您现在的位置是:綜合 >>正文
【】
綜合6514人已围观
简介A Tesla sedan slammed into a fire truck on Los Angeles' heavily trafficked 405 freeway, on Monday. S ...
A Tesla sedan slammed into a fire truck on Los Angeles' heavily trafficked 405 freeway, on Monday.
Such an incident on this accident-prone highway wouldn't normally be newsworthy, but an official Twitter account for the fire department in question reported the driver was operating in Tesla's autopilot mode. The California Highway Patrol (CHP), who responded to the accident, confirmed with Mashable that the driver claims he was operating in Autopilot mode. The CHP is currently investigating if Autopilot was actually in use.
Tesla's autopilot system, however, is still progressing and requires drivers to be prepared to grab the wheel and react to circumstances at all times.
SEE ALSO:Automotive expert Bob Lutz suggests buying a Tesla before it goes out of businessA Tesla spokesperson, in a statement to Mashable, provided this succinct message:

"Autopilot is intended for use only with a fully attentive driver."
It's unknown whether the Tesla driver was truly negligent while operating in autopilot mode, or if another factor contributed to the accident. It's also possible the Tesla wasn't actually in autopilot mode, even though the driver thought it was. Either way, the Tesla Model S — Tesla's much acclaimed all-electric, high-speed, luxurious sedan — was adequately smashed and mangled during the collision. Incredibly, fire officials reported no injuries.
While working a freeway accident this morning, Engine 42 was struck by a #Tesla traveling at 65 mph. The driver reports the vehicle was on autopilot. Amazingly there were no injuries! Please stay alert while driving! #abc7eyewitness #ktla #CulverCity #distracteddriving pic.twitter.com/RgEmd43tNe
— Culver City Firefighters (@CC_Firefighters) January 22, 2018
Tesla plans for its autopilot system to one day be truly autonomous — meaning drivers can expect their Tesla to be fully self-driving, like a chauffeur. For now, Tesla's software is still in what's classified by the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a "Level 2 automated system." This means that Tesla's autopilot is "driver-assisted" technology that requires drivers to always be fully aware and ready to take control to the steering wheel and pedals.
Tesla notes that it continually underscores to drivers that they need to pay attention and keep control of their car. For instance, before a driver can enable the autopilot, the driver must tell the software that he or she acknowledges rules about being prepared and engaged at all times.
Drivers being over-reliant on autopilot is a recurring problem, though it's relatively rare. In 2016, for instance, a Tesla driver operating in autopilot mode was killed when his Model S drove underneath a tractor-trailer. The NHTSA, however, cleared Tesla and determined the driver was at fault.
Consumer Reports has suggested that Tesla change the name for autopilot to something less misleading. Indeed, autopilot may one day fulfill the grand ambitions of its name — but this goal is still far from realized.
In 2016, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the significant announcement that, henceforth, every Tesla would now be fitted with the hardware necessary (like cameras) to be a completely autonomous vehicle. It's unclear when the self-driving software will catch up.
For now, Tesla drivers should keep their hands on the wheel -- for everyone's benefit, not least the sake of fire trucks and emergency personnel on bustling U.S. freeways.
Update: January 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. EST: This post has been updated to include the following collision report from the California Highway Patrol.
1-22-18 Tesla vs CCFD by mashablescribd on Scribd
Featured Video For You
This isn’t the first time Elon Musk made big promises
TopicsSelf-Driving CarsTesla
Tags:
转载:欢迎各位朋友分享到网络,但转载请说明文章出处“夫榮妻貴網”。http://new.maomao321.com/news/22c4799930.html
相关文章
Over 82,000 evacuate as Blue Cut fire rapidly spreads in southern California
綜合A rapidly spreading wildfire in southern California's Cajon Pass has grown in hot, dry weather, thre ...
【綜合】
阅读更多New 'Rick and Morty' fan theory makes a scary amount of sense
綜合SPOILER ALERT: If you have not yet watched season 3 episode 7 of Rick and Morty'The Ricklantis Mixup ...
【綜合】
阅读更多Even Apple admits Face ID can't fully secure your sensitive data
綜合As long rumored, the unveiling of the iPhone X on Tuesday brought with it the death of Touch ID. In ...
【綜合】
阅读更多
热门文章
- This company is hiring someone just to drink all day
- Hillary Clinton may have found the one person more annoying than Ted Cruz
- Even Apple admits Face ID can't fully secure your sensitive data
- The Cassini spacecraft will crash into Saturn to save its moons
- Singapore rolls out video
- Hey Apple, calling your retail stores 'town squares' is a little much
最新文章
Olympian celebrates by ordering an intimidating amount of McDonald's
The year of Wonder Woman continues with the excellent 'Professor Marston'
Even Jennifer Lawrence was 'shaken' after seeing 'mother!'
Even Senator Al Franken is worried about iPhone X's Face ID
Singapore rolls out video
Hillary Clinton may have found the one person more annoying than Ted Cruz