First Tesla Autopilot Death

**Dark Black** · 1 July 2016, 09:18

This was always going to happen...

**FatLazyContractor** · 1 July 2016, 09:18

Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View Post

Obviously Tesla, trying to say it's not their fault

https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...-car-elon-musk

Sad unnecessary death.

As I said on the other thread, I am considering shifting loyalties towards Tesla but this news doesn't fill me with confidence.

**eek** · 1 July 2016, 09:20

Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post

Sad unnecessary death.

As I said on the other thread, I am considering shifting loyalties towards Tesla but this news doesn't fill me with confidence.

Autopilot is no more than posher cruise control. This is no different from falling asleep at the wheel and driving into a concrete bridge support

**barrydidit** · 1 July 2016, 09:21

Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post

Sad unnecessary death.

As I said on the other thread, I am considering shifting loyalties towards Tesla but this news doesn't fill me with confidence.

Yeah, don't lose your head.

**barrydidit** · 1 July 2016, 09:22

Originally posted by eek View Post

Autopilot is no more than posher cruise control. This is no different from falling asleep at the wheel and driving into a concrete bridge support

WES - the article suggests Tesla recommend remaining in control (hands on the wheel) at all times. Temptation to not do so must be great though after building confidence in the technology

**OwlHoot** · 1 July 2016, 09:23

One for the history books, like the first ever train fatality in 1830.

I'm surprised the Tesla didn't have some form of radar, like the speed guns on police cars, to detect objects in the car's path.

**FatLazyContractor** · 1 July 2016, 09:25

Originally posted by barrydidit View Post

WES - the article suggests Tesla recommend remaining in control (hands on the wheel) at all times. Temptation to not do so must be great though after building confidence in the technology

Yes, but occasionally on someones head

**MrMarkyMark** · 1 July 2016, 09:27

I was wondering whether the guy they caught

in the Beemer going down the motorway has put his name down for a Tesla

**FatLazyContractor** · 1 July 2016, 09:28

Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View Post

I was wondering whether the guy they caught

in the Beemer going down the motorway has put his name down for a Tesla

Yes, but he should get compensation from supreme court for violations of his human rights first.

First Tesla Autopilot Death