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BYD probes distrust of Tesla FSD with promise of full compensation for self-driving accidents

Tesla has delayed plans to unveil its next-generation Roadster again, pushing the schedule to after August as development linked to SpaceX thruster technology takes longer than expected. The company is also pursuing sensor reliability, including a patent for a camera system that cleans its own lens. Debate continues over the safety of unsupervised driving and compensation for self-driving accidents, as rivals such as BYD, XPeng and Rivian accelerate development and responsibility frameworks.

Mobility

Tesla \'Model 3 Plaid\' vs Ferrari \'Luce\' sets up high-performance EV showdown

Tesla’s growth plans are again in focus as speculation rises about a high-performance Model 3 Plaid and Elon Musk mentions merger talks with SpaceX. Debate continues over Tesla’s FSD after a lawsuit refund and questions about safety, even as the latest v14 is seen as improved. Waymo’s lead in robotaxis is highlighted. China’s EV market expands rapidly, led by BYD and others. In Korea, autonomous driving and mobility services advance. Ferrari’s first full EV, the Luce, faces design backlash.

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Tesla FSD safety claims questioned; some internal AI staff say they do not trust it

A Reuters review found Tesla’s promoted safety statistics for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system were based on a comparison using different crash measures. Researchers and former Tesla staff interviewed were sceptical of claims that FSD is up to 10 times safer than human drivers. Some former data labelers and an autonomy engineer said they would not trust the system. The review also cited reports of testing and mapping practices and growing regulatory scrutiny.