Tesla VP Says Company Will Engage in Assisted Autonomous Driving in China, Timeline Unclear

Published: Feb 6, 2026 15:28

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Tesla Vice President Tao Lin stated today that Tesla would actively participate in related work on assisted autonomous driving in the Chinese market, but could not yet provide a clear timeline for implementation. Elon Musk previously indicated that Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) would be deployed in Europe this February, with the Chinese market to follow.

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