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Regulatory Rollback
The Trump transition team aims to abolish a Biden-era rule requiring reports on crashes involving autonomous vehicles, a move that would primarily benefit Tesla, which has reported the most crashes under this rule.
This rule, established by the in 2021, mandates automakers to report incidents within 30 seconds of a crash involving automated driving systems, aimed at enhancing safety and oversight of emerging technologies.
Industry and Safety Implications
Critics argue that removing the crash-reporting requirement could undermine the government's ability to investigate and ensure the safety of vehicles equipped with automated-driving systems, potentially endangering public safety.
The proposal also reflects broader efforts to liberalize regulations on autonomous vehicles, with Musk advocating for a federal approval process for autonomous vehicles to replace the current state-by-state patchwork.