Tesla "Full Self Driving" Peer Pressure in the Netherlands - CleanTechnica

The article discusses Tesla's ongoing efforts to introduce its "Full Self Driving" (FSD) Supervised technology in the Netherlands and the regulatory challenges it faces. Although Tesla has spent nearly a decade developing FSD and offers it as a supervised driving aid in the U.S., it is not yet approved for use in Europe. Tesla is eager to expand the technology’s availability and has been pushing for faster regulatory approval in the Netherlands, hoping that a green light there could lead to broader European acceptance. However, the Dutch safety regulator, RDW, is maintaining its standard review process and has explicitly asked Tesla fans to stop pressuring the agency, emphasizing that public input will not influence the timeline or safety evaluation. The RDW clarified that it has a schedule with Tesla, expecting a demonstration of compliance with safety requirements by February 2026, but stressed that safety remains the top priority before any approval is granted. Tesla’s call for supporters to contact the RDW was seen as an attempt to accelerate the process