{"id":6531,"date":"2026-09-04T16:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T16:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=6531"},"modified":"2026-09-04T16:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T16:35:18","slug":"tesla-cybercab-officially-launches-today-its-already-under-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=6531","title":{"rendered":"Tesla\u2019s Cybercab Officially Launches Today. It\u2019s Already Under Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Tesla\u2019s Cybercab, a distinctive two-seater without a steering wheel or brake pedals, is set to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/tesla-cybercab-had-a-quiet-debut\/\" class=\"text link\">start picking up<\/a> members of the public in Austin, Texas, this evening. But the vehicle is already under investigation by the US federal government, which is probing whether it meets federal safety standards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The investigation comes just hours after the electric automaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/tesla-cybercab-had-a-quiet-debut\/\" class=\"text link\">welcomed hundreds of fans to downtown Austin<\/a> to ride in the driverless Cybercabs. Tesla plans to deploy the vehicles on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/here-comes-the-tesla-cybercab\/\" class=\"text link\">Robotaxi ride-hail network<\/a>, which is currently operating in a handful of cities in Texas and Florida.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating vehicle standards to make it easier and faster for driverless cars to deploy on public roads. It\u2019s currently tweaking eight rules, including those requiring car parts that driverless cars don\u2019t really need: brake pedals, windshield wipers, and rearview mirrors. But for now, years-old standards remain in place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Meanwhile, unusually shaped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/here-comes-ojai-waymos-new-chinese-made-robotaxi\/\" class=\"text link\">robotaxi companies<\/a> have been told to apply for an exemption from federal rules before they start picking up passengers. Amazon subsidiary Zoox, whose vehicles do not have steering wheels or manual controls, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/zoox-becomes-the-first-steering-wheel-free-robotaxi-to-charge-for-rides-in-the-us\/\" class=\"text link\">won the first of these exemptions this summer<\/a>, which limits its operations to 2,500 vehicles this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Tesla, however, has said it doesn\u2019t need an exemption because its vehicles comply with all existing safety standards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The investigation, called an Audit Query, will examine the data and process that Tesla used to make that determination, according to a government filing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">In a statement, NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison said his agency \u201cfully supports the safe development and deployment of automated vehicles. But as the federal regulator, we need to ensure that all of our laws are followed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">This kind of federal investigation can prove consequential. NHTSA can require an automaker to change its vehicle or process. The agency can also pursue enforcement actions, including civil penalties. Volvo Group North America paid $130 million in penalties <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.ttnews.com\/articles\/volvo-group-hit-130-million-penalty-over-recall-issues\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.ttnews.com\/articles\/volvo-group-hit-130-million-penalty-over-recall-issues&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ttnews.com\/articles\/volvo-group-hit-130-million-penalty-over-recall-issues\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in 2023<\/a> after an investigation into its recall process. The company also agreed to three years of oversight by a third-party auditor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The Cybercabs are, in many ways, symbols of Tesla\u2019s intended future. CEO Elon Musk has said that Tesla should no longer be regarded as an automaker, but as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/tesla-going-all-in-on-robotaxis\/\" class=\"text link\">robotics and autonomous vehicle company<\/a>. While 45 of these vehicles are in Texas\u2019 Tesla fleet right now, a state database shows, the company intends to deploy millions annually.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/tesla-cybercab-officially-launches-today-its-already-under-investigation\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tesla\u2019s Cybercab, a distinctive two-seater without a steering wheel or brake pedals, is set to start picking up members of the public in Austin, Texas, this evening. But the vehicle is already under investigation by the US federal government, which is probing whether it meets federal safety standards. 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