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Trump Team Pushes to Scrap Tesla-Opposed Autonomous-Driving Crash Reporting Rule
- Trump team recommends eliminating federal regulation requiring car makers to report crashes involving autonomous driving technology, which has helped highlight safety concerns in Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems
- Tesla accounted for 40 of the 45 fatal and injury crashes involving advanced driver-assistance systems reported to NHTSA through October 2023
- The proposed rule change is believed to align with Elon Musk’s broader push for deregulation in the autonomous vehicle industry
- Safety advocates warn that removing the crash-reporting requirement could lead to less transparency at a time when the industry is still grappling with challenges in driver-assistance systems
- NHTSA has used the crash data to launch 10 investigations and nine recalls involving companies like Tesla, GM’s Cruise, and others
- Proponents of deregulation argue that overly stringent rules could stifle technological advancements and put the U.S. at a competitive disadvantage
- However, former NHTSA employees have emphasized the rule’s importance in identifying crash patterns that lead to recalls and other regulatory actions
- It remains unclear whether Trump administration will act on the proposal or not
- The outcome of this debate could have far-reaching implications for the future of autonomous driving and the role of government oversight
- Striking a balance between innovation and accountability will be critical to ensure public safety in the deployment of autonomous systems on public roads
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