Tesla Initiates Update for Autopilot Control in 2 Million Vehicles, Confirms NHTSA
Tesla's Autopilot Update: Tesla initiates an over-the-air update for 2.03 million vehicles to address Autopilot control issues.
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NHTSA Investigation: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating Tesla for over two years, focusing on driver attention while using Autopilot.
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Autopilot Functionality: Tesla's Autopilot allows cars to autonomously steer, accelerate, and brake within their lanes, with enhanced features for highway lane changes.
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Safety Concerns: NHTSA raises concerns about an increased risk of accidents when drivers disengage from Autopilot responsibility, leading to potential crashes.
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Comprehensive Update: Tesla responds with a comprehensive over-the-air update targeting specific models, including Model S, X, 3, and Y vehicles.
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Market Impact: Despite being the world's most valuable automaker, Tesla experiences a 1% decline in premarket trading following the NHTSA's announcement.