@BenjaminDEKR: Tragic but puzzling. Lane departure systems and forward collision auto-braking are standard on modern semi-trucks like …
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A tragic accident in Nevada involving a Tesla Semi driver who fell asleep and struck multiple cars, killing two people, prompts commentary on the availability of standard safety features like lane departure systems and forward collision auto-braking in modern semi-trucks.
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Tragic but puzzling. Lane departure systems and forward collision auto-braking are standard on modern semi-trucks like Freightliner and Kenworth.
And they have been for a while… my 2020 Freightliner had front radar and a camera system. https://t.co/Ktzy9a2Sw7
Whole Mars Catalog (@wholemars): A tragic accident has occurred in Nevada after the driver of a Tesla Semi fell asleep and hit multiple other cars.
Two people, Sergio and Jen Villanueva, died after their Volkswagen Beetle was hit.
I am calling on Tesla to accelerate the development of self-driving for the
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