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NHTSA investigates Tesla Cybercab for lacking steering wheel and pedals

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The NHTSA has launched an investigation into Tesla's recently released Cybercab in Austin, Texas, due to its lack of a steering wheel, brake pedals, and side mirrors. Tesla self-certified that the vehicle meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), but the agency is now auditing the process and technical data behind this certification. The absence of traditional physical controls raises questions about the applicability of certain regulations. NHTSA previously conducted a similar probe into Zoox, which ended with exemptions for testing and commercial deployment. The agency is current

🔎 Why it matters: NHTSA's investigation into Cybercab's self-certification and lack of physical controls challenges current FMVSS regulatory application.
📈 Upside: NHTSA is revising regulations to facilitate safe adoption of autonomous vehicles without traditional controls.
📉 Risk: Cybercab may not meet existing federal requirements, potentially blocking its immediate commercial deployment.
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