U.S. driver confidence in self-driving car technology suffered only slightly in the aftermath of a Tesla Model S fatal crash that occurred with the Autopilot engaged, two new surveys revealed.

Two separate online survey results from more than 1,500 U.S. vehicle owners by consultancy AlixPartners showed consumer interest in self-driving cars dipped about three percentage points after news of the May 7 Tesla crash was reported on June 30.

Tesla Model S fatal crash Florida Highway Safety Patrol

The damage to the Tesla Model S from the impact with a semitrailer in May.

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