Self-driving technology is sparking heated debate as fatal crashes involving Tesla vehicles lead to manslaughter charges, while regulators consider loosening safety requirements and autonomous companies expand testing operations across the country.
·Drivers face criminal charges in two separate Tesla crashes that killed pedestrians, intensifying scrutiny of autonomous vehicle safety
·Tesla seeks regulatory approval to remove brake pedals from Cybercabs, proposing reduced safety standards for autonomous vehicles
·Waymo and Wayve are expanding testing operations, with Wayve positioning itself as a major test case for London's new autonomous market
·A company is building an automated garage in Raleigh and exploring driverless projects across multiple locations
·Class action lawsuits cite safety concerns about Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature
drawn from Reason Magazine, Electrek, The Washington Post, Austin American-Statesman · updated 17m ago