· Government action
DOGE-era job cuts reported to fall heavily on NHTSA, the regulator investigating Tesla
What he said or did
The Washington Post reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would lose 70 to 80 staff, about 10% of its workforce, and that a small office overseeing self-driving vehicle safety lost three of roughly seven people.
Background
NHTSA oversees Tesla and was investigating crashes involving its driver-assistance systems; Musk had accused the agency of slowing self-driving progress with its investigations and recalls (AP via Fortune).
Official response
NHTSA called the cuts modest
and said it would enforce the law on all manufacturers of motor vehicles and equipment
(AP via Fortune). Tesla and DOGE did not respond to the Washington Post.
Sources
- Associated Press (via Fortune)23 Feb 2025
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