NHTSA officials are opening an investigation into whether Tesla's new steering-wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules a day after the company began offering rides.
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s latest Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, and more.
Tesla FSD crash data: Tesla confirmed its Full Self-Driving system was engaged when a Model Y made a fatal left turn in Batavia, Illinois, killing passenger Maggie Espinosa -- but redacted the crash narrative, software version, and…
Tesla Cybercab NHTSA probe AQ26002, launched hours after Tesla put its first autonomous Cybercab on Austin streets September 3, 2026, challenges the self-certification Tesla used to bypass the Part 555 exemption process -- the same pathway…
Alongside Tesla’s low-key Cybercab event this week, the company showed off its new rare earth-free Cybercab motor, which reportedly increases power density and efficiency significantly.
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…