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Trump’s Nominee Vows NHTSA Independence Amid Tesla Scrutiny

1/18/2025

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President-elect Trump's Transportation Secretary nominee, Sean Duffy, acknowledged the NHTSA's investigations into Tesla's driver assistance systems after crashes linked to 2.4 million vehicles. He also committed to examining FAA fines imposed on SpaceX for launch violations, stressing the importance of NHTSA's independence, especially in light of pressures from Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk.

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President-elect Trump's Transportation Secretary nominee, Sean Duffy, acknowledged the NHTSA's investigations into Tesla's driver assistance systems after crashes linked to 2.4 million vehicles. He also committed to examining FAA fines imposed on SpaceX for launch violations, stressing the importance of NHTSA's independence, especially in light of pressures from Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk.