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Tesla Cybercab faces federal probe over autonomous safety standards

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Tesla's Cybercab autonomous vehicle is facing a federal investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shortly after its launch. The probe will scrutinize Tesla's self-certification process and the data used to deem the Cybercab compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The investigation is particularly focused on the vehicle's lack of conventional manual controls, such as a steering wheel and pedals, and whether Tesla correctly determined the inapplicability of certain safety standards. AI

IMPACT Potential delays or modifications to autonomous vehicle deployment due to regulatory scrutiny.

RANK_REASON Regulatory investigation into a specific product launch.

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Tesla Cybercab faces federal probe over autonomous safety standards

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Tesla's Cybercab is under federal investigation almost immediately after hitting the streets

    Regulators will review the process and data Tesla used to self-certify the vehicle.

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