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Tesla pressures Sweden: 'Could avoid accidents'

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

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  • Tesla asserts that 15 traffic accidents in Sweden could have been prevented if its self-driving system, FSD (Supervised), were permitted.
  • While Denmark and the Netherlands have approved similar technology, Sweden remains hesitant.
  • A video released by Tesla demonstrates the system's ability to automatically brake and avoid a collision, urging Swedish authorities to grant approval.

Tesla is actively lobbying Swedish authorities to approve its FSD (Supervised) self-driving system, arguing that it could significantly enhance road safety.

The electric vehicle manufacturer claims that 15 traffic accidents in Sweden could have been averted had the technology been allowed. This push comes as Denmark and the Netherlands have already given the green light to similar autonomous driving systems.

To illustrate the system's capabilities, Tesla released a video showing a near-miss incident. In the footage, a bus crosses a solid line and changes lanes in front of a Tesla. The car's FSD system automatically detects the hazard and brakes, successfully avoiding a collision.

Despite these demonstrations and the approvals in neighboring countries, Sweden has yet to grant permission for the widespread use of such advanced driver-assistance systems, leaving Tesla to continue its efforts to persuade regulators.

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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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