Tesla Robotaxi incidents who hit the camera in Austin cause anxiety NHTSA

Tesla Monday appealed to the National Traffic Safety Administration on Monday video Posted on social media, showed that the company’s robotic -shaped company on the roads in Austin, Texas.

Elon Musk The electric car manufacturer debuted on offline trips to Austin On Sunday, he opened a limited number of riders only at the invitation.

In videos widely shared on the Internet, one Tesla Robotaxi was spotted on the wrong way on the road and the other was shown braking is difficult In the middle of the movement, responding to “stationary police cars on the border of the movement”, among several other examples.

The NTSA spokesman said in an email that the agency “knows about the links to the incidents and contacts the manufacturer to collect additional information.”

Vice -President of Tesla car engineer Lars Moravy and Case Blaine regulatory lawyer did not immediately respond to a comment request.

The Federal Security Regulator states that no “pre -approved new technologies and systems of vehicles”. Instead, the automakers confirm that each car model they produce meets the federal car safety standards. The agency claims to investigate “incidents related to potential security defects” and take “necessary actions to protect road safety” after assessing a wide range of reports and information.

NHTSA previously initiated investigation In possible security defects with the technology subject to FSD Tesla or FSD beta after harmful and deadly accidents. This probe continues.

Tesla Robotaxis in Austin is a model Y SUV equipped with the latest software and FSD equipment and company equipment. The Robotaxi pilot service, which includes less than two dozen cars, works in light time and only in good weather, with the head of human security in the front passenger seat.

The service is now limited to invited users who agree to Tesla’s “Early Access Program”. Those who received invitations are mostly promoters of TESLA products, shares and CEO.

While the scoop sent Tesla divides 8% On Monday, launch was shy about fulfilling many promises Musk over the last decade.

In 2015, Musk said Tesla Cars shareholders reach “full autonomy” for three years. In 2016 he said by call with institutional investors It helped him to raise more than $ 2 billion, Musk said that in 2020, Tesla would have 1 million car -ready -made vehicles, capable of completing 100 hours a week a week, earning money for its owners.

None of this happened.

Meanwhile, Alphabet-Id last month it exceeded 10 million paid trips. Competitors In ChinaIncluding Apollo Go, Weride and Pony.ai Baidu and Pony.

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