Source: The Drive
Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into a Tesla crash that occurred on May 5, 2021, in which a Model 3 collided with a police car in Michigan, according to a report by The Drive. The driver claimed the Autopilot system was engaged at the time of the accident. The NHTSA will examine the vehicle’s data logs to determine whether Autopilot was active, overridden, or malfunctioning.
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Tesla’s Autopilot system is once again under scrutiny after a crash in Michigan. The driver claimed Autopilot was engaged, but investigators will need to review the data logs to determine what really happened. Because, of course, we can’t just take the driver’s word for it. “Autopilot” is just a fancy name for “we’re still figuring it out”.
Author: Evan Null
Investigation Underway
The NHTSA has launched an investigation into the May 5, 2021, Tesla crash in Michigan. The agency will examine the vehicle’s data logs to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Autopilot in Question
The driver claimed the Autopilot system was engaged at the time of the crash, but it’s unclear whether the system was functioning properly. Investigators will need to review the data logs to determine whether Autopilot was active, overridden, or malfunctioning.
Tesla’s Track Record
This is not the first time Tesla’s Autopilot system has been involved in a crash. The company has faced scrutiny over the system’s safety and effectiveness in the past. Despite this, Tesla continues to market Autopilot as a key feature of its vehicles.
Regulatory Scrutiny
The NHTSA’s investigation into the Michigan crash is just the latest example of regulatory scrutiny of Tesla’s Autopilot system. The agency has previously investigated several crashes involving Tesla vehicles, and has raised concerns about the safety of the system.
Conclusion
The investigation into the Michigan crash is ongoing, and it’s unclear what the outcome will be. One thing is certain, however: Tesla’s Autopilot system remains a source of controversy and concern.
