Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.
The short version
- Tesla’s Cybercab, a distinctive two-seater without a steering wheel or brake pedals, is set to start picking up members of the public in two states.
- But the vehicle is already under investigation by the US federal government, which is probing whether it meets federal safety standards.
- The investigation comes just hours after the electric automaker welcomed hundreds of fans to downtown Austin to ride in the driverless Cybercabs.
What happened
Tesla plans to deploy the vehicles on its Robotaxi ride-hail network , which is currently operating in a handful of cities in Texas and Florida. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating vehicle standards to make it easier and faster for driverless cars to deploy on public roads.
Why it matters
It’s currently tweaking eight rules, including those requiring car parts that driverless cars don’t really need: brake pedals, windshield wipers, and rearview mirrors.
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