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Tesla and Waymo executives defend self-driving safety in Senate hearing
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Top executives from Tesla and Waymo testified before a U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday, defending the safety of their autonomous vehicles amid recent incidents and calls for federal regulations. Lawmakers expressed bipartisan support for uniform national standards to address the current patchwork of state laws governing self-driving cars. Concerns over liability, remote operations, and competition from China also dominated the discussion.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued strict new regulations requiring vehicles to have obvious mechanical door releases for emergencies. This comes alongside a US investigation into Tesla's electronic latches, prompting a likely global redesign of the company's iconic hidden handles. The changes aim to ensure doors can be opened easily even without power or familiarity with the vehicle.
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