Tesla driving on the wrong side on A26 highway: “Why mention the brand?”

A Tesla driving against traffic on the highway: it happened on A26, in the northernmost section of Piedmont, as reported by Paolo, a loyal reader. Vaielettrico responds. To contact us: info@vaielettrico.it

Tesla driving against traffic on the highway: here’s what happened

"Find the article on Milano Today. Title: ‘Tesla drives against traffic on highway to Milan, driver: “I got confused.” Heavy fine and license revoked.’ Here is the link. It’s a case similar to that of the electric car that caused an accident. I’ve never read headlines like ‘Ford or Fiat or Citroen drives against traffic.’ Usually it says ‘car.’ So why insist on Tesla? Is it because it’s electric? Why is Tesla’s autonomous driving often mentioned? And maybe the autonomous driving system wouldn’t have made the mistake.” Paolo (Pablog)

A brand that still makes news. Like Ferrari, Maserati…

Answer. Teslas always make news, especially when it comes to negative incidents like this one. The incident occurred on the A26 highway between Genoa and Gravellona Toce. At the wheel (this was not autonomous driving) was a 53-year-old man from the Milanese area. After a complicated pursuit, highway police stopped him near the Baveno exit in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province. He explained to the officers that he got lost when entering the highway; he was in good physical condition, and no alcohol issues were detected. Very heavy penalties are likely to follow. It’s true, as Paolo says, that usually the car brand isn’t given such emphasis. Unless it’s a particular brand like Ferrari or Lamborghini… And even Tesla, which hasn’t yet become a “normal” brand, because it’s a pioneer in electric vehicles and backed by Elon Musk…

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