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Tesla Model S on ACC Crashed into Tree in Texas, Killing Two People
A 2019 Tesla Model S was reportedly traveling on Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) at high speed before crashing into a tree near The Woodlands in Spring, Texas, killing two people.
- Date it happened
- 2021-04-17
- Organisation involved
- Tesla
- Product, system or model
- Teslas all feature an "Adaptive Cruise Control" which does not steer the car, but will keep it moving. The ACC attempts to detect obstacles in front of the car but is far from perfect at detecting sta
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