Tesla Is Allowing No-hands Driving With Autopilot for Longer Periods. US Regulators Have Questions

Tesla Is Allowing No-hands Driving With Autopilot for Longer Periods. US Regulators Have Questions
Tesla vehicles charge at a station in Emeryville, Calif., on Aug. 10, 2022. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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DETROIT—Tesla is allowing some drivers to use its Autopilot driver-assist system for extended periods without making them put their hands on the steering wheel, a development that has drawn concern from U.S. safety regulators.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered Tesla to tell the agency how many vehicles have received a software update making that possible and it’s seeking more information on what the electric vehicle maker’s plans are for wider distribution.