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He let the Tesla drive itself, and he lost his license

By Philip Wegmann
Published April 30, 2018 4:06pm ET
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He let the Tesla drive itself, and he lost his license
FILE -- In this June 18, 2013 file photo, visitors to the Capitol had the opportunity to inspect the Tesla Motors Model S electric sedan on display in Sacramento, Calif. A report issued from the Legislative Analyst's Office, Tuesday, Oct., 31, 2017, concludes that California lawmakers should end a $780 million business tax credit program because it creates an uneven playing filed and its overall economic benefits are hard to determine. Tesla received a $15 million tax credit in 2015. | (Rich Pedroncelli/AP)

The rise of the machines is emasculating.

Bhavesh Patel pushed his Tesla S60 to its technological limit last year. He accelerated to 40MPH, activated the autopilot, and moved over to the passenger seat. Another commuter caught the episode on camera, reported Patel to the police and an English court suspended his license.

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