Sunday, November 17, 2024

Teslsa Scores the Highest Fatal Accident Rate: Study

Tesla's vehicles have the highest fatal accident rate among all car brands in America, according to a recent iSeeCars study that analyzed data from the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).

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#1 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-17 10:49 AM

Does this mean the cars are bad or does it mean bad drivers tend to buy them?

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-11-17 11:23 AM

I wonder how much of this is the so-called full self-driving system?

US probes Tesla's Full Self-Driving software in 2.4 mln cars after fatal crash (October 2024)
www.reuters.com

... The U.S. auto safety regulator on Friday opened an investigation into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the automaker's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software after four reported collisions, including a 2023 fatal crash.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) preliminary evaluation is the first step before the agency could seek a recall of the vehicles if it believes they pose an unreasonable risk to safety.

The new scrutiny of the advanced driver assistance system comes as Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks to shift Tesla's focus to self-driving technology and robotaxis as it faces growing competition and weak demand in its auto business. ...



#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-17 04:03 PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) preliminary evaluation is the first step before the agency could seek a recall of the vehicles if it believes they pose an unreasonable risk to safety.

I wonder if the NHTSA is on Co-President Elon's list of agencies to cancel?

#4 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-11-17 04:08 PM

With his impressive kill ratio Leon is the perfect choice to be dotard's transportation czar.

#5 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2024-11-17 04:09 PM

The skateboard concept was never all its cracked up to be. People bought that ---- wholesale though early on in Tesla's run.

#6 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2024-11-17 06:55 PM

@#6 ... The skateboard concept ...

First time I have heard that phrase.

Is this a correct citation for it?

Skateboard (automotive platform)
en.wikipedia.org(automotive_platform)

... A skateboard is a type of configuration for automotive chassis, used for automotive platforms of battery electric vehicles. The skateboard chassis includes a base structure or a platform, which houses the batteries, electric motors and other electronic components fundamental to an electric vehicle.

A skateboard chassis cuts down the cost and complexity of manufacturing and production of electric vehicles, as it is a self-contained platform, with all the necessary driving and electronic components integrated into it, and which can be mounted with a variety of bodies after scaling them into various sizes. The skateboard allows an automaker to design and manufacture vehicles in several vehicle categories and body segments without engineering each one independently. ...



#7 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-17 07:36 PM


Does this mean the cars are bad or does it mean bad drivers tend to buy them?

#2 | POSTED BY REDIAL

idk, why aren't they getting sued? Seems like liability here would be paramount to fix this abuse, and tech failure.

Tesla Has The Highest Accident Rate Of Any Auto Brand
"What a missed opportunity," said Matthew Wansley, a professor at the Cardozo School of Law in New York. "I have yet to see Tesla, or anyone defending Tesla, come up with an argument for why we should be letting people use [Autopilot] on roads that could have cross traffic. That's how a lot of these crashes are happening."
www.forbes.com

#8 | Posted by oneironaut at 2024-11-17 09:51 PM

"The models on this list likely reflect a combination of driver behavior and driving conditions, leading to increased crashes and fatalities," iSeeCars executive analyst Karl Brauer said in the report. "A focused, alert driver, traveling at a legal or prudent speed, without being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, is the most likely to arrive safely regardless of the vehicle they're driving."

This is just a more PC version of the "Nut behind the wheel" -------- they liked to say back in the 60s & 70s. The cars are clearly unsafe.

#9 | Posted by s1l3ntc0y0t3 at 2024-11-17 11:01 PM

Just wait till you see what he does with doge.

#10 | Posted by Nixon at 2024-11-18 09:27 AM

why aren't they getting sued?

en.wikipedia.org

#11 | Posted by Nixon at 2024-11-18 09:29 AM

#7 then you are 20 years out if date Lamp.

It's body on frame with a lower center of gravity. When Musk was still cool to Dems the greatness and survivability was front page here, and unibody was archaic nonsense for Dino juice mobiles.

#12 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2024-11-18 10:42 AM

what a coincidence this makes it's way here.....now.

almost like magic....

#13 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2024-11-18 10:49 AM

what a coincidence this makes it's way here.....now.

almost like magic....

#13 | Posted by shrimptacodan

What a coincidence that trump will legalize elon's fake self driving cars.

almost like corruption amongst the elites...

I thought yall hated that.

#14 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2024-11-18 12:20 PM

Speaks, did you pay for FSD when you bought your Musk Mobile? lol

#15 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2024-11-18 01:34 PM

Speaks, did you pay for FSD when you bought your Musk Mobile? lol

#15 | Posted by sitzkrieg

Hell no. If I couldve I wouldve bet money that real FSD wouldn't arrive in 10 years, when elon was saying 1 year.

#16 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2024-11-18 01:35 PM

Did you at least get the Performance trim and ludicrous mode? Otherwise wtf is the point lol. There's way better cars.

#17 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2024-11-18 05:57 PM

Did you at least get the Performance trim and ludicrous mode? Otherwise wtf is the point lol. There's way better cars.

#17 | Posted by sitzkrieg

There wasn't when I bought mine. Now I have a way better car. Meanwhile youre whining that a $21k car is a luxury item.

#18 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2024-11-18 06:08 PM

Couldn't afford the S lol.

I'm questioning tax breaks on a $80k-$100k SUVs and $200k Taycans. You keep dodging the hell out of that end of a regressive tax credit.

#19 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2024-11-19 08:08 AM

but as a practical matter, if you can't afford that used Model 3 without the $4k tax rebate, you definitely can't afford to fix it when it breaks because you only get transferred the limited warranty on a low reliability platform. Terrible purchase decision, definitely should not be tax incentivized.

#20 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2024-11-19 08:12 AM

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