Automotive and Transportation Automotive and Transportation
Sat, December 14, 2024
[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ] - johnmenadue.com
How Israel Lost its Soul
[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ] - MSN
'It isn't right and it isn't fair'
[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ] - MSN
These are the 30 best books of 2024
[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ] - MSN
Han convenes Cabinet meeting
[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ] - MSN
How Exercise Increases Confidence

Exclusive: Trump team wants to scrap car-crash reporting rule that Tesla opposes


Published on 2024-12-14 06:41:28 - Reuters
  Print publication without navigation

  • Tesla is run by Elon Musk, contributor of more than $250 million to Trump's campaign and the head of his government efficiency department.

The Trump transition team has recommended the elimination of a federal requirement for automakers to report car crashes involving advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), a move that has drawn opposition from safety advocates and some within the auto industry. This proposal, detailed in a memo from the transition team, aims to reduce regulatory burdens on car manufacturers. Critics argue that removing this reporting obligation could hinder the ability to monitor and improve vehicle safety technologies, potentially endangering lives. The recommendation comes amidst a broader push to deregulate various sectors, reflecting Trump's previous administration's approach to government oversight. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) currently mandates these reports to track the performance and safety of ADAS technologies like automatic emergency braking and lane departure warnings.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/trump-transition-recommends-scrapping-car-crash-reporting-requirement-opposed-by-2024-12-13/ ]