Federal safety agency expands investigation of Tesla Autopilot
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/09/business/tesla-autopilot-nhtsa-investigation.html
The analysis will look at whether Autopilot fails to prevent drivers from diverting their attention from the road and engaging in other predictable and risky behavior while using the system.
Despite this bad news, it doesn't seem to be affecting its stock too much.
A more pressing problem for Tesla is the potential unionization of its workforce. By some estimates, the cost of unitization is "in line with a 30% increase in operating expenses." Musk hates them and I imagine he'll figure out a way to get around a union.
https://www.thestreet.com/technology/tesla-and-elon-musk-have-a-big-union-problem
In one of its initial reviews, the NHTSA said it became aware of 191 crashes — not limited to those involving emergency vehicles — that warranted closer investigation.
Not great news for Tesla but I'm sure it's something they can work out. As gas prices soar, a Tesla and other electric vehicles are becoming more and more appealing.