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Tesla’s Cybercab Is Being Investigated by Federal Regulators

Tesla’s Cybercab Is Being Investigated by Federal Regulators
NYT Technology Friday 04 September 2026, 13:19 UTC By Jack Ewing 1 min read
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A Tesla Cybercab in Austin, Texas, where the company has started offering paid rides in the driverless vehicles.

A Tesla Cybercab in Austin, Texas, where the company has started offering paid rides in the driverless vehicles. [Image text:] R ORDIALUL N TEXAS XVF-2567
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