Self-Driving · September 2026Gaffe level: Typo
Tesla autopilot probe urged after videos show drivers asleep at the wheel
Viral videos of Tesla drivers asleep at the wheel have a congressman pressing NHTSA to investigate its Full Self-Driving engineering analysis. Apparently 'Full Self-Driving' was taken literally by exactly the people it shouldn't be.
Source: USA Today
85,000 California Home Batteries Team Up for a Record 745 MW Grid Save
During an October heat wave, more than 85,000 Tesla Powerwalls plus Sunrun home batteries discharged together for a record 745 MW virtual power plant event, bigger than most gas peaker plants in the state. Homeowners got paid for helping the grid through the evening peak.
Source: Electrek