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Tesla Cybercab Faces Investigation Over Safety Features
WHY IT MATTERS
The investigation may lead to changes in the certification process for autonomous vehicles, ensuring they meet safety standards before hitting public roads.
What happened
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into the Tesla Cybercab, citing its lack of traditional safety features.
The Cybercab, a robot car unveiled by Elon Musk, is missing design elements such as sideview mirrors, pedals, and a steering wheel, which are required by law under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The investigation aims to examine the process and technical data behind Tesla's certification of the vehicle.
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Tesla Cybercab is barely on the road and it’s already under investigation
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