Lithuania Permits Tesla's Full Self-Driving System
The full self-driving system developed by Tesla has received official approval for use in Lithuania, according to Zamin.uz.
This makes Lithuania the second European country after the Netherlands to adopt this advanced technology. The company aims to position itself not just as an automaker, but as a leading force in artificial intelligence and robotics.
The news is being widely covered in international tech media. The rollout of the driver assistance system into the European market holds strategic importance for Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk.
Musk’s large compensation package is tied to several product goals, including reaching ten million active subscribers by 2035. Currently, the company has over a million paying customers worldwide, making this growth target a significant challenge.
Although the system, initially launched in trial mode, still requires constant driver supervision, it can independently perform complex maneuvers such as steering, changing lanes, and stopping. At the beginning of the year, Elon Musk announced that the only way to access this feature is through a monthly subscription.
This is part of the company’s strategy to generate steady revenue through software. The expansion of this system in Europe is progressing more slowly than in the United States.
The main reason for this is the strict inspections by regulatory authorities. Nevertheless, Dutch industry organizations are working to have this technology accepted at the level of the entire European Union.
Additionally, countries such as Greece and Belgium are expected to grant approval for the system in the near future. Currently, the autonomous driving system is successfully operating in countries like Australia, Canada, China, Mexico, South Korea, and the United States.
This technology is an essential part of the vision to turn Tesla into a global leader in artificial intelligence and is considered one of the largest digital products with broad consumer appeal.
