of ensuring that drivers are paying attention can be inadequate and “can lead to foreseeable misuse of the system.” READ | Tesla recalls …

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot
1 year ago

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

Associated Press  

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Tesla recalls nearly all US vehicles over autopilot system defects
1 year ago

Tesla recalls nearly all US vehicles over autopilot system defects

Al Jazeera  

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Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in U.S. to fix system linked to Autopilot
1 year ago

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in U.S. to fix system linked to Autopilot

LA Times  

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Tesla's Autopilot faces unprecedented scrutiny
2 years, 2 months ago

Tesla's Autopilot faces unprecedented scrutiny

The Hindu  

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Tesla to REMOVE sensors from new cars in a bet on cameras and AI - amid scrutiny of crashes
2 years, 3 months ago

Tesla to REMOVE sensors from new cars in a bet on cameras and AI - amid scrutiny of crashes

Daily Mail  

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U.S. seeks information from Elon Musk’s Tesla on in-car camera in Autopilot probe
2 years, 4 months ago

U.S. seeks information from Elon Musk’s Tesla on in-car camera in Autopilot probe

The Hindu  

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California regulator claims Tesla falsely advertised Autopilot, Full Self-Driving features
2 years, 5 months ago

California regulator claims Tesla falsely advertised Autopilot, Full Self-Driving features

The Hindu  

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No One Knows How Safe New Driver-Assistance Systems Really Are
55 years ago

No One Knows How Safe New Driver-Assistance Systems Really Are

Wired  

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Tesla Autopilot cars may be recalled, investigation upgraded
2 years, 6 months ago

Tesla Autopilot cars may be recalled, investigation upgraded

Live Mint  

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NHTSA evaluating potential safety concerns related to heating issue of Tesla cars
2 years, 11 months ago

NHTSA evaluating potential safety concerns related to heating issue of Tesla cars

The Hindu  

The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday that it is discussing heating issues of some Tesla vehicles with the automaker and evaluating "potential safety concerns." The report said the heating problems happened even after Tesla early last year replaced faulty sensors in heat pumps in some 2020-2021 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to address the issue. The U.S. …

Tesla recalls almost half a million electric cars over safety issues
3 years ago

Tesla recalls almost half a million electric cars over safety issues

The Hindu  

Tesla Inc is recalling more than 475,000 of its Model 3 and Model S electric cars to address rearview camera and trunk issues that increase the risk of crashing, the U.S. road safety regulator said on Thursday. The U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer is recalling 356,309 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles to address rearview camera issues and 119,009 Model S vehicles due …

Tesla recalls nearly 12,000 U.S. vehicles over software communication error
3 years, 2 months ago

Tesla recalls nearly 12,000 U.S. vehicles over software communication error

The Hindu  

Tesla Inc is recalling nearly 12,000 U.S. vehicles sold since 2017 because a communication error may cause a false forward-collision warning or unexpected activation of the emergency brakes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday. NHTSA said Tesla "uninstalled FSD 10.3 after receiving reports of inadvertent activation of the automatic emergency braking system" and then "updated the software and …

US Asks Tesla Why Did it Not Issue a Recall After Autopilot Software Changes
3 years, 2 months ago

US Asks Tesla Why Did it Not Issue a Recall After Autopilot Software Changes

News 18  

U.S. auto safety regulators asked Tesla Inc why the electric-car maker has not issued a recall to address software changes made to its Autopilot driver-assistance system to improve the vehicles' ability to detect emergency vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in August opened a formal safety probe into Tesla's Autopilot system after a series of crashes involving Tesla models …

Tesla faces fresh scrutiny from safety watchdog NHTSA over Full Self-Driving assistance systems
3 years, 2 months ago

Tesla faces fresh scrutiny from safety watchdog NHTSA over Full Self-Driving assistance systems

Firstpost  

The regulator has ordered Tesla to provide information about confidentiality agreements with drivers who have been testing a new feature since October 2020. The US’ highway safety watchdog has pushed Tesla for details about its driver-assistance systems, specifically whether it has barred some people testing the features from reporting possible safety concerns. As part of a preliminary probe opened after …

US regulators seek answers from Tesla over lack of recall
3 years, 2 months ago

US regulators seek answers from Tesla over lack of recall

Associated Press  

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U.S. asks Tesla why it failed to file recall notices for its Autopilot system
3 years, 2 months ago

U.S. asks Tesla why it failed to file recall notices for its Autopilot system

LA Times  

U.S. highway safety investigators want to know why Tesla did not file recall paperwork when it updated its Autopilot software to better identify parked emergency vehicles. “Any manufacturer issuing an over-the-air update that mitigates a defect that poses an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety is required to timely file an accompanying recall notice to NHTSA,” the agency said in …

US asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles
3 years, 4 months ago

US asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles

Associated Press  

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U.S. to require crash reports for driver-assistance autos
3 years, 6 months ago

U.S. to require crash reports for driver-assistance autos

The Hindu  

U.S. safety regulators now will require Tesla and other auto manufacturers that make cars with driver assistance systems to report serious crashes, ramping up scrutiny of these systems after a series of troubling incidents. "By mandating crash reporting, the agency will have access to critical data that will help quickly identify safety issues that could emerge in these automated systems," …

Tesla Model 3 and Y ditch radar for cameras, lose ratings for advanced safety features
3 years, 7 months ago

Tesla Model 3 and Y ditch radar for cameras, lose ratings for advanced safety features

Firstpost  

Two key groups that offer automobile safety ratings are yanking their top endorsements from some Tesla vehicles because the company has stopped using radar on its safety systems. Consumer Reports pulled its “Top Pick” status for Tesla’s Model 3 and Y vehicles built after 27 April, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety plans to remove the vehicles’ “Top Safety …

Consumer Reports drops 'top pick' rating for Tesla Model 3
3 years, 7 months ago

Consumer Reports drops 'top pick' rating for Tesla Model 3

The Hindu  

Tesla's decision to drop radar sensors from two of its U.S. vehicles has cost it top safety ratings from a widely followed insurance industry group and the influential Consumer Reports magazine. The move came a day after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built after April 27 will no longer be …

Investigation of ‘driverless’ Tesla crash could bring new regulation for self-driving cars
3 years, 8 months ago

Investigation of ‘driverless’ Tesla crash could bring new regulation for self-driving cars

Firstpost  

Search warrants have been issued to find out if Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated system was in use at the time of the crash. On Twitter Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote that data logs “recovered so far” show Autopilot wasn’t turned on, and “Full Self-Driving” was not purchased for the vehicle. But it’s also working with “what is an antiquated …

Tesla In-Car Camera Raises Privacy Concerns, Reports Say 'Usage Potentially Undermines Safety Benefits'
3 years, 9 months ago

Tesla In-Car Camera Raises Privacy Concerns, Reports Say 'Usage Potentially Undermines Safety Benefits'

News 18  

Tesla Inc’s use of in-car cameras to record and transmit video footage of passengers to develop self-driving technology raises privacy concerns, influential U.S. magazine Consumer Reports said on Tuesday. Consumer Reports said the usage potentially undermines the safety benefits of driver monitoring, which is to alert drivers when they are not paying attention to the road. “If Tesla has the …

Tesla's in-car cameras raise privacy concerns
3 years, 9 months ago

Tesla's in-car cameras raise privacy concerns

The Hindu  

Tesla Inc's use of in-car cameras to record and transmit video footage of passengers to develop self-driving technology raises privacy concerns,influential U.S. magazine Consumer Reports said on Tuesday. "If Tesla has the ability to determine if the driver isn't paying attention, it needs to warn the driver in the moment,like other automakers already do," said Jake Fisher, senior director of …

Tesla cars banned from China's military complexes on security concerns: sources
3 years, 9 months ago

Tesla cars banned from China's military complexes on security concerns: sources

The Hindu  

The Chinese military has banned Tesla cars from entering its housing complexes, citing security concerns over cameras installed on the vehicles, two people who have seen notices of the directive told Reuters. Separately, The Wall Street Journal reported that China's government was restricting the use of Tesla cars by personnel at military, state-owned enterprises in sensitive industries and key agencies. …

Tesla to recall 135,000 U.S. vehicles
3 years, 11 months ago

Tesla to recall 135,000 U.S. vehicles

The Hindu  

Tesla Inc has agreed to recall 134,951 Model S and Model X vehicles with touchscreen displays that could fail and raise the risk of a crash after U.S. auto safety regulators sought the recall last month, according to are call posted on a government website Tuesday. The agency said touchscreen failures posed significant safety issues, including the loss of rear …

The Biden Administration Needs to Do Something About Tesla
55 years ago

The Biden Administration Needs to Do Something About Tesla

Slate  

This article is part of the Future Agenda, a series from Future Tense in which experts suggest specific, forward-looking actions the new Biden administration should implement. PAVE, a nonprofit providing education about autonomous vehicles, blasted the company for “using untrained consumers to validate beta-level software on public roads,” calling this “dangerous and inconsistent with existing guidance and industry norms.” An …

Tesla scrutinized by U.S. agency over Model 3 safety claims
5 years, 5 months ago

Tesla scrutinized by U.S. agency over Model 3 safety claims

LA Times  

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk a cease-and-desist letter last year regarding Model 3 safety claims and has subpoenaed the carmaker for information on several crashes, according to documents posted by a nonprofit advocacy group. NHTSA lawyers took issue with an Oct. 7 Tesla blog post that said the Model 3 had achieved the …

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