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The virtual controls seemingly appeared accidentally to several riders in the first couple weeks of the Cybercab’s public launch.
By building the two-door EV in modules on parallel lines, Tesla says it can cut the overall line size in half.
While the Cybercab is currently the only Tesla without manual controls, one passenger discovered that the vehicle has a way to be operated manually despite lacking the traditional hardware for car control.
A Tesla Cybercab rider found a hidden touchscreen joystick for manual driving, even though Tesla built the robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into Elon Musk's Cybercab one day after its launch in Austin, Texas.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining whether the self-driving vehicle meets federal safety standards.
Tesla’s emergency guidance tells first responders the robotaxi “can be quickly pushed” to clear a lane, but warns that doing it incorrectly risks overheating the motor and electric shock.
Tesla TSLA could operate its Cybercab for up to 30 cents per mile less than rival autonomous vehicles if it hits its targeted production costs, according to Goldman Sachs. Goldman analysts estimated that Tesla’s targeted $20,