Tesla's Self-Driving Software Gains Approval in Netherlands, Paving Way for EU Expansion
Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised software has received approval from Dutch regulators, marking the first instance of such technology being authorized in Europe. The software, which requires human supervision, allows vehicles to steer, brake, and accelerate autonomously on highways and city streets. This approval follows 18 months of testing and analysis by the Dutch vehicle authority RDW. Tesla plans to submit an application for EU-wide use, aiming to expand the software's availability across Europe. The company views this development as crucial to its growth strategy, with hopes that artificial intelligence-driven self-driving technology will become a significant revenue stream.