U.S. Regulators Open Probe into Tesla's Driverless Cybercab

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into Tesla's Cybercab deployment shortly after the first vehicles hit Austin streets. Tesla self-certified the car as meeting federal safety standards, but current rules mandate manual controls like brake pedals. The Department of Transportation has proposed easing those requirements for fully autonomous vehicles.
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