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Tesla's Cybercab service offers 15-minute rides at $9.65, which is 54% cheaper than Uber's $21 fare for the same duration, demonstrating significant cost savings in ride-sharing.
Tesla released Full Self-Driving (FSD) software version 14.3.9, which can automatically take over manual driving to avoid collisions, enhancing vehicle safety and autonomous capabilities.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated an investigation into Tesla's Cybercab shortly after its launch in Austin, focusing on safety certification issues related to the vehicle's lack of a steering wheel and pedals.
Tesla announced its Robotaxi fleet has driven 1 million miles autonomously and without human supervision, doubling the previous figure in just six weeks, marking rapid progress in autonomous driving.
Tesla's Cybercab is the first model to feature the next-generation Supermanifold V3 thermal system, which improves efficiency by 38%, automates 80% of thermal management tasks, and reduces parts by eliminating refrigerant valves.
At the Cybercab event, Tesla introduced a rare-earth-free electric vehicle motor that boosts power density and efficiency, signaling a strategic move away from scarce materials in EV production.
Tesla launched robotaxi services using vehicles without steering wheels in September 2026, a major step forward in autonomous ride-hailing technology, removing human driver controls from the vehicle.
A conceptual idea suggests using Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot in conjunction with Cybercab Robotaxis for delivery services, where Optimus retrieves orders from restaurants after autonomous driving drops it off.
The NHTSA is probing Tesla's self-certification for the Cybercab, especially concerning the novel aspect of this autonomous vehicle lacking a steering wheel, which raises regulatory safety questions.
Federal regulators have officially opened an investigation into Tesla's Cybercab following concerns about safety and certification, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of Tesla's autonomous vehicle strategy.