Tesla is being investigated for a software update meant to limit fire risk

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating a software update Tesla shipped earlier this year that was meant to address a few reports of battery fires. Some owners have said the update, released in May, noticeably decreased the ultimate range of their Teslas. A few have even sued the company for alleged fraud over the issue.The NHTSA received a “defect petition” in September from a lawyer who represents some