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December 19, 2019 01:25 am

Tesla Is Nerfing Autopilot In Europe To Comply With New Regulations

Tesla is rolling out a new software update to its Model S and Model X vehicles in Europe that will reduce the capacity of its Autopilot features in order to comply with regulations. Electrek reports: Tesla has to adapt its driver-assist system to different regulations in different markets. It results in a much more limited Autopilot in Europe compared to what Tesla is making available in its vehicles in North America. The automaker already reduced the capability of the Model 3 in Europe, but now it started warning Model S and Model X owners that they are also going to be affected after a new update. We are talking about fairly significant changes including a requirement to apply pressure to the steering wheel every 15 seconds when using Autopilot. [Here is a list of changes coming to Autopilot, as noted in an email sent from Tesla:] - Auto Lane Change will be restricted for use on divided roads with two or more lanes of traffic in either direction.- Once Auto Lane Change is activated and the indicator is turned on, your car will wait a minimum of one and a half seconds before starting the lane change and will wait up to five seconds before cancelling if the lane change has not been able to start.- The limit of how far the steering wheel can turn while using Autosteer is reduced and can affect your car's ability to maneuver curves or stay within the lane, requiring you to take action.- Summon will require that you be within six meters of your car's location to operate.You'll receive a reminder to hold steering wheel if it does not detect your hands on the wheel for 15 seconds.

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