Investing.com — The nominee to head the Department of Transportation under President-elect Donald Trump, Sean Duffy, has confirmed that he will allow the government’s ongoing investigation into Tesla’s (NASDAQ: ) advanced driver assistance system to continue.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began an investigation into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles in October. These vehicles are equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and have been involved in four reported crashes, including a fatal crash in 2023. Duffy, a former lawmaker, made his intentions clear during a US Senate hearing.

Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, who is a close adviser to Trump, has faced criticism from the President-elect for NHTSA’s regulatory efforts. Despite this, Duffy assured that the investigation will not be influenced by external political pressure.

Senator Ed Markey sought confirmation from Duffy, asking, “Regardless of outside political pressure, can you commit to allowing (NHTSA) to follow the evidence and act with purpose?” Duffy’s response confirmed his commitment to allowing NHTSA to conduct its investigation impartially, focusing on the evidence available.

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