The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received a petition calling for an investigation of certain Tesla Inc. electric cars and is evaluating the complaint, according to a notice posted on regulator’s website.
October 4, 2019Government, Business, Technology, Safety
NHTSA Evaluating Complaint About Alleged Tesla Battery Flaw
Government
Acting NHTSA Leader Heidi King to Resign Aug. 31
Heidi King, acting head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will step down from the agency at the end of the month, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Aug. 12.
August 12, 2019Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Tesla Scrutinized by NHTSA Over Model 3 Safety Claims
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk a cease-and-desist letter last year regarding Model 3 safety claims and has subpoenaed the carmaker for information on several crashes, according to documents posted by a nonprofit advocacy group.
August 7, 2019Government, Safety
NHTSA Preliminary Estimates Report: Truck-Related Fatalities Up 3%
Fatalities in crashes involving at least one large truck increased by 3% in 2018 from 2017, despite a decrease of about 1% for all vehicles combined over the same period, according to a preliminary report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
June 20, 2019Government, Technology, Autonomous
FMCSA, NHTSA Seek Comment on Automated Driving Systems
Two federal agencies are seeking public comment that would help in crafting regulations related to automated driving systems.
May 23, 2019Government, Business, Safety
Senate Committee Approves NHTSA Nominee Heidi King
Heidi King took a step forward in her quest to become administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
April 5, 2019Government, Business, Technology, Safety
NHTSA Probing Hyundai, Kia for Cars That Catch Fire
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating some 3 million U.S. vehicles made by Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. after thousands of complaints that the vehicles went up in flames even without being involved in a crash.
April 2, 2019Government, Safety
Heidi King Renominated to Lead NHTSA
President Donald Trump on Jan. 16 nominated Heidi King to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and also announced more nominees for senior roles at other agencies that oversee safety and commerce.
January 18, 2019Government
Senate Action in Lame Duck Possible for Nominees, McConnell Says
Nominees for senior posts across federal transportation agencies have the potential to be included in an end-of-year measure that Senate leaders plan to formalize before the congressional session comes to a close.
December 19, 2018Government, Fuel
Heidi King Nomination for NHTSA Post Advances to Senate Floor
The Commerce Committee on June 27 approved by a slim margin the nomination of Heidi King to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, setting up consideration on the Senate floor.
June 27, 2018