Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Faces Scrutiny After Railroad Crossing Incident
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, a cornerstone of the company's valuation, is under renewed scrutiny after a near-miss at a railroad crossing. Italo Frigoli's June test drive nearly turned catastrophic when his Tesla failed to decelerate for descending crossing arms and flashing lights—requiring manual intervention to avoid a potential collision. Video evidence corroborates the incident, now under investigation by NBC News.
The revelation comes amid polarized analyst views on FSD's capabilities. While some hail it as a 'game-changer,' others warn of potentially fatal flaws. Tesla shares dipped fractionally in Wednesday trading as shareholders weighed the implications of this safety lapse.