Tesla on Autopilot TACC Crashed into Van on European Highway

May 26, 2016

A Tesla Model S, utilizing its Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) feature within the Autopilot system, was involved in a collision with a stationary van on a crowded European highway. The crash resulted in significant damage to the vehicle's front end, as recorded by the driver.

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Alleged deployer: tesla
Alleged developer: tesla
Alleged harmed parties: unnamed-tesla-owner, tesla-drivers

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