Tesla has been at the center of discussions regarding the safety and affordability of its vehicles. The company sells certified used vehicles, including a 2020 Model 3 for as low as $18,900 after incentives, and a 2021 Model 3 for $20,600 after federal incentives, making electric cars more accessible. Additionally, these vehicles, including repaired ones, can run FSD Beta, allowing owners to eliminate gas expenses. However, concerns have been raised about the safety of Tesla's driver-assistance systems, with federal regulators logging over 900 crashes since 2021, including at least 40 resulting in serious or fatal injuries. Despite these concerns, Tesla continues to promote its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta technology, which has been involved in controversies, including a fatal crash involving a Tesla employee. Critics argue that Tesla's marketing of FSD may contribute to misuse, such as driving under the influence. Tesla has defended its technology, emphasizing the driver's responsibility to intervene and disputing claims that FSD was engaged in specific crashes.
Since federal regulators began requiring automakers to report crashes involving driver-assistance systems in 2021, they have logged more than 900 in Teslas, including at least 40 that resulted in serious or fatal injuries, according to a Post analysis. https://t.co/XNeTB4fqD2
Just noticed this too, while looking back in time: *4 days* before the Ohain crash in May 2022, 3 people killed in Newport Beach in similar FSD/AP crash. No comment from Tesla on that one either. https://t.co/EYc7uXGx97
There are lots of weird things about this claim from Elon. Two years after the crash, he now says that FSD Beta was not on the car, and yet, Tesla didn't communicate that to police over the course of the investigation? In fact, when trying to determine if FSD/Autopilot played… https://t.co/hcPWTzLZ2I
Elon Musk claims fatal crash was not on 'Full Self-Driving Beta' after Tesla said the logs were lost https://t.co/O8NhLuI8Gs by @fredericlambert
The emerging details around the deadly 2022 Tesla crash show once again how consumers’ lives are endangered by Tesla’s misleadingly named Autosteer system. We must take action to prevent future deaths by restricting use of this technology to the roads it was designed for. https://t.co/WLwtaFwAou
A tragic loss of one of our team members and inaccurate reporting on it years later. Apart from FSD beta software not being downloaded on the car, data from the incident was not retrievable. Notwithstanding the lack of information, as per NHTSA “SGO” requirements, Tesla… https://t.co/RrW7VkJNpU
“Von Ohain used Full Self-Driving nearly every time he got behind the wheel, (his wife) said” Seems clear to me Elon is lying here Wild stuff. I don’t see how this doesn’t create problems for him / Tesla. If I’m a former friend who listened to him talk FSD I’d go on the record https://t.co/2Pfl1fbGnZ
In the United States, there are 1.37 fatalities for every 100 million vehicle miles traveled. Full Self-Driving Beta has driven nearly 795 million miles, so you would expect there to be ~11 fatalities if it was no more or less safe than ordinary driving. If the drunk driving… https://t.co/ZL7h0sFpHO
Every Tesla employee gets FSD for free. So it’s not that unusual that someone who worked at Tesla would drive a Tesla and have the FSD option Doesn’t mean they downloaded beta, doesn’t mean you can stop every drunk driving incident
UPDATE: Elon says the driver was not on FSD and that the software was never downloaded. https://t.co/N3t2Asbwpq https://t.co/JwpH0esXrQ
Everyday my Tesla is driving me all over the Bay Area. Can’t believe this is a normal thing. FSD is a complete life hack. https://t.co/Bb4rBQbLTW
Wife of Tesla employee who died in what may have been the first 'full self-driving' crash said she and her husband were 'guinea pigs' https://t.co/IXG2XGeA75
Fred Lambert is spreading fake news. The person in question was three times above the legal limit of alcohol, which means you can’t intervene if necessary. Also, it hasn't been confirmed whether FSD (Full Self-Driving) was engaged https://t.co/xLezm9FdGj
Fred Lambert is spreading fake news. The person in question was three times above the legal limit of alcohol, which means you can intervene if necessary. Also, it hasn't been confirmed whether FSD (Full Self-Driving) was engaged https://t.co/jRPSzE670f
Hans von Ohain, a Tesla employee, died in a crash in 2022 when his Model 3 suddenly veered off the road. The car’s driver-assistance software struggled to navigate the mountain curves. Hours later, the Tesla barreled into a tree and exploded in flames. https://t.co/Bnh8FcxBTm https://t.co/aB3mQDpP2o
At this time, we have no confirmation that FSD Beta was in use, whether it made an error or whether the driver disengaged etc. Even if it did make a mistake, it’s the responsibility of the driver to intervene. Typical of Electrek and Fred to blame a DUI crash on Tesla https://t.co/VE6fEV6aig
Tesla did not create the problem of drunk driving, but they are solving it once and for all anyway
The driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.26, more than 3x the legal limit, but sure blame FSD 🤦♂️ WAPO didn’t give any direct evidence that FSD Beta was engaged when the crash happened. Moral of the whole story, don’t drink and drive. https://t.co/dE1PTdI8II
I wonder what percentage of Tesla "FSD" drivers are EMBOLDENED by that product's fraudulent name & marketing campaign to drive drunk when they otherwise wouldn't have. https://t.co/WdHr7VKswk
The Tesla Service experience is seamless. Dropped off my Tesla and managed the whole process through the app. They gave me a loaner with FSD Beta and charged my car overnight. Thanks @tesla ! https://t.co/urpnsOJhmW
Love how @tesla gave me a loaner with FSD Beta. It’s great to experience the driving experience I’m used to.
Waymo is amazing, but it doesn’t scale well or run on an ordinary car. Tesla’s tech scales extremely well and can run on an ordinary car, but hasn’t yet achieved the level of reliability needed for driverless. Major progress is being made and those who deny it are a joke https://t.co/3rkHdVeIxZ
Waymo is amazing, but it doesn’t scale well or run on an ordinary car. Tesla’s tech scales extremely well and can run on an ordinary car, but hasn’t yet achieved ththe level of reliability needed. Major progress is being made and those who deny it are a joke https://t.co/3rkHdVeIxZ
Since federal regulators began requiring automakers to report crashes involving driver-assistance systems in 2021, they have logged more than 900 in Teslas, including at least 40 that resulted in serious or fatal injuries, according to a Post analysis. https://t.co/jMaqqGwIsf
Think about this. You can pay $18,900 and get a car that runs FSD Beta. Eliminate your gas expenses and just use electricity. Just insane. This is a beautiful thing. The savings of electric are now available to all — not just the wealthy. https://t.co/ppykmzYVtH
Tesla sells certified used vehicles on their website. You can get a 2020 Model 3 (repaired) for $22,900! That’s $18,900 with the point of sale credit! 2021 Model 3 that hasn’t been repaired is $24,600 or $20,600 after federal incentives. Affordable electric cars for all https://t.co/c9YtEX9yw5
Tesla owners rejoice — your iPhone just got a whole lot more useful in your car! You'll still be waiting for Apple CarPlay though. https://t.co/YPajf3OOYn