Tesla has received a special order from federal auto safety regulators to provide data on driver assistance and monitoring systems, as well as a once-secret configuration for them, known as “Elon mode.”
What is known
Typically, when a Tesla driver uses the Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver assistance systems, a visual symbol flashes on the vehicle’s touchscreen to urge the driver to take the wheel. If the message is ignored, the “reminder” turns into an audible signal. If the driver still does not take the wheel, the vehicle may disable the assistance systems for the rest of the trip.
As previously reported in the media, with the Elon Mode configuration enabled, Tesla could allow the driver to use Autopilot and FSD without a so-called “reminder”.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested details on the use of covert mode. Regulators also want to know how many drivers used the special configuration.
Tesla provided the requested information by August 25th. However, the company has requested confidential review of its NHTSA response.
Source: CNBC
2023-08-30 15:20:40
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