Tesla(US:TSLA) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-17 07:57Core Points - A Florida court ruled that Tesla is 33% responsible for a fatal accident involving its Autopilot system, resulting in a total compensation of $242.5 million, approximately 1.749 billion RMB [3] - The case stems from a 2019 incident where a Tesla Model S, operating on Autopilot, collided with a stationary Chevrolet Tahoe, leading to one death and one serious injury [3] - Despite the driver's admission of distracted driving and over-reliance on Autopilot, the jury found Tesla liable due to potential exaggeration in the naming and marketing of the Autopilot system [3] - Tesla had the opportunity to settle the case for $60 million (around 400 million RMB) but chose to contest it in court [3] Summary by Sections Legal Outcome - The court's decision marks Tesla's first loss in cases related to driver assistance technology [4] - The compensation includes $42.5 million in compensatory damages and $200 million in punitive damages, equating to about half of Tesla's quarterly earnings [3][4] Company Response - Tesla has filed for a retrial, arguing that the driver's reckless behavior was solely responsible for the accident [4] - The company warns that such rulings could hinder the development of safety technologies [4] Marketing and Responsibility - The jury's ruling highlighted concerns over Tesla's marketing claims, particularly CEO Elon Musk's assertion that "Autopilot is safer than human drivers," which blurred the lines of technical responsibility [3]