Tesla seeks regulatory approval for FSD in Ireland, gains Czech nod

Tesla: Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that develops autonomous driving technologies including its Full Self-Driving system. The company is actively pursuing regulatory approvals to expand use of its supervised autonomous features in new European markets. Czech Republic: The Czech Republic is an EU member state that evaluates and recognizes vehicle technologies through its transport ministry. It recently granted provisional approval for Tesla's FSD (Supervised), recognizing it as the seventh European market to do so. FSD (Supervised): FSD (Supervised) is Tesla's advanced driver assistance system that enables vehicles to perform driving tasks under continuous driver supervision. It is the focus of Tesla's current regulatory efforts to secure approvals in Ireland and other European countries. Irish authorities: Irish authorities include bodies such as the Department of Transport and the National Standards Authority of Ireland that oversee vehicle regulations and technology approvals. They are currently in discussions with Tesla regarding regulatory clearance for FSD (Supervised). Europe: Ireland is among multiple EU countries with FSD Supervised under active regulatory review amid ongoing manufacturer discussions. Adoption: FSD Supervised has received approvals in an expanding number of EU markets, with rollout beginning soon in the latest country to clear the system. Regulation: Several European countries are granting national approvals for FSD Supervised by recognizing the Dutch RDW authority's provisional certification under EU procedures.