Auto Watchdog Intensifies Probe Into Tesla's Autopilot Recall As Safety Concerns Mount
Auto Watchdog Intensifies Probe Into Tesla's Autopilot Recall As Safety Concerns Mount
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a new investigation into Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)'s handling of a December recall that affected 2 million vehicles that are equipped with the Autopilot software.
美國國家公路交通安全管理局（NHTSA）已開始對特斯拉公司（納斯達克股票代碼：TSLA）處理12月召回事件的情況進行新的調查，該召回影響了200萬輛裝有自動駕駛軟件的汽車。
The recall involves all Tesla models, including Model Y, X, S, 3, and Cybertruck, and was intended to enact additional safeguards on the Autopilot system following a series of concerning crashes.
此次召回涉及所有特斯拉車型，包括Model Y、X、S、3和Cybertruck，旨在在一系列令人擔憂的撞車事故之後對自動駕駛系統實施額外的保障措施。
Yet with the NHTSA receiving reports of 20 crashes involving the vehicles post-update, the effectiveness of these measures is now under review, Reuters reported Friday.
然而，路透社週五報道，隨着NHTSA在更新後收到20起涉及車輛的撞車事故的報告，這些措施的有效性目前正在審查中。
The new investigation adds to the regulatory scrutiny of Autopilot at a time when CEO Elon Musk is pushing for full self- driving, as Tesla is offering a month of free trials and plans to unveil its Robotaxi on Aug. 8.
這項新的調查增加了對Autopilot的監管審查，當時首席執行官埃隆·馬斯克正在推動完全自動駕駛，因爲特斯拉將提供一個月的免費試用期，並計劃於8月8日推出其Robotaxi。
Regulatory Focus On Autopilot's Safety Record
監管機構關注自動駕駛儀的安全記錄
The latest NHTSA report highlights that despite the recall, new incidents involving Autopilot have surfaced, including several crashes.
NHTSA的最新報告強調，儘管進行了召回，但涉及Autopilot的新事件還是浮出水面，包括幾起撞車事故。
The regulator's Office of Defects Investigation has noted these occurrences and has performed preliminary tests on vehicles that received the updated software.
監管機構的缺陷調查辦公室已經注意到這些事件，並對收到更新軟件的車輛進行了初步測試。
The ongoing safety evaluation highlights a significant disconnect between user expectations of Autopilot's capabilities and its actual functionality, according to the regulatory agency. This "critical safety gap" has reportedly led to misuse by drivers, resulting in avoidable accidents.
監管機構稱，正在進行的安全評估凸顯了用戶對Autopilot功能的期望與其實際功能之間的明顯脫節。據報道，這一 “關鍵安全漏洞” 導致了司機的濫用，導致了本來可以避免的事故。
The agency criticized Tesla for using the term "Autopilot," suggesting it "may lead drivers to believe that the automation has greater capabilities than it does and invite drivers to overly trust the automation."
該機構批評特斯拉使用 “自動駕駛” 一詞，暗示它 “可能會使駕駛員相信自動化比它具有更大的能力，並會讓駕駛員過度信任自動化。”
NHTSA's findings suggest the updated Autopilot software still allows users to revert to previous settings, potentially undermining safety enhancements.
Tesla did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters, the news agency reported.
NHTSA的調查結果表明，更新後的Autopilot軟件仍然允許用戶恢復到以前的設置，這可能會破壞安全增強功能。
該新聞社報道，特斯拉沒有回應路透社的置評請求。
In its report, the NHTSA said Tesla's approach to Autopilot functionality is markedly different from other auto manufacturers.
NHTSA在其報告中表示，特斯拉的自動駕駛功能方法與其他汽車製造商明顯不同。
Concerns Over Data Gaps, Crash Reporting
對數據缺口、崩潰報告的擔憂
NHTSA has also raised concerns regarding the completeness of Tesla's crash data reporting.
NHTSA還對特斯拉碰撞數據報告的完整性表示擔憂。
The agency pointed out that Tesla's data collection primarily captures incidents where airbags are deployed, representing a fraction of all Autopilot-related crashes.
該機構指出，特斯拉的數據收集主要記錄部署安全氣囊的事件，佔所有與自動駕駛相關的撞車事故的一小部分。
This creates a substantial gap in understanding the full extent of issues associated with Autopilot use, the agency said.
該機構表示，這在理解與使用自動駕駛儀相關的全部問題方面造成了巨大差距。
Calls For Stricter Regulation
呼籲更嚴格的監管
This renewed probe by NHTSA is part of a series of investigations by various government agencies into Tesla's Autopilot.
NHTSA重新進行的這項調查是各政府機構對特斯拉Autopilot進行的一系列調查的一部分。
The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission are also examining claims that Tesla may have misled consumers and investors about the capabilities of Autopilot, potentially overstating its effectiveness.
司法部和證券交易委員會也在調查有關特斯拉可能在自動駕駛功能方面誤導消費者和投資者的指控，這可能誇大了其有效性。
Market Reactions
市場反應
Tesla shares dropped by 1.7% on Friday, yet they have climbed more than 13.7% over the week, representing the strongest weekly gain for the stock in almost a year.
特斯拉股價週五下跌了1.7％，但本週上漲了13.7％以上，這是該股近一年來最強勁的周漲幅。
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