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ELON Musk’s car brand Tesla has been handed a significant boost after the government approved tests of its self-driving vehicles on Spanish roads – without a human onboard.
Spain will now be the main European test ground for Tesla’s Total Driving Automation System, also known as FSD.
Over a dozen Teslas will now start nationwide testing under real conditions. No restrictions will be placed on time, traffic, locations or routes.
Under the terms of this test contract that runs until November 20, 2027, onboard safety operators are optional. Remote monitoring is also allowed.
But Tesla sales in Spain are continuing to slow down, according to data released by industry group ANFAC on Monday – as European drivers shun the American company in favour of other models.
The number of Tesla cars sold in November fell by 8.75 percent to 1,532 units, compared with the same month of 2024. This is despite a total increase of approximately 103 percent in the number of new electric vehicle (EV) registrations.
This reflects a European trend, with many potential buyers turning away from Tesla and Musk following Musk’s involvement in the reelection campaign of President Trump and his controversial political comments on his social network X.
Despite growth on the EV market, sales have dropped by 58 percent in France and by 49 percent in Denmark.
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