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As you can see, the tweet states FSD under supervision in Europe, pending regulatory approval
and shows a Model 3 navigating the streets of Amsterdam.
At the beginning of the video, the following information is displayed:
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The features demonstrated require active driver supervision and do not make the vehicle autonomous. Activation and use are subject to regulatory authority approval.
Navigating “European” Roads
Unlike the USA, a relatively young country with well-defined and grid-like roads, Europe has to contend with centuries of history and cities that are not always as well organized.
Nonetheless, FSD seems to be adapting well to the Dutch challenges, as evident from the footage. There, the vehicle must navigate pedestrians, tram lanes, bike paths, and cars, not to mention the narrowness of roads and bridges, requiring the car to be patient yet proactive.
When Will FSD Arrive in Europe?
While Ford is one of the few manufacturers that allow hands-free driving on highways, Tesla’s FSD aims to be more reliable and versatile, even functioning in urban settings.
It’s important to note that manufacturers usually have to adhere to regulations set by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). So far, UNECE has only permitted hands-free driving (Ford’s Blue Cruise) and also lane changing, but only on highways.
As for fully autonomous driving, it is only permitted on an experimental basis in certain countries. However, Tesla might exploit a loophole in EU rules to get FSD approved in some states (like the Netherlands) before proposing it to all member states.
One can imagine that if Tesla is daring to release such videos and information, it’s likely that regulatory approval is on the horizon…
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If you’re interested in this topic, we recently tested Cruise’s fully autonomous taxis in San Francisco, Ford’s Blue Cruise, and we’ve also introduced Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab: