The NHTSA opens a probe into Tesla's decision to launch its new Cybercab on public roads in Austin with no steering wheel or pedals (Sean O'Kane/TechCrunch)
The United States' top automotive safety regulator has opened an investigation into Tesla decision to launch its new Cybercab on public roads with no steering wheel or pedals.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed a probe into nearly 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over a remote driving feature, according to Reuters. The agency found the "Actually Smart Summon" feature linked only to low-speed incidents resulting in minor property damage. The system allows users to move vehicles over short distances using a smartphone app, but NHTSA concluded it was mainly related to crashes involving low-speed incidents and no injuries or fatalities.
Tesla addressed the issues through software updates, improving obstacle detection and vehicle response to dynamic objects. The NHTSA will now review Tesla's Full Self-Driving system, which has been upgraded to an "engineering analysis" stage following separate concerns.
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