Elon explains why autonomy is one of the most important technologies Tesla is building
Autonomous cars are about far more than convenience
Tesla's literally save lives every single day
Imagine falling asleep behind the wheel or suffering a seizure, heart attack or another medical emergency while driving at highway speed
Instead of the car becoming an uncontrolled machine, autonomy can keep it in control, get it somewhere safe and eventually even route the passenger directly toward medical help
There are already real-world examples of Teslas helping drivers during emergencies
A car intelligent enough to protect you when you are no longer able to drive yourself