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Tesla’s Autopilot Under Fire | Durham News
A deadly Tesla crash in Texas has federal investigators racing to uncover the truth — and it’s not what you think. The NTSB found the driver was flooring the gas pedal, not the self-driving software, as the car slammed into a home at 70+ mph, killing a 76-year-old woman. Meanwhile, NHTSA is probing over 50 incidents where Tesla’s Autopilot allegedly broke traffic laws, leading to crashes and injuries. The driver claimed the system was active, but evidence shows he overrode it — a troubling pattern as Tesla pushes for more autonomy, even steering-wheel-free cars. With potential recalls looming…
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