What Musk is actually scared of:
-DOGE hearings
-Starlink hearings
-NHTSA implementing a 2016 guidance that deems "foreseeable misuse" of driver assistance systems a defect
-DOJ fraud charges over "Full Self-Driving"
-EPA crackdown on systematically out-of-compliance facilities at Musk-run firms
-DOGE hearings
-Starlink hearings
-NHTSA implementing a 2016 guidance that deems "foreseeable misuse" of driver assistance systems a defect
-DOJ fraud charges over "Full Self-Driving"
-EPA crackdown on systematically out-of-compliance facilities at Musk-run firms
the "other reasons" Musk deems "irrelevant" include silly little stuff like requiring his companies adhere to the law
October 30, 2026 at 2:22 PM
What Musk is actually scared of:
-DOGE hearings
-Starlink hearings
-NHTSA implementing a 2016 guidance that deems "foreseeable misuse" of driver assistance systems a defect
-DOJ fraud charges over "Full Self-Driving"
-EPA crackdown on systematically out-of-compliance facilities at Musk-run firms
-DOGE hearings
-Starlink hearings
-NHTSA implementing a 2016 guidance that deems "foreseeable misuse" of driver assistance systems a defect
-DOJ fraud charges over "Full Self-Driving"
-EPA crackdown on systematically out-of-compliance facilities at Musk-run firms
Es geht also nicht nur um fehlerhafte Objekterkennung. Untersucht wird vielmehr, ob das System FSD überhaupt erkennt, dass seine eigene Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit (Wetter) eingeschränkt ist und Fahrer warnt.
#Tesla #FSD #NHTSA
static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2026...
#Tesla #FSD #NHTSA
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November 3, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Es geht also nicht nur um fehlerhafte Objekterkennung. Untersucht wird vielmehr, ob das System FSD überhaupt erkennt, dass seine eigene Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit (Wetter) eingeschränkt ist und Fahrer warnt.
#Tesla #FSD #NHTSA
static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2026...
#Tesla #FSD #NHTSA
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“Please file with NHTSA”
October 31, 2026 at 10:56 PM
“Please file with NHTSA”
"Believe it or not, NHTSA can build exceptional situations into the performance standards already under development"
I wish I had the confidence of this author that NHTSA is doing anything in particular to develop meaningful and transparent performance standards for Autonomous Vehicles
I wish I had the confidence of this author that NHTSA is doing anything in particular to develop meaningful and transparent performance standards for Autonomous Vehicles
November 2, 2026 at 5:55 PM
"Believe it or not, NHTSA can build exceptional situations into the performance standards already under development"
I wish I had the confidence of this author that NHTSA is doing anything in particular to develop meaningful and transparent performance standards for Autonomous Vehicles
I wish I had the confidence of this author that NHTSA is doing anything in particular to develop meaningful and transparent performance standards for Autonomous Vehicles
NHTSA has proposed new equipment specs for vehicles with only automated driving systems. Tesla is the only company with a car with no steering wheel.
NHTSA Proposes Cyan Lights For AVs, And Other Conveniently Tesla-Specific Changes - Jalopnik
www.jalopnik.com
November 2, 2026 at 5:22 AM
NHTSA has proposed new equipment specs for vehicles with only automated driving systems. Tesla is the only company with a car with no steering wheel.
"Reduce driving" is the simplest, most reliable way to reduce crash deaths, but NHTSA and national safety org's seldom mention it.
New research: "Vehicle miles traveled was [states'] strongest predictor of overall and motor vehicle occupant fatality rates."
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
New research: "Vehicle miles traveled was [states'] strongest predictor of overall and motor vehicle occupant fatality rates."
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
October 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
"Reduce driving" is the simplest, most reliable way to reduce crash deaths, but NHTSA and national safety org's seldom mention it.
New research: "Vehicle miles traveled was [states'] strongest predictor of overall and motor vehicle occupant fatality rates."
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
New research: "Vehicle miles traveled was [states'] strongest predictor of overall and motor vehicle occupant fatality rates."
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Make sure you share these astute observations with NHTSA and the FAA.
November 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Make sure you share these astute observations with NHTSA and the FAA.
link for the previous dashboard... these are nationwide numbers, not Austin
robotaxitracker.com/government/c...
robotaxitracker.com/government/c...
Robotaxi Crash Reports — NHTSA Standing General Order Data | Robotaxi Tracker
Every robotaxi crash report filed with NHTSA under the Standing General Order for Waymo, Tesla, Zoox and Avride: monthly trends, severity, who was at fault, what they hit, and the full searchable repo...
robotaxitracker.com
October 29, 2026 at 3:40 PM
link for the previous dashboard... these are nationwide numbers, not Austin
robotaxitracker.com/government/c...
robotaxitracker.com/government/c...
Waymo crash:
Echo Park, LA
Waymo's redacted NHTSA crash report expected public ~mid-December.
OP: tiktok.sylknet
Echo Park, LA
Waymo's redacted NHTSA crash report expected public ~mid-December.
OP: tiktok.sylknet
October 30, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Waymo crash:
Echo Park, LA
Waymo's redacted NHTSA crash report expected public ~mid-December.
OP: tiktok.sylknet
Echo Park, LA
Waymo's redacted NHTSA crash report expected public ~mid-December.
OP: tiktok.sylknet
... Wenn Tesla erklärt, seine Fahrzeuge erfüllten die Anforderungen an autonomes Fahren auf #SAE-Level-4, akzeptiert Texas diese Selbstauskunft weitgehend und erteilt die Genehmigung.
Jetzt tobt ein Machtkampf zwischen der eigentlich zuständigen Bundesbehörde #NHTSA und der texanischen ...
2/...
Jetzt tobt ein Machtkampf zwischen der eigentlich zuständigen Bundesbehörde #NHTSA und der texanischen ...
2/...
November 3, 2026 at 5:32 AM
... Wenn Tesla erklärt, seine Fahrzeuge erfüllten die Anforderungen an autonomes Fahren auf #SAE-Level-4, akzeptiert Texas diese Selbstauskunft weitgehend und erteilt die Genehmigung.
Jetzt tobt ein Machtkampf zwischen der eigentlich zuständigen Bundesbehörde #NHTSA und der texanischen ...
2/...
Jetzt tobt ein Machtkampf zwischen der eigentlich zuständigen Bundesbehörde #NHTSA und der texanischen ...
2/...
... Zulassungsbehörde #TxDMV (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles).
Musk dürfte ein erhebliches Interesse daran haben, Trump zu einer wohlwollenden Intervention zugunsten Teslas bei der NHTSA zu bewegen. Das ist zugegebenermaßen eine Vermutung meinerseits, allerdings keine besonders abwegige.
3/3
Musk dürfte ein erhebliches Interesse daran haben, Trump zu einer wohlwollenden Intervention zugunsten Teslas bei der NHTSA zu bewegen. Das ist zugegebenermaßen eine Vermutung meinerseits, allerdings keine besonders abwegige.
3/3
November 3, 2026 at 5:32 AM
... Zulassungsbehörde #TxDMV (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles).
Musk dürfte ein erhebliches Interesse daran haben, Trump zu einer wohlwollenden Intervention zugunsten Teslas bei der NHTSA zu bewegen. Das ist zugegebenermaßen eine Vermutung meinerseits, allerdings keine besonders abwegige.
3/3
Musk dürfte ein erhebliches Interesse daran haben, Trump zu einer wohlwollenden Intervention zugunsten Teslas bei der NHTSA zu bewegen. Das ist zugegebenermaßen eine Vermutung meinerseits, allerdings keine besonders abwegige.
3/3
I mean, a fleet of 4,000 will crash more than a fleet of 400... and 84% of the Waymo crashes were someone else crashing into them, whereas with Tesla it's basically 50-50
it's fine to not like Waymos, but there is absolutely a difference between them and Tesla
robotaxitracker.com/government/c...
it's fine to not like Waymos, but there is absolutely a difference between them and Tesla
robotaxitracker.com/government/c...
Robotaxi Crash Reports — NHTSA Standing General Order Data | Robotaxi Tracker
Every robotaxi crash report filed with NHTSA under the Standing General Order for Waymo, Tesla, Zoox and Avride: monthly trends, severity, who was at fault, what they hit, and the full searchable repo...
robotaxitracker.com
October 29, 2026 at 4:13 PM
I mean, a fleet of 4,000 will crash more than a fleet of 400... and 84% of the Waymo crashes were someone else crashing into them, whereas with Tesla it's basically 50-50
it's fine to not like Waymos, but there is absolutely a difference between them and Tesla
robotaxitracker.com/government/c...
it's fine to not like Waymos, but there is absolutely a difference between them and Tesla
robotaxitracker.com/government/c...
Funny there were 249 in Austin alone but NHTSA only knows of 65 total in the US
October 29, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Funny there were 249 in Austin alone but NHTSA only knows of 65 total in the US
More like burns ~$15 million a day while not fixing multiple months old NHTSA recalls, eg their recall for floodwater
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
From coast to coast, a pair of videos of Waymo robots stuck in/by floodwater. First, a police officer took over and drove a Waymo robot w passenger:
300 block of W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Notice the robot tried backing up, but didn't get very far.
OP: tiktok.thnximadeit
300 block of W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Notice the robot tried backing up, but didn't get very far.
OP: tiktok.thnximadeit
October 31, 2026 at 7:18 PM
More like burns ~$15 million a day while not fixing multiple months old NHTSA recalls, eg their recall for floodwater
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Great Dane Landing Gear Assembly equipment recall (NHTSA campaign 26E074000)
https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/#26E074000
https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/#26E074000
November 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Great Dane Landing Gear Assembly equipment recall (NHTSA campaign 26E074000)
https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/#26E074000
https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/#26E074000
NHTSA is investigating the 2021-2022 Ford E-350, 2021 Ford F59, and 2021 F-750 with the 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 for potential catastrophic engine failure.
NHTSA Probing Ford's Godzilla Engine For Known Cam Failures - CarScoops
www.carscoops.com
November 2, 2026 at 4:35 PM
NHTSA is investigating the 2021-2022 Ford E-350, 2021 Ford F59, and 2021 F-750 with the 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 for potential catastrophic engine failure.
⚠️ Recall Alerts: vehicle, food and product recalls in plain English as they're announced: what's affected, the hazard, and what to do. Every post comes from the official notice.
Data: NHTSA, FDA, CPSC. Not a government account. Automated by JD Media, LLC.
Data: NHTSA, FDA, CPSC. Not a government account. Automated by JD Media, LLC.
October 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
⚠️ Recall Alerts: vehicle, food and product recalls in plain English as they're announced: what's affected, the hazard, and what to do. Every post comes from the official notice.
Data: NHTSA, FDA, CPSC. Not a government account. Automated by JD Media, LLC.
Data: NHTSA, FDA, CPSC. Not a government account. Automated by JD Media, LLC.
2017 Honda Pilot: 935 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 4 recalls. Full year-by-year record:
2017 Honda Pilot Problems: 935 Complaints, 4 Recalls — Should You Buy? #Shorts
NHTSA complaint and recall record for the 2017 Honda Pilot.
problemsbyvin.com
November 1, 2026 at 10:19 PM
2017 Honda Pilot: 935 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 4 recalls. Full year-by-year record:
2007 Chevrolet Impala: 627 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls. Steering is the #1 reported problem. Full year-by-year record:
2007 Chevrolet Impala Problems: 627 Complaints, 3 Recalls — Should You Buy? #Shorts
NHTSA complaint and recall record for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala.
problemsbyvin.com
November 3, 2026 at 3:32 AM
2007 Chevrolet Impala: 627 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls. Steering is the #1 reported problem. Full year-by-year record:
2019 Honda Pilot: 919 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 13 recalls. Powertrain is the #1 reported problem. Full year-by-year record:
2019 Honda Pilot Problems: 919 Complaints, 13 Recalls — Should You Buy? #Shorts
NHTSA complaint and recall record for the 2019 Honda Pilot.
problemsbyvin.com
November 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
2019 Honda Pilot: 919 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 13 recalls. Powertrain is the #1 reported problem. Full year-by-year record:
2005 Toyota Prius: 1,051 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 6 recalls. Brakes is the #1 reported problem. Full year-by-year record:
2005 Toyota Prius Problems: 1,051 Complaints, 6 Recalls — Should You Buy? #Shorts
NHTSA complaint and recall record for the 2005 Toyota Prius.
problemsbyvin.com
November 3, 2026 at 9:04 PM
2005 Toyota Prius: 1,051 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 6 recalls. Brakes is the #1 reported problem. Full year-by-year record:
Muller Prazision Steering Damper equipment recall (NHTSA campaign 26E071000)
https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/#26E071000
https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/#26E071000
November 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Muller Prazision Steering Damper equipment recall (NHTSA campaign 26E071000)
https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/#26E071000
https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/#26E071000