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Tesla puts Cybercab robotaxi on Austin roads as EV battery durability draws attention

Tesla has begun operating its steering wheel- and brake pedal-free autonomous robotaxi, Cybercab, on roads in Austin, Texas, drawing attention to its vehicle design and self-driving strategy. Use conditions include a ban on riders under 13, and the timing of general sales remains unclear. Rivals are expanding service footprints, while South Korea’s mobility sector focuses on infrastructure, partnerships and data-based services alongside debate on EV battery durability and safety.

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Tesla Cybercab faces U.S. safety audit over lack of steering wheel and brake pedal

Tesla’s driverless robotaxi, the Cybercab, has become the subject of a U.S. federal safety standards review shortly after it began carrying regular passengers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an audit query to examine Tesla’s basis and procedures for claiming the Cybercab meets current federal vehicle safety standards without a regulatory exemption. The review covers self-certification for up to 1,000 vehicles and related technical materials, and could lead to changes or enforcement actions.

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Waymo, Zoox test drivers suffer more than 20 injuries over two years from hard braking

Waymo and Zoox test drivers suffered more than 20 injuries in 2024 and 2025 due to sudden movements by autonomous vehicles, including hard braking, TechCrunch reported on Aug. 30, citing filings submitted to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries during abrupt stops, and some were unable to work for months. TechCrunch said similar injuries may have affected other developers’ test drivers.