08:25Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Tesla Renames Full Self-Driving System in Europe
Tesla has begun offering its driver-assistance system called Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Europe under the name “Tesla Assisted Driving.” The company made the decision following criticism that the system’s name created the false impression that vehicles were fully autonomous.
According to Reuters, Tesla is already using the new name on its official websites in countries including Germany, Slovakia, Spain and the Netherlands. In the US, the system is still offered under the name “Full Self-Driving (Supervised).”
The main reason for the name change is European regulators’ concerns about safety and advertising. Although FSD performs various functions while the vehicle is being driven, it is not a fully autonomous system. The driver must constantly monitor the road and be ready to take control when necessary. Legal responsibility also remains with the driver.
Authorities in countries such as Sweden and Italy had previously said that the name “Full Self-Driving” could give consumers the false impression that the vehicle could operate without a driver. In particular, there were concerns that the system could be perceived as having a higher level of autonomy.
Meanwhile, Tesla is seeking approval for the widespread use of FSD technology in the European Union. According to the report, eight EU countries have already authorized the system’s use. Slovakia is expected to become the ninth country in the coming days.
However, the final approval process at the European Union level has not yet been completed. A vote originally scheduled for October has been postponed until December. Additional technical testing by some countries, including France, has caused the process to take longer.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk considers FSD technology one of the main areas of the company’s future development. The name change in Europe is also seen as a step toward bringing the system into compliance with regulatory requirements and introducing it to a broader market.
Nevertheless, the introduction of the name “Tesla Assisted Driving” does not mean that the system has automatically been authorized for use throughout Europe. To achieve this, Tesla must complete the relevant technical inspections and approval procedures.