Reuters reports that President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team will require automakers to report crashes on U.S. roads when advanced driver-assistance technology or autonomous driving systems are used in the country. They say they are trying to override rules set by the National Transportation Safety Board (NHTSA). 30 seconds after the collision. NHTSA issued a standing general order in 2021 stating its goal is to collect data to help identify potential safety issues.
The data has so far been used to investigate crashes involving six companies, including Tesla and GM’s Cruise (which ended its robotaxi program this week). Reuters reported, citing sources close to Tesla executives, that the company “disdains” reporting requirements and believes the data could be misleading to consumers. The transition team tasked with developing a 100-day strategy for auto policy has reportedly recommended that the next administration eliminate the requirement, saying it would require “excessive” data collection, according to a document seen by Reuters. .
It is unclear whether Elon Musk, who donated more than $250 million to help Trump win the election and was chosen to head the new Department of Government Efficiency along with Vivek Ramaswamy, had anything to do with the nomination. is. According to Reuters, Tesla has reported more than 1,500 crashes and accounted for 40 of the 45 fatal crashes reported to NHTSA. However, Bryant Walker Smith, a law professor at the University of South Carolina in an interview with Reuters, said Tesla has more vehicles on the road equipped with advanced driver-assistance technology and more real-time driving than any other company. The agency is collecting crash data, which could be disproportionate. Number of incidents reported.
