Safety Regulations
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.
Hong Kong's inquiry into the deadly Tai Po fire at Wang Fuk Court heard that the temporary removal of fireproof windows complied with regulations. Panel chairman Mr Justice David Lok Kai-hong questioned whether existing rules fairly balance workers' welfare and residents' safety. The inferno, which lasted 43 hours starting November 26 last year, killed 168 people in the deadliest blaze since 1948.
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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.