Reuters: Tesla is browbeating the EU to approve its ‘Full Self-Driving’ tech. The pressure is working.
- Germany’s Transport Minister Steffen Bilger said Germany will seek fast EU-wide approval for Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system.
- Germany and Tesla agreed that the system could drive up to 10% above speed limits.
- Tesla offered to rename “Full Self-Driving ” to “Tesla Assisted Driving.”
- EU approval remains pending, with a member-state vote delayed until December at the earliest.
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Elon Musk and his electric car manufacturer are using social media to pressure traffic authorities in Europe to approve self-driving features in Tesla cars. This has been successful in Denmark, among other places, even though road safety experts are criticizing Tesla's safety data.
Germany's Surprise Backing of Tesla Driver Assistance System Shakes Up EU Approval Race
Germany's transport minister is now advocating for swift EU-wide approval of Tesla's driver assistance software after September talks. The deal includes a name change to Tesla Assisted Driving and a 10% speed limit tolerance. Musk responded with thanks as December emerges as the key decision point. Regulators balance innovation against persistent safety questions.
Federal Transport Minister Bilger is surprisingly committed to a European approval of AI-supported assistance systems. Tesla and German brands benefit from this.
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Minister of Transport Steffen Bilger recommends approval in Europe. Tesla offers to change the name of the assistance system.
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