European regulators face mounting pressure from Tesla to approve its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, but critics warn the company is relying on questionable safety research to push through the approvals. Seven traffic-safety researchers have raised concerns about the methodology behind Tesla’s claims, while at least seven EU nations have already granted national approvals despite the controversy. The debate highlights tensions between innovation and regulatory oversight as automakers seek to deploy advanced driver-assistance systems. Questions remain over whether current safety standards are rigorous enough to prevent accidents as autonomous features become more widespread.
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, ...
