Tesla, Inc. 's Autopilot function has recently become the target of a number of national regulators.

For some reason, regulators seem to be interested in Tesla, Inc. 's autopilot system, according to a number of new reports, including Automotive News.Regulators are now "scrutinizing Autopilot more closely than ever before," the report said.

Tesla, Inc. 's autopilot was also called a "disaster waiting to happen" by Bloomberg. The media said regulators were stepping up scrutiny of the function and that a "potential blow" could be coming.

In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has the power to force the recall of cars, has launched two formal defect investigations (forward collision avoidance system and accidental braking), which may eventually force Tesla, Inc. to modify the car.In cases where secure operation is still not possible, the use of Autopilot will also be restricted.

Musk and the "positive gang" of the US government

'The crackdown on Autopilot will not only damage Tesla, Inc. 's reputation in the eyes of consumers, but also affect investors who trust the company, 'Automotive News wrote. They have always believed in Tesla, Inc. 's sincerity in autopilot and helped Tesla, Inc. CEO Musk become the richest man in the world.

In other words, it may be a reminderAutopilot's capabilities may have been exaggerated from the start.

At the same time, the long-standing tension between the US government and Tesla, Inc. has reached a boiling point.

Musk, who has always been outspoken, mocked NHTSA as a "funny policeman" and pointed out that US President Joe Biden turned a blind eye to Tesla, Inc. 's achievements in electric cars, but chose to flatter his competitors Ford and General Motors Co.

In addition, Musk launched a generous attack on lawmakers and regulators on Twitter, even offering a $43 billion deal to buy the well-known social media platform when Twitter began "normative speech."

Tesla, Inc. 's autopilot system is regulated.

At the repeated request of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which is responsible for independent accident investigation, the NHTSA has launched a rigorous investigation to strengthen the regulation of self-driving cars.

Although NTSB does not have the power to force automakers, it still makes recommendationsIt is hoped that Tesla, Inc. will accept the safeguard measures for the autopilot system that General Motors Co and Ford have adopted.Tesla, Inc. did not respond to this.

Jennifer Homendy, chairman of the NTSB Committee, has publicly stated:

Now, the American road seems to be in the wilderness west. This is a disaster that will happen eventually, an indefinite time bomb.

According to Bloomberg, David Friedman, vice president of publicity for Consumer report and former deputy director of NHTSA, said that if NHTSA did impose a mandatory recall on Autopilot, Tesla, Inc. would have to suffer the consequences.

Since Tesla, Inc. 's car accident in 2016, NTSB has been pointing out Tesla, Inc. 's serious problem: it can't actually see the side of an 18-wheeled trailer, he said in an interview.

"how can a self-driving car not safely bypass such a conspicuous emergency vehicle? This is unbelievable. " Friedman said.

In addition, Tesla, Inc. 's Autopilot function has also been reviewed by regulators in Germany.

A spokesman for KBA, Germany's federal motor vehicle regulatory agency, said it was investigating Tesla, Inc. 's automatic lane change function and determining whether it was licensed in Europe. In addition, KBA is in contact with the Dutch vehicle management agency, which is responsible for reviewing Tesla, Inc. cars in Europe. Neither Tesla, Inc. nor KBA could be reached for comment.