Driver overrode Tesla's autopilot seconds before crashing, documents say
D4vd is alleged to have possibly been involved in the death of 14-year-old victim Celeste Rivas Hernandez, according to the court filings.
Roughly half of U.S. states now have their own rules for driverless cars, creating a patchwork of regulations. Lawmakers say that uneven oversight, combined with several high-profile incidents, underscores the need for uniform federal guardrails that don't stifle innovation yet ensure public safety.
Tesla's annual profit plunged to its lowest level since the pandemic five years ago. Now, Elon Musk said Tesla would be closing down production of two car models and convert the Fremont, California, factory to produce its Optimus robots.
Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.
California regulators say the terms "autopilot" and "full self-driving capability" mislead consumers into thinking Tesla vehicles are fully self-driving when that's not true.