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The U.S. NHTSA has issued a legal order requiring Tesla, under oath, to clarify how the Cybercab complies with federal safety standards despite lacking a steering wheel, pedals, and mirrors. The company must respond by September 30, with potential fines of up to $139 million and criminal penalties for false or withheld information.
The Nevada Transportation Authority granted Tesla a permit to operate autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas, but limited the initial fleet to just 10 cars within an approved geographic area and prohibited service at Harry Reid Airport. Tesla had requested permission to operate up to 5,000 vehicles in Clark County during its first year.
The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo’s request to allow it to charge for fully driverless trips in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, and to open two new markets in Sacramento and San Diego. The expansion will proceed gradually under the company’s safety framework.