Another Tesla model has crashed while in autonomous mode. The Tesla Model X driven near Whitehall in Montana veered off the road into a wooden guardrail early on a Sunday morning, according to reports. This is the second high-profile Tesla accident in quick succession after a Model S collided with a trailer in Florida, killing the driver.
Tesla has confirmed that the Model X was under autonomous control but that the driver had failed to comply with the minimum interaction and awareness. In a statement issued to the media, Tesla added, “No force was detected on the steering wheel for over two minutes after autosteer was engaged.”
Tesla went on to say, “Autopilot is getting better all the time, but it is not perfect and still requires the driver to remain alert. Nonetheless, when used in conjunction with driver oversight, the data is unequivocal that Autopilot reduces driver workload and results in a statistically significant improvement in safety when compared to purely manual driving.”
Elon Musk stated the electric car manufacturer has no intention of disabling its autonomous features.
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