Tesla has been removed from Charlotte's pre-approved electric vehicle list due to alleged safety issues, as stated by Democratic council member LaWana Mayfield. Despite Tesla's data showing safer performance with Autopilot technology, safety concerns, including ongoing lawsuits, influenced this decision. Republican council member Ed Driggs defended Tesla, mentioning existing vehicles in the fleet and suggesting the exclusion is politically motivated. The vote to remove Tesla passed 6-3, emphasizing a divide in council opinions regarding the justification for the decision.
"So it is not just the particular owner of this product. It is the fact that this product has been in multiple lawsuits because of safety issues, and there are multiple concerns."
"I think we just set a dangerous precedent if we have reasons that aren't related to the cost and the performance of purchased items for excluding them."
"If they're so dangerous, why are they already in the fleet?"
"We are not identifying names on this list. You are singling out one name on this list for political reasons."
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