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Netherlands approves Tesla self-driving

Netherlands approves Tesla self-driving

The RDW, the Netherlands’ vehicle authority, granted provisional approval for the driver assistance system, provided a human operator remains behind the wheel.

This landmark authorisation marks a significant victory for Tesla as it seeks to expand its autonomous technology beyond the North American market.

The decision will now be reviewed by the European Commission for potential continent-wide certification.

While safety advocates remain cautious, the Dutch government framed the move as a step toward more efficient and technologically advanced transportation.

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Tesla
American automotive, energy storage and solar power company
Netherlands
One of the four autonomous countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; with territories in the Caribbean
RDW
Vehicle registration organisation in the Netherlands
European Union
Political and economic union of 27 European states