Germany Backs Tesla Driver-Assistance Software as EU Vote Delayed to December

Tesla CEO Elon Musk welcomed Germany's official backing for the company's advanced driver-assistance technology as the automaker pursues European Union regulatory approval. German Transport Minister Steffen Bilger confirmed he is pushing for prompt EU clearance after talks covering technical specifications and liability. Under the agreement, Germany endorsed allowing the system to exceed posted speed limits by up to 10%, while Tesla offered to rebrand the software as 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Europe. However, opposition from member states including France and Sweden over safety protocols has postponed the EU-wide approval vote from October to at least December.