Tesla recently released a beta version of its Level 2 Autopilot system, described as having full self-driving capability. By releasing the system, Tesla is testing on public roads a highly automated AV technology but with limited oversight or reporting requirements, Sumwalt wrote. NHTSA s hands-off approach to oversight of AV testing poses a potential risk to motorists and other road users.
While both the NTSB and NHTSA are vehicle safety watchdogs in the U.S. government, their roles are distinct.
The NTSB investigates accidents to determine underlying causes of damaging incidents, including fatal Tesla crashes involving Autopilot in Mountain View, California, in March 2018
Tesla recently told California regulators that the "Full Self-Driving" beta software it's testing with select customers doesn't make them autonomous — nor will it any time soon.Why it matters: The company is charging $10,000 extra for the not-really-self-driving, might-arrive-someday addition to its standard Autopilot adaptive cruise-control and lane-keeping feature.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeMeanwhile, CEO Elon Musk is selling investors on the notion that its full self-driving tech will enable Teslas to become money-generating robotaxis.Our thought bubble: Tesla has one message for customers and investors, and another one for legal authorities.Catch up quick: Legal transparency website PlainSite this week released a year's worth of correspondence between Tesla lawyers and the California Department of Motor Vehicles, which regulates autonomous vehicles.The agency had been pressing T
Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised Full Self Driving capabilities by late 2021. But Tesla told regulators its cars won t be autonomous any time soon, but will remain largely unchanged from Level 2.
Tesla told regulators its "full self-driving" beta won t be fully autonomous when it s released. Emails between Tesla and California s DMV about the software
California CISO Shares Challenges, Aspirations for the Future
Vitaliy Panych, who took over as the state’s chief information security officer in January, discussed broad-level IT and cybersecurity issues and goals, working with security partners and best practices during a recent virtual event. by Theo Douglas, Techwire / March 9, 2021 Shutterstock/ranjith ravindran
California’s top information security leader discussed some of the state’s technology challenges and its aspirations for the future.
Vitaliy Panych, who was affirmed as the state’s chief information security officer in January, discussed broad-level IT and cybersecurity issues and goals, how California works with security partners, and offered best practices during a recent virtual event. Among the takeaways: