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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a special order to Tesla, asking Elon Musk's car company to provide comprehensive data on a lesser-known feature called "Elon Mode" in its Autopilot systems.

Elon Musk has championed Tesla Incs driver assistance Autopilot and "Full Self-Driving" software as innovations that will both improve road safety and position the electric vehicle maker as a technology leader.

The U.S. auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has demanded an explanation from Tesla regarding a software change that allows drivers to keep their hands off the wheel for longer. The NHTSA is concerned that this change could lead to driver inattention and collisions. The agency has ordered Tesla to answer questions about the software update and produce related documents, but the order does not compel a vehicle recall.

Reuters reminded us that Tesla will face two crucial lawsuits in September and October. Both arise from deaths that occurred while Autopilot was active. ...

Tesla is under scrutiny for an alleged override feature that allows drivers to use Autopilot without requiring drivers' hands to be on the wheel.

Plus people in San Francisco are through with self-driving cars and EV sales reached a key milestone in 23 countries

Elon Musk's Tesla is bracing for a legal showdown as it prepares to defend its Autopilot system in court for the first time, facing allegations in two lawsuits that the "self-driving" technology led to fatal accidents.

Businesses that rely on electricity to run their activities have continued to count losses

In June 2022, NHTSA upgraded the probe into 830,000 Tesla vehicles it first opened in August 2021 to an engineering analysis - a required step before it could potentially demand a recall. Last month, NHTSA sought updated responses and current data from Tesla in the probe.

Electric vehicle makers and AI companies are taking Tesla FSD-like systems to China, but it’s still out of reach for most consumers.