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Tesla Faces Scrutiny as NHTSA Cuts Workforce Amid Investigations

2/23/2025

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Amidst a storm of scrutiny over Tesla's self-driving technology following a pedestrian's tragic death, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has cut 4% of its workforce. With three active investigations into the software's performance in low visibility, Elon Musk's dual role in leading a government efficiency team and managing Tesla adds complexity to the situation.

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Amidst a storm of scrutiny over Tesla's self-driving technology following a pedestrian's tragic death, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has cut 4% of its workforce. With three active investigations into the software's performance in low visibility, Elon Musk's dual role in leading a government efficiency team and managing Tesla adds complexity to the situation.