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NHTSA opens probe into Tesla Cybercab certification compliance

NHTSA opened an investigation into whether Tesla properly certified its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi for federal safety standards.

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation on 2026-07-10 into whether Tesla properly certified its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi for compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards. [1] The HAAM Day Music Festival returns on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at various venues throughout Austin, Texas. [2] NHTSA said the Cybercab lacks conventional manual controls, including a steering wheel, brake pedal, accelerator pedal and mirrors. [3] Tesla began commercial deployment of a small number of two-seater Cybercabs in Austin, Texas on 2026-07-09. [4] HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians) describes the HAAM Day Music Festival as the world's largest one-day, all-local music festival, featuring 400+ local musicians. [5] HAAM reports that since 2005 it has provided more than $215 million in healthcare services to Austin-area musicians, DJs, and music teachers. [6] HAAM states the festival includes 250+ performances across 120+ venues throughout Greater Austin and beyond. [7]
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  1. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation on 2026-07-10 into whether Tesla properly certified its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi for compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards. · Investing.com
  2. The HAAM Day Music Festival returns on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at various venues throughout Austin, Texas. · KUTX
  3. NHTSA said the Cybercab lacks conventional manual controls, including a steering wheel, brake pedal, accelerator pedal and mirrors. · Investing.com
  4. Tesla began commercial deployment of a small number of two-seater Cybercabs in Austin, Texas on 2026-07-09. · Investing.com
  5. HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians) describes the HAAM Day Music Festival as the world's largest one-day, all-local music festival, featuring 400+ local musicians. · KUTX
  6. HAAM reports that since 2005 it has provided more than $215 million in healthcare services to Austin-area musicians, DJs, and music teachers. · KUTX
  7. HAAM states the festival includes 250+ performances across 120+ venues throughout Greater Austin and beyond. · KUTX
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