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Texas DOT Director endorses Tesla Cybercab without steering or pedals
Texas Department of Transportation Executive Director Marc Williams publicly endorsed the Tesla Cybercab at the 2026 Texas Innovation Invitational. This two-passenger electric autonomous vehicle, designed for ride-hailing services, lacks traditional controls like steering wheel, accelerator, and brake, featuring a single touchscreen instead. Williams highlighted that the design and absence of conventional controls represent a significant shift in mobility and vehicle design. Tesla already operates Robotaxis in several Texas cities, and the Cybercab recently received the EPA Certificate of Conf
- Cybercab is a two-passenger autonomous vehicle without steering or pedals
- Received EPA Certificate of Conformity for public road use
🔎 Why it matters: Director Marc Williams' endorsement and EPA certification confirm the Cybercab production version is ready for integration into Texas transportation.
📈 Upside: The design without traditional controls facilitates the shift to fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicles.
📉 Risk: Success depends on Tesla fully solving self-driving before mass production.
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