Zoox asked NHTSA for permission and got it. Tesla certified itself, and now has a federal investigation.
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Tesla shares fell around 6% after a Cybercab update that landed badly and after NHTSA opened an investigation into how the company certified a vehicle with no steering wheel, pedals or mirrors. Amazon’s Zoox petitioned for an exemption and was approved in July; Tesla self-certified and did not peti…
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- 2026-09-04 18:26 · The Next Web
Zoox asked NHTSA for permission and got it. Tesla certified itself, and now has a federal investigation.