US watchdog opens probe into Tesla's Cybercab self-certification
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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla's self-certification of its Cybercab autonomous vehicle. The probe focuses on the fact that the Cybercab has no conventional controls, such as brakes, accelerator, steering wheel, or mirrors. NHTSA requires automakers to certify their vehicles meet performance requirements before they can enter the US market.
The agency stated it would examine Tesla's certification process and the technical data used in the certification. Tesla claims the Cybercab is compliant with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). The NHTSA intends to consider if Tesla's certification relied on determinations that certain FMVSS are inapplicable to the Cybercab.
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