Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Felony Charges Are First in a Fatal Crash Involving Tesla’s Autopilot

DETROIT — California prosecutors have filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver of a Tesla on Autopilot who ran a red light, slammed into another car and killed two people in 2019.

Tom Krisher and Stefanie Dazio | Associated Press
January 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

California Places Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Under Review

LOS ANGELES — California’s Department of Motor Vehicles is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving.

Tom Krisher and Stefanie Dazio | Associated Press
May 18, 2021