A Robotaxi launch took place in Austin, involving SpaceX and Tesla, while the companies are under an NHTSA audit query.
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Updated Sep 6
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What happened
A Robotaxi launch took place in Austin, involving SpaceX and Tesla, while the companies are under an NHTSA audit query.
Who's involved
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Tesla is under investigation by NHTSA regarding its automated driving features while operating in Texas.Also in this story
- NHTSA opened an audit into Cybercab self-certification following a launch event failure, causing Tesla's stock to drop.
- Reuters reported on Tesla's autonomous ambitions after the company registered autonomous vehicles in Texas.
The entities involved
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Tesla
American automotive, energy storage and solar power company
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
American agency of the Executive Branch of the Department of Transportation
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- Tesla is advancing its Cybercab deployment in Texas, with 45 vehicles already operational and an event scheduled in Austin.
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