On: Tesla said it didn't have key data in a fatal crash, then a hacker found it

[sidewndr46]

It looks like this covers "and an unloaded vehicle weight of 2,495 kg (5,500 pounds) or less". From what I understand even my F-150 wouldn't fall under this legislation

[jayd16 → sidewndr46]

Might not cover large trucks but most sedans are under that.

Is this one of those "that's why big cars are cheaper to make" situations?

[dghlsakjg → jayd16]

No.

The EDR is optional. If the manufacturer chooses to install it, it must meet those standards.

I was just refuting the GPs assertion that they are all proprietary and that only the manufacturer can access the data.

[Aurornis → sidewndr46]

Unloaded vehicle weight, not gross vehicle weight.

From a quick search, it's technically possible to configure some model year F-150s to have a curb weight over 5,500 pounds with all the right options, but most are lower.

[briffle → Aurornis]

A Rivian R1s is about 6800 pounds because of its batteries..

[dghlsakjg → sidewndr46]

There are other regulations for larger and commercial vehicles. Not sure if there is a light truck ruleset.

Also the rules I posted are only if the manufacturer chooses to equip a recorder. They can opt not to have one.

The point I was making is that the GP was just saying shit that had no basis in fact.