NHTSA Puts Tesla's Cybercab on Notice: Self-Certification of Wheel-Free Robotaxi Faces Sworn Scrutiny
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NHTSA Puts Tesla's Cybercab on Notice: Self-Certification of Wheel-Free Robotaxi Faces Sworn Scrutiny
NHTSA has ordered Tesla to provide sworn answers by September 30 on how its steering-wheel-free, pedal-less Cybercab complies with federal safety standards written for human drivers. The Special Order escalates an immediate post-launch audit and threatens massive penalties. Tesla's self-certification strategy now faces detailed scrutiny over brakes, mirrors and more.
In Texas, Teslas Cybercabs are already rolling across the streets without a steering wheel and pedals. According to US rules, autonomous Robotaxies need an exemption. Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, ignored this.
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The robotaxi without steering wheel or pedals has just started racing in Austin as the US authorities are already asking for accounts. NHTSA wants to understand how Tesla has been able to certify this vehicle under rules that still provide for traditional brake controls.
Elon Musk's Robotaxi Cybercab ignores the rule that autonomous cars without steering wheels and pedals in the United States need an exception.
Because it has no steering wheel and no brake pedals, the Robotaxi would need a special permit. Tesla threatens millions of penalties.
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