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With Autopilot active, study says Tesla drivers glance away from road more often

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By:
Pete Bigelow
September 20, 2021 10:10 PM

At a time when federal officials are scrutinizing the safety of Tesla Autopilot, new research sheds light on how the system is reshaping driver behavior.

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100 Leading Women

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Lindsay VanHulle
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Nissan North America targets nearly $2 billion in cost cuts to shift out of ‘crisis mode’
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Laurence Iliff
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U.S. expected to declare Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority
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