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Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system faces probe after pedestrian death


Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" technology under investigation by road safety watchdog after reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions.

Investigators will look into the ability of Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology to "detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions, and if so, the contributing circumstances for these crashes," NHTSA said.. The unveiling of the Cybercab comes as Musk tries to persuade investors that his company is more about artificial intelligence and robotics as it struggles to sell its core products, an aging lineup of electric vehicles. Although Tesla remains the biggest U.S. manufacturer of electric vehicles, but faces mounting competition in its key markets around the globe, including Europe and China.

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