Tesla Discloses DOJ Investigations Over Autopilot and Vehicle Range Estimates

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Tesla has disclosed that it is under investigation by the DOJ over its Autopilot system and vehicle range estimates.
Tesla has stated that it is cooperating with the DOJ and providing the requested information.
The company has received subpoenas from the DOJ as part of two separate investigations.

Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has disclosed that it is under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over its Autopilot system and vehicle range estimates. The company revealed this information in a regulatory filing, stating that it had received subpoenas from the DOJ. The subpoenas are part of two separate investigations, one focusing on Tesla's Autopilot system and the other on the company's public statements about driving range estimates of its vehicles.

The Autopilot investigation is centered around Tesla's claims about the capabilities of its driver-assist system. The DOJ is looking into whether Tesla misrepresented the capabilities of its Autopilot system to customers and investors. The investigation into vehicle range estimates is focused on whether Tesla overstated the driving range of its electric vehicles.

Tesla has stated that it is cooperating with the DOJ and providing the requested information. The company has not provided any further details about the investigations. It is important to note that the issuance of a subpoena does not mean that a company is guilty of any wrongdoing, but rather that the DOJ is seeking more information to determine if any laws have been violated.

These investigations add to the regulatory scrutiny that Tesla has been facing in recent years. The company has previously faced investigations from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over safety concerns related to its Autopilot system. Tesla has consistently defended its Autopilot system, stating that it enhances safety when used properly.

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  • The exact details of the DOJ's investigations and the potential implications for Tesla are not clear at this stage.

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DOJ subpoenas Tesla in probes of Autopilot and driving range estimates

Ars Technica Timothy B. Monday, 23 October 2023 00:00
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    • The article provides a detailed history of Tesla's Autopilot system and its controversies.
    • It also discusses the potential implications of the DOJ's investigation for Tesla.
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    • The article seems to have a slight bias against Tesla, focusing more on the company's controversies than its achievements.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (85%)
      • Ars Technica is owned by Condé Nast, a division of Advance Publications, which has various investments in technology and media companies that could be competitors or partners of Tesla.
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      90%

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      Tesla discloses DOJ probes over vehicle range, personal benefits & more

      CNBC News Lora Kolodny Monday, 23 October 2023 00:00
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        • The article provides a comprehensive overview of the DOJ's investigations into Tesla.
        • It also includes quotes from Tesla's official statements.
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        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (85%)
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        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
          • CNBC is owned by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, which has significant investments in electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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            None Found At Time Of Publication

          94%

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          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          Tesla Faces Justice Department Investigations

          The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Neal E. Monday, 23 October 2023 00:00
          • Unique Points
            • The article provides a comprehensive overview of the DOJ's investigations into Tesla.
            • It also includes quotes from Tesla's official statements.
          • Accuracy
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          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (85%)
            • The article seems to have a slight bias against Tesla, focusing more on the company's legal troubles than its products or services.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            92%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            Nvidia, Tesla's DOJ subpoenas, Alaska Airlines' Q3 earnings: What to watch

            Yahoo Finance Monday, 23 October 2023 00:00
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              • The article provides a brief overview of the DOJ's investigations into Tesla.
              • It also discusses other business news, such as Nvidia's latest developments and Alaska Airlines' Q3 earnings.
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              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Fallacies (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Bias (90%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (85%)
              • Yahoo Finance is owned by Verizon Communications, which has investments in autonomous vehicle technology.
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                None Found At Time Of Publication