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US auto safety regulator says it is evaluating Tesla’s Cybercab rollout

From CNA · () English

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  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is evaluating Tesla’s rollout of Cybercab robotaxis in Austin, Texas.
  • The two-seat autonomous vehicle lacks a steering wheel, pedals and mirrors, features typically required under federal safety standards.

The US auto safety regulator is evaluating Tesla’s rollout of Cybercab robotaxis after the electric vehicle maker began offering rides in limited areas of Austin, Texas.

A spokesperson for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the agency is in contact with Tesla and is assessing the situation. The spokesperson did not provide further details.

The Cybercab is a two-seat autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals or mirrors. Federal safety standards typically require those features.

NHTSA is in contact with Tesla and is evaluating the situation.

· National Highway Traffic Safety Administration spokespersonThe agency described its response to Tesla’s limited Cybercab rollout in Austin.
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