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Tesla clarifies driver floored accelerator to 73 mph before FSD crash
Tesla responded to a Business Insider report about a high-speed crash in a residential neighborhood, clarifying that the driver fully pressed the accelerator, reaching 73 mph, and that the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system was not at fault. Elon Musk and Autopilot director Ashok Elluswamy released telemetry data showing the vehicle was in manual mode during the incident. Elluswamy emphasized that FSD drives slowly in residential areas and that using the system is statistically safer than manual driving, with over 10 billion miles driven.
- Driver accelerated to 73 mph in residential area before crash
- Telemetry data confirms FSD was disengaged during the accident
🔎 Why it matters: Tesla's clarification with specific telemetry data reinforces understanding of FSD behavior in residential areas and driver responsibility.
📈 Upside: It confirms FSD limits speed in neighborhoods and did not cause the crash.
📉 Risk: Not applicable.
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