Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, made a surprise visit to Beijing, China on Sunday to meet with Chinese authorities regarding the implementation of the autopilot system in the country. The company has sold 1.7 million cars in China in just over ten years, making it Tesla’s second-largest market globally. The Shanghai factory is one of Tesla’s largest production facilities.
Recently, Tesla’s autopilot system has faced scrutiny as a research report by the US Federal Transportation Safety Agency highlighted significant safety flaws in the system. The report stated that it has been involved in a large number of crashes that could have been prevented. The authorities are now working to address these critical flaws and ensure the safety of Tesla’s autopilot system.
During his visit to Beijing, Musk will engage in discussions with Chinese authorities to address these concerns and work towards implementing the autopilot system in China. The company has been collecting data from its cars operating in the country since 2021 but has not yet received data from Chinese authorities. Musk’s visit underscores Tesla’s commitment to addressing safety issues and improving its technology for the Chinese market.