Tesla rebuts allegations after fatal crash in Texas. Vehicle data versus the driver’s version

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Tesla is defending its Autopilot system after a fatal crash in Texas, arguing that vehicle telemetry shows the driver had full control at the time of the accident. The company says the driver pressed the accelerator fully and drove at high speed in a residential area. Federal regulators have opened another investigation into the role of driver-assistance technology in the crash. The case adds legal and reputational pressure to Tesla’s autonomous driving business and could affect confidence in Autopilot and Full Self Driving.

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