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Tesla Cybercab launch triggers NHTSA safety audit
Tesla has launched its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi service in limited areas of Austin, Texas, following a closed-door launch event. The two-seater vehicle is designed without a steering wheel, pedals, or rearview mirrors, relying instead on a vision-based system of cameras and artificial intelligence.
Following the deployment, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an audit query to investigate Tesla's self-certification process. The agency is examining the technical data used to determine if up to 1,000 Cybercabs comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, specifically regarding the absence of manual controls. Unlike competitors such as Amazon's Zoox, which sought formal exemptions, Tesla proceeded with self-certification, arguing that existing standards do not apply to its design.
Tesla's stock fell approximately 6% following the news of the federal investigation and investor concerns regarding production timelines, pricing, and regulatory hurdles. The Cybercab features butterfly doors, an electronic brake-by-wire system, and a 22-inch touchscreen capable of supporting external gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox.
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Austin · Cybercab · Elon Musk · NHTSA · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · SpaceX · StoneX · Tesla · Texas · Waymo
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] SpaceX's market capitalization returned to the $2 trillion mark.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tesla shares rose by 18.2% in August.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tesla plans to integrate SpaceX's Starlink into the Cybercab.
- [● 16 SOURCES] The Cybercab is a two-seat autonomous vehicle that lacks a steering wheel, pedals, and conventional mirrors. www.bild.de · www.faz.net · nemosnewsnetwork.com · www.vaielettrico.it · www.italiareportusa.com · +9 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Cybercab is expected to achieve 418 miles of range in laboratory testing.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Tesla aims to sell the Cybercab for less than $30,000. www.bild.de · nemosnewsnetwork.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · finex.cz · autoinforme.com.br
- [● 29 SOURCES] Tesla is hosting an event in Austin, Texas, to introduce the Cybercab. www.investingcube.com · www.bild.de · www.faz.net · nemosnewsnetwork.com · vancouver.citynews.ca · +19 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] StoneX analyst Mickey Legg set a 12-month price target for Tesla at $475. www.4investors.de
- [● 21 SOURCES] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is conducting an audit to examine the technical data and process Tesla used for Cybercab certification. vancouver.citynews.ca · vinnews.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · www.automotiveaddicts.com · www.carriermanagement.com · +12 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Tesla relied on a self-certification procedure to ensure Cybercab compliance with federal rules. vancouver.citynews.ca · vinnews.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · information.tv5monde.com · abc30.com · +7 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The Cybercab is a two-seater vehicle that lacks steering wheels, mirrors, and brake pedals. vancouver.citynews.ca · vinnews.com · opserver.mk · www.automotiveaddicts.com · www.carriermanagement.com · +14 more
- [DISPUTED] Tesla launched its Cybercab ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas, on Thursday. vancouver.citynews.ca · vinnews.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · teslanorth.com · bgvoice.com · +15 more