The U.S. government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching an investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system following reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The probe involves roughly 2.4 million Teslas from the 2016 through 2024 model years. Tesla has faced scrutiny over the capabilities of its self-driving system, with critics pointing out its reliance on cameras instead of radar and laser sensors used by other autonomous vehicle companies. The investigation will assess the system’s ability to detect and respond to reduced visibility conditions, as well as any updates that may have affected its performance. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently showcased a fully autonomous robotaxi at an event, stating intentions to have fully autonomous vehicles without human drivers on the road next year. The company has previously recalled the “Full Self-Driving” system due to issues with running stop signs and disobeying traffic laws. The NHTSA will also look into other crashes involving the system and seek information from Tesla regarding safety updates. Critics have raised concerns about the system’s lack of proper sensors for full self-driving capabilities.
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