After a decade of predictable disasters caused by Tesla design defects, the local media finally acknowledges the issue. Is this recognition too little, too late for real accountability?

[New York] Police said the vehicle was traveling east on Haviland Hollow Road before entering the intersection of Route 22 described at a “high rate of speed” while attempting to make a left-hand turn onto the state highway. The vehicle sped through the intersection into the service station parking lot before slamming into the convenience store and striking a Jeep…

The most telling part of the report states:

Tesla’s have been in the news as of late due to the high number of crashes involving the all-electric vehicle. It is not known if the Tesla involved in Wednesday’s mishap was on autopilot, but Tesla’s Autopilot software has been involved in many accidents, some fatal, around the country.

This increased scrutiny is precisely what’s needed.

This pattern mirrors Elon Musk’s approach to regulations in other ventures, like distributing 50,000 flamethrowers while advocating for regulatory loopholes, even as Tesla vehicles experienced concerning safety issues as reported by The Drive in 2019: “Parked Teslas Keep Catching on Fire Randomly, And There’s No Recall In Sight.”

The question remains: Is it time to address how these practices might impact American national security?