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My read is it's just the NHTSA not granting a certification for things it hasn't tested. Ie, "forward collision warning, lane departure warning, crash imminent
by tobyjsullivan 5y ago
My read is it's just the NHTSA not granting a certification for things it hasn't tested. Ie, "forward collision warning, lane departure warning, crash imminent braking and dynamic brake support" without radar. Tesla will release the new versions (if they haven't already), the NHTSA will test the new models, and they'll grant the "check marks" again.
In other words, it's non-news (unless you happen to be planning to buy a Tesla this week).
- TheSpiceIsLife 5y ago> Tesla will release the new versions (if they haven't already), the NHTSA will test the new models, and they'll grant the "check marks" again. Shouldn't this operate in the other direction? Vehicle manufacturer supplies model for testing, regulator either approves it gives manufacturer opportunity to fix then retest?
- malwarebytess 5y agoPretty sure it's not a requirement for vehicles to have these safety features to go to market. So from Tesla's perspective this is better that delaying their product that they think is equivalent (though in my mind they're taking a risk.)
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- TheSpiceIsLife 5y agoI see, thanks.
- ocdtrekkie 5y agoBear in mind, there are safety features actually being dropped for this change: https://www.tesla.com/support/transitioning-tesla-vision https://www.tesla.com/support/transitioning-tesla-vision "Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance may be disabled at delivery"
- _ph_ 5y agoAt delivery. Sounds like a software update waiting. Lane depature would be a pure vision based thing anyway, as radar can't detect lane markings.
- lancesells 5y agoWho is buying a car with features that "may be disabled"?