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  "id": 6145793,
  "title": "US watchdog opens probe into Tesla's Cybercab self-certification",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/us-watchdog-opens-probe-into-teslas-cybercab-self-certification",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-07T15:53:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register Science",
    "slug": "the-register-science",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/offbeat/2026/09/07/us-watchdog-opens-probe-into-teslas-cybercab-self-certification/5294833"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla's self-certification of the Cybercab autonomous vehicle, just days after the electric vehicle began commercial operation in Austin, Texas. According to the agency, Tesla has claimed the Cybercab meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), but NHTSA contends that certain standards are inapplicable to the Cybercab due to its lack of conventional controls. The probe will examine Tesla's certification process and the technical data used to support the claim. NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison emphasized the agency's commitment to ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, stating that they will investigate Tesla's self-certification if it appears to contradict established requirements.",
  "summary": "Wheels turning on the road and in government",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Register",
        "title": "US watchdog opens probe into Tesla's Cybercab self-certification",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/us-watchdog-opens-probe-into-teslas-cybercab-self-certification-6149258",
        "published": "2026-09-07T15:53:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BusinessDay Nigeria",
        "title": "Tesla launches Cybercab as driverless ambitions face regulatory test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/tesla-launches-cybercab-as-driverless-ambitions-face-regulatory-test",
        "published": "2026-09-07T19:09:10.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}