🚗 Tesla's Cybercab is under federal investigation days after launch

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a probe covering around 1,000 Cybercabs shortly after Tesla began commercial robotaxi service in Austin, Texas.

Tesla self-certified the vehicles as compliant with federal safety standards. NHTSA will now review that process and the underlying data — including which standards actually apply to a vehicle with no pedals, steering wheel or mirrors.

Reuters reports that of 420 autonomous vehicles Tesla has registered in Texas, 45 are Cybercabs. How many are carrying passengers versus testing remains unclear.

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