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NTSB investigation of Model 3 fatal crash in March finds Autopilot was active

Green Car Congress

Preliminary vehicle data show that the Tesla was traveling about 68 mph when it struck the semitrailer. From less than 8 seconds before the crash to the time of impact, the vehicle did not detect the driver’s hands on the steering wheel. CR has previously called on Tesla to improve the safety of its Autopilot system.

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