European regulators face growing scrutiny over Tesla’s push to approve its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, as seven traffic-safety researchers accuse the company of relying on flawed safety research to justify its deployment. While several EU nations have already granted national approvals, concerns persist about whether the data supporting FSD’s safety meets rigorous standards. The dispute highlights tensions between automakers and regulators over autonomous vehicle certification, raising questions about whether current oversight is sufficient. Critics argue that without transparent, reliable evidence, public trust in self-driving systems could be undermined.
Tesla is pressuring European regulators to approve its FSD technology using flawed safety research, according to seven traffic-safety researchers. Seven EU countries have granted national approvals, ...