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Tesla's flagship SUV, the Model Y, has become the first vehicle to pass the new driver assistance system test introduced by US transportation authorities.
According to Reuters, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on the 7th (local time) that the 2026 Tesla Model Y passed the new Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) test.
This test was added to the existing New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) after approval by the US Congress in 2024, and there have been no successful cases until now.
While previous tests evaluated forward collision warning and lane departure warning, the new test adds items such as emergency braking after detecting pedestrians, lane keeping assist, blind-spot warning, and blind-spot intervention capabilities.
This is intended to create a safer traffic environment in line with technological advancements.
NHTSA added electronic stability control (ESC), forward collision warning, and lane departure warning to its evaluations in 2011, a rear visibility system in 2013, and automatic emergency braking in 2015.
Jonathan Morrison, NHTSA Administrator, stated, "This (passing) is a significant step forward in our efforts to provide the most comprehensive safety ratings in history," adding, "We hope that more car companies will be able to meet these requirements in the future."
Tesla has been developing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software with the goal of creating 'robotaxis,' which are unmanned vehicles.
FSD is a technology where artificial intelligence (AI) handles acceleration, braking, and lane changes to the destination, and currently operates only in a supervisory capacity with a driver present in the vehicle.
It is currently available in the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. Recently, it also received approval from Dutch authorities for its use.
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