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Tesla was 'pushing the envelope in terms of safety,' Mobileye says

The safety of Autopilot, which helps drivers stay in lanes and steer on highways, was thrust into the public spotlight after a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model S driver using the new technology in May. (Bloomberg)
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By:
Eric Auchard Tova Cohen
September 14, 2016 05:00 AM

Mobileye broke ties with Tesla Motors Inc. because the Silicon Valley firm was "pushing the envelope in terms of safety" with the design of its Autopilot driver-assistance system, Mobileye's chairman said on Wednesday.

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