But has it made it easy for the agency to investigate the companys reported safety issues?
No, it hasnt.
But while the threat of fines usually works with traditional companies, it has failed to do so withTesla.
According to former regulators who spoke to Siddiqui, Musks own attitude wasnt easy to deal with.
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So the NHTSA decided to follow less conventional strategies.
Interestingly, these mind games seem to be doing wonders.
But maybe this doesnt have to do entirely with the correct ways to corner or appease Elons ego.
As Siddiqui points out as well, it could very well be a matter of politics.
Find Siddiquis coverage onThe Washington Post.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
