Indiatimes iconIndiatimesSep 11, 2026

Elon Musk's Cybercab rollout puts US safety rules to test as NHTSA audits 1,000 cars

Tesla's new Cybercab robotaxis are now operating in Texas without traditional controls. Tesla's strategy relies on self-driving software and robotics for its valuation.

Elon Musk's Cybercab rollout puts US safety rules to test as NHTSA audits 1,000 cars

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Tesla's new Cybercab robotaxis are now operating in Texas without traditional controls.

Tesla's strategy relies on self-driving software and robotics for its valuation.

Experts suggest Tesla may challenge regulatory interpretations to deploy its vehicles.

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Tesla's new Cybercab robotaxis are now operating in Texas without traditional controls. Tesla's strategy relies on self-driving software and robotics for its valuation. Experts suggest Tesla may challenge regulatory interpretations to deploy its vehicles.

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Administration has opened an audit of these vehicles. US safety regulations were primarily designed for human-driven cars.

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