The electric car company has settled a high-profile case that was set to put its controversial automated-driving system on trial.
has settled a high-profile case that was set to put the electric car company and its controversial automated-driving system on trial.
CEO Elon Musk and the company say that its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technologies are ahead of the competition and a big reason why Tesla has become the world's largest electric vehicle maker — just ahead ofBut Huang's family said Tesla oversold its Autopilot technology's capabilities, and that it is not as safe to use as advertised.Tesla has come under intense scrutiny for its Autopilot technology over the six years since Huang's fatal crash.
NHTSA and the National Transportation Safety Board have also been investigating crashes involving Tesla vehicles using the various driver assist features, including a series of crashes into emergency vehicles on the scene of other accidents. Yet the company maintains that the technology is safe to use when used correctly and reduces fatalities. Autopilot requires drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and Tesla says people who use the automated-driving technology should keep their eyes on the road., Tesla said Huang's hands were not detected on his car's steering wheel for six seconds prior to the crash.
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