Automotive research firm finds that Tesla has higher frequency of deadly accidents than any other car brand

    • Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works
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      4 days ago

      It shouldn’t be called “full self driving” unless the company is going to cover the collision part of my insurance.

      • Furbag@lemmy.world
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        When insurance companies start writing policies that allow me to pay less for coverage if my car operates entirely autonomously, that’s when I’ll start taking car automation seriously. Until then, I’ll assume all of these car companies and robotaxi services are just blowing smoke up my ass trying to convince me that this is the future of driving. Sure, it might be in somebody’s future, but as long as I’m liable for what my car does while it’s in motion, I’m going to insist that I remain in control of the vehicle. Lane/braking assist are all wonderful, but it shouldn’t be a substitute for human awareness, it should be a supplement.

    • bluewing@lemm.ee
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      It’s actually not. Tesla just won’t care until the feds sue them in court for it.