Senators request answers from Tesla on phantom braking and running stop signs
Senators R. Blumenthal of Connecticut and E. Markey of Massachusetts demand answers from Tesla about its electric vehicles running stop signs
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Senators R. Blumenthal of Connecticut and E. Markey of Massachusetts demand answers from Tesla about its electric vehicles running stop signs
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