On September 4, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) declared that it would launch an investigation into Tesla's Cybercab autonomous taxi. This move was aimed at determining whether Tesla's certification process aligns with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). The investigation, bearing the reference number AQ26002, was initiated on September 3, coinciding with the day the Cybercab made its official commercial debut in Austin, and encompasses roughly 1,000 vehicles. The NHTSA will concentrate on scrutinizing Tesla's vehicle certification process, technical data, and the rationale behind Tesla's decision that certain conventional safety standards are not applicable to this particular autonomous vehicle model.
