NHTSA orders Tesla to prove Cybercab complies with federal safety standards

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a formal Special Order requiring Tesla to demonstrate under oath that its steerless, pedalless Cybercab meets federal vehicle safety regulations, with a September 30 deadline and pot

First covered Sep 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

NHTSA orders Tesla to prove Cybercab complies with federal safety standards — Image via electrek.co

Coverage

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Primary sources

nhtsa.gov Investigation Tesla Cybercab Self Certification (nhtsa.gov)

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Appeared in: 2026-09-17 (#19)

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