Tesla makes progress in securing China’s approval for Self Driving Technology
By France24
30 April 2024 |
9:14 am
Tesla's shares surged after the EV maker won tentative approval to deploy its Full Self-Driving system in China, as Elon Musk met high-ranking officials on a surprise visit to Beijing. Plus, the French state has offered to buy key assets from troubled IT giant Atos, to protect national interests.
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