Automated Driving Systems

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Last mentioned: 4d ago

Timeline

  1. Market Impact

    Reports surface of a 45% sales decline in China alongside safety concerns.

  2. Safety Data Release

    NHTSA SGO data reveals a spike in crashes and an undisclosed hospitalization.

  3. Missed Expansion Targets

    Tesla fails to meet Musk's goal of 500 cars and expansion to 8-10 cities.

  4. Robotaxi Launch

    Tesla officially launches its Robotaxi pilot program in Austin, Texas.

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ai-policy Very Bearish

Tesla Robotaxi Safety Data Reveals Crash Rate 4x Higher Than Humans

Recent NHTSA data reveals Tesla's Austin-based Robotaxi fleet is experiencing a crash rate significantly higher than human drivers, with 14 total incidents since June 2025. The service remains far behind Elon Musk's initial rollout targets, facing both technical hurdles and increasing regulatory scrutiny.

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