An original satirical illustration of Tesla’s Cybercab and its unresolved regulatory review.
TechCrunch reports that Tesla self-certified the Cybercab despite current federal safety standards requiring manual controls. The Transportation Department has proposed removing those requirements for vehicles designed to drive autonomously. NHTSA is investigating Tesla’s certification; the outcome could affect whether the Cybercab can legally operate.
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