Scrutiny of Tesla Crash Could Trigger Regulation
The NHTSA and NTSB are sending teams to investigate the crash that killed two in a Tesla Model S.
Apr 20th, 2021
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DETROIT (AP) — The fiery crash of a Tesla near Houston with no one behind the wheel is drawing scrutiny from two federal agencies that could bring new regulation of electronic systems that take on some driving tasks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday they would send teams to investigate the Saturday night crash on a residential road that killed two men in a Tesla Model S.