Tesla, Ford Among Automakers with Low Marks in Driver-Assist Study
From Quiver Quant:
A study by the IIHS found that Tesla and Ford received “poor” grades for their driver-assistance systems, lacking measures to keep drivers engaged. Only one system, Toyota’s Lexus Teammate, received an “acceptable” rating. This raises concerns about driver misuse and reliance on partially automated driving systems. The NHTSA is investigating such technologies and proposing stricter standards, like mandating automatic emergency braking. Safety advocates are pushing for stronger safeguards to ensure the efficacy and trustworthiness of these systems. Tesla and Ford are under pressure to improve their technology following the study’s findings, with Ford acknowledging the need for improvement.
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