Tesla has bowed to pressure from the German transport ministry and renamed its advanced driver assistance system in Europe, renaming it from “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” to “Tesla Assisted Driving.”

The move comes after the German transport minister, Steffen Bilger, expressed concerns over the misleading nature of the original name, which implies the system can operate fully autonomously. Bilger now advocates for official approval of the renamed system across Europe, ahead of an EU-wide vote.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has long argued for the approval of FSD in Europe, stating that it could save lives on the roads. However, critics point to the “extreme regulatory burden” of the EU as stifling innovation, and argue that the software has not yet reached the standards required for full autonomy.

The shift in terminology is significant, as it acknowledges that the system still requires human supervision and intervention. This change could aid Tesla in achieving wider adoption of its technology on the continent, potentially unlocking a new revenue stream for the company.

Despite the name change, Tesla’s FSD has faced challenges, including federal investigations and civil lawsuits related to crashes involving its use. The company’s confidence in the technology is evident, as it has recently enabled the system to take control of vehicles in certain situations, even when not active.