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US watchdog to inspect Tesla electric cars because of video games in the car



12/23/2021 - 08:34



The US regulator has announced launching an inspection of Tesla electric cars due to complaints about the availability of video games to drivers while driving.



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The inspection affects around 580,000 electric vehicles in all four Tesla models, the S, X, Y and 3, launched since 2017.

"This feature... may distract the driver and increase the risk of a crash," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement.

Video games on centre displays, according to the watchdog, became available to drivers while driving from December 2020. Prior to that, the feature only worked in a parked electric vehicle.

"To date, the administration has received a complaint from one owner describing the gaming functionality," the regulator said. There is no mention of any video game-related incidents in its submissions.

source: cnn.com