According to Sawyer Merritt, Lars Moravy, VP of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, emphasized before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee the necessity of establishing a federal framework for autonomous vehicle (AV) development and deployment. Moravy argued that such a framework is essential for America to retain its leadership in global technological innovation and to advance its manufacturing capabilities. He highlighted the committee's opportunity to position the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as the global gold standard in AV regulation, underscoring the importance of clear federal guidelines for industry growth and competitiveness, as reported by Sawyer Merritt.

According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla is recalling 12,963 vehicles in the U.S.—specifically certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y units—due to a defect in a battery pack component that could cause sudden loss of drive power, as reported by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This recall highlights the crucial role of AI-driven diagnostics and predictive maintenance in identifying and addressing critical battery issues at scale, offering significant business opportunities for AI solution providers in automotive safety and compliance. Tesla's proactive response, including free replacement of the faulty battery pack contactor, underscores the increasing reliance on real-time AI monitoring for product safety and regulatory adherence in the electric vehicle industry (source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter; NHTSA).