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Meanwhile, the European Union announced that it will abandon its planned combustion engine ban after intense lobbying by legacy automakers, highlighting resistance to rapid EV adoption amidst regulatory pressures.

Regulatory and Public Perception of Self-Driving Tech

International perspectives continue to shift positively. A South Korean official praised Tesla’s FSD, stating it "drives just as well as most people" and hints at profound societal changes once such technology gains widespread adoption.