We all know what it means when you don't want to publish safety test results...

I would never have thought I would have to write this, but I think the Netherlands should start cracking down on government corruption

Because we elected them to protect the rich, obviously.

Self driving has potential to be better than humans. However lacking independent analysis I have no idea of it is. The only people who are taking have reason to lie with statistics.

Release the data- all of it- so we can figure out the truth.

Exactly what leverage does Tesla have to be able to “pressure” the Dutch government? Either this article is complete clickbait (I didn’t read it for that reason) or Musk has something on somebody (which I doubt). Doesn’t make much sense.

Tesla, the employee said, could not provide more information to RDW “until this matter is clarified.”

Tesla wanted the approval. There was no reason to give in.

Bribed by tesler

Fuck your trade secrets this is about our safety and making sure our regulators aren't bought by the richest man on earth.

isnt tesla selling well with the dutch

RDW's online response, after the minister of transport had been questioned in parlement about the matter

Translated section

Each year, the RDW issues approximately 50,000 type approvals for entire vehicles or vehicle components. Driver assistance systems are also vehicle components that we assess. You can find more information about this in our dossier on Type Approvals.

Manufacturers share market-sensitive information with us as part of the type approval process. For this reason, we are not always able to provide substantive information. We understand the interest in this application and maintain the most transparent approach possible within the legal framework of type approval.

Yet another reason to buy Tesla