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2026-09-04
NHTSA initiated compliance reviews of Cybercab
The U.S. NHTSA announced an investigation into Tesla’s self-certification process for Cybercab, focusing on the technical data and rationale behind the removal of conventional controls. The case file is approximately 1,000 pages in size.
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2026-09-05
Cybercab’s release caused a sharp drop in stock value
Tesla launched Cybercab in Austin, eliminating steering wheels, pedals, and rear mirrors, with a target selling price below 30,000 US dollars. After the stock market opened, prices fell, with the maximum decline exceeding 6.2%, and market value dropped to 1.39 trillion US dollars, a loss of approximately 600 billion US dollars in a single day.
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2026-09-07
Musk’s unauthorized release led to regulatory accountability
Since Musk did not disclose progress through official channels but instead released videos directly, the U.S. Department of Transportation considered this to be illegal behavior and initiated an investigation. If concealment or false advertising is confirmed, Tesla will face fines.
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2026-09-05 08:00
On Thursday, Eastern Time, Tesla unveiled the production version of the Cybercab autonomous taxi in Austin, Texas. This vehicle eliminates the steering wheel, accelerator and brake pedals, and rearview mirrors. It operates based on the FSD system, with a target price of less than $30,000 and operating costs controlled at less than $0.2 per mile. After the unveiling, Tesla’s stock price plummeted upon market opening, with the maximum decline exceeding 6.2% during trading. Its market value dropped to $1.39 trillion, a decrease of about $100 billion in a single day (approximately 677.8 billion yuan). On the same day, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that it would conduct an investigation into Cybercab to verify the compliance of its certification process and whether up to 1,000 vehicles meet federal motor vehicle safety standards.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on the 4th that it had initiated an investigation to review whether Tesla’s driverless “cybertaxis” complied with U.S. federal motor vehicle safety standards. The investigation focused on the procedures and technical data used by Tesla in safety certification, particularly in cases where the vehicles did not have standard manual control devices installed, such as brake pedals and accelerator pedals. Regulatory documents indicate that Tesla began commercial deployment of a small number of “cybertaxis” in Austin, Texas, on the 3rd, and stated that it had determined all applicable standards were met. The company also plans to gradually expand its deployment. U.S. motor vehicle safety regulation implements a manufacturer certification system; when a vehicle certified by a manufacturer is deemed potentially non-compliant with relevant standards, NHTSA has the authority to conduct an investigation.
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2026-09-06 08:00
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation on September 4, requiring Tesla to prove that its Cybercab meets federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS). As a vehicle designed specifically for Robotaxi, the Cybercab eliminates the steering wheel, brake pedal, accelerator pedal, and traditional rearview mirrors. The controversy centers on whether the current safety standards based on human drivers in the United States apply to this vehicle type. Previously, the Cybercab had been put into real operation in Austin, Texas, on September 3. Tesla chose to self-certify rather than apply for an exemption, arguing that some manual driving requirements do not apply to driverless vehicles. This investigation aims to determine whether the self-certification system can adapt to the new product form of fully autonomous driving and to assess the risks associated with companies setting their own regulatory boundaries.
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On September 4th, local time, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it would initiate an investigation into Tesla Cybercab’s self-certification of federal motor vehicle safety standards. The authorities will examine the technical data used by Tesla and the reasons why they determined that current safety standards are not applicable to this vehicle. The Cybercab attracted attention due to the removal of permanently installed brake pedals, accelerator pedal, steering wheel, and rearview mirrors. The investigation covered approximately 1,000 vehicles. Previously, Zoox, a subsidiary of Amazon, also underwent an investigation and had to reapply for temporary exemptions due to similar situations. Tesla Cybercab faced scrutiny immediately after entering commercial operation in Austin, Texas on September 3rd, reflecting the urgent need to quickly implement and fulfill its commercial commitments.
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Tesla faced regulatory scrutiny due to Musk’s unauthorized release of autonomous driving technology, resulting in a significant drop in company stock prices. Musk had previously not disclosed relevant progress through official channels; instead, he directly shared videos of his autonomous driving system. This action was deemed illegal by the U.S. Department of Transportation, which initiated an investigation. Regulators stated that they would strictly review the compliance and safety of this technology. If concealment or false advertising was confirmed, Tesla could face fines. Currently, the market is closely monitoring the specific impact of this incident on Tesla’s future financing plans and the pace of progress in its autonomous driving business.