Dutch regulators approved Tesla's Full Self‑Driving Supervised software for use on highways and city streets with required human supervision, and Austria reported record electric-vehicle registrations amid rising fuel prices that are shifting demand.
The Dutch vehicle authority RDW said the system can steer, brake and accelerate and stated that "proper use of this driver assistance system makes a positive contribution to road safety," adding it will apply for EU-wide approval. Automotive News reported that Tesla has positioned Full Self‑Driving as a sales differentiator in Europe, where its deliveries have slowed.
Bloomberg reported Austria's transportation ministry said March EV registrations rose almost a third to 8,206 year-on-year after oil prices climbed more than 40% since the start of the Middle East conflict. The report said automakers including BYD, Stellantis and Volkswagen have introduced sub‑€25,000 battery models with faster charging and longer range, helping steer buyers toward EVs.
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