US EditionUS agency asks Tesla questions about its Austin 'robotaxi' plan
- In October, federal regulators began investigating 2.4 million Tesla vehicles as the company prepares to launch its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas.
- The investigation stems from concerns about how Tesla's driverless taxis will avoid accidents, especially in low-visibility conditions like fog, rain, and sun glare.
- Federal regulators requested detailed information by June 19 about Tesla’s robotaxi fleet operations, vehicle models, and the relation of the system to its Full Self-Driving software.
- During a recent earnings call, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk assured investors that the robotaxi service is on track to debut in Austin as scheduled, with plans for a wider rollout across the United States by year’s end.
- The investigation could delay the Austin launch if Tesla’s responses are unsatisfactory, highlighting regulatory limits on new autonomous vehicles lacking traditional controls.
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Tesla hit with major roadblock in attempt to launch futuristic new service: 'Likelihood of confusion'
It appears that Tesla still has work to do following a pair of refusals for "Robotaxi" and "Cybercab" trademarks from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In October 2024, Tesla filed a pair of trademark applications for what it considered to be the "future of autonomy," according to TechCrunch. The Robotaxi has been designed to allow users the ability to hail a full self-driving car and use it for "errands, commuting, and more." However, the …
Feds Demand Answers From Tesla Over Austin ‘Robotaxi’ Launch
by Thomas English at CDN - Federal safety regulators want Tesla to spell out precisely how it will keep riders safe when its camera-only “Robotaxis” hit Austin streets next month. In a letter publicized Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) demanded Tesla outline exhaustive technical, legal and operational details of the fully self-driving fleet … Click to read the rest HERE-…
Alphabet's Waymo recalls over 1,200 vehicles after collisions with roadway barriers
(Reuters) - Alphabet's self-driving unit, Waymo, is recalling 1,212 vehicles after some cars collided with roadway barriers due to a fault in how the vehicle detected or responded to the objects, the company said on Wednesday.
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