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regulation2 days ago•19 min saved

NHTSA Launches First Lighting Rulemaking in 25 Years to Address Glare

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a modernization of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, governing vehicle lighting. This is the first negotiated rulemaking for lighting in over 25 years, aiming to balance safety with new technology adoption. The agency will convene a committee of up to 18 stakeholders to review glare, LED standards, and international harmonization. Public comments are due by November 9, 2026. While consumer frustration over glare is high, crash data shows glare contributes to a small percentage of nighttime accidents.

via Road & Track|

#fmvss-108 #glare #headlights

technology5 days ago•1 min saved

Tesla Robotaxis Face Nighttime Blind Spot as Musk Acknowledges Struggle to Detect Pets

Elon Musk admitted that Tesla's camera-only robotaxis struggle to detect pets at night, specifically citing the difficulty of seeing 'grey kittens on grey tarmac.' While Austin operating hours have been extended to 11 p.m., critics argue that Tesla's refusal to use LiDAR or radar leaves its vehicles vulnerable in low-light conditions, a concern highlighted by recent fatal crashes and regulatory scrutiny.

via Business Insider|

#autonomous-vehicles #elon-musk #lidar-vs-cameras

automotive-policy9 days ago•1 min saved

New CAFE Rules Redefine 'Trucks' by Utility, Not Size

The Trump administration has finalized a major overhaul of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, replacing outdated 1975 definitions for 'light trucks' with a new performance-based metric. Starting in model year 2030, vehicles will be classified as trucks only if their combined towing and payload capacity exceeds 8,500 pounds. This change aims to close a loophole that allowed many crossovers to avoid stricter passenger car efficiency rules, potentially forcing automakers to improve fuel economy in the midsize SUV segment.

via The Drive|

#automotive-policy #cafe-standards #emissions-regulations

policy-and-regulation12 days ago•22 min saved

Trump slashes fuel economy standards, shifting auto policy to market forces

President Trump approved new federal fuel economy standards on September 26, 2026, lowering the required average for cars and light trucks from 50.4 miles per gallon to 34.5 miles per gallon by model year 2031. This move, to be formally announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday, removes previous mandates that favored electric vehicles. While the administration claims this will lower vehicle costs, critics note that Congress already repealed penalties for non-compliance, making the new standards largely advisory. The decision occurs amid rising gasoline prices and a global trend toward electric vehicles.

via nypost.com|

#automakers #electric-vehicles #fuel-economy-standards

automotive-safety13 days ago•0 min saved

Volkswagen Group Recalls 2.86 Million Cars Over Corroding Steering Bolt

Volkswagen Group is recalling 2.86 million vehicles worldwide, including 208,000 in the U.S., to replace a corroding bolt that could cause steering failure. The issue affects models produced between 2013 and 2024, with no reported injuries. Free repairs are available at dealerships.

via NBC4 Washington|

#audi #automotive-safety #nhtsa

regulation24 days ago•8 min saved

NHTSA demands sworn proof Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab meets safety rules

The NHTSA has issued a Special Order demanding Tesla prove under oath that its Cybercab—lacking a steering wheel, pedals, mirrors, and other conventional controls—complies with federal safety standards written for human drivers. Tesla must respond by Sept. 30 or face penalties up to $139 million. The agency questions self-certification, notes that many FMVSS standards assume a human driver, and highlights issues such as FMVSS 135 (foot brakes) because the Cybercab has no foot-activated brake. NHTSA references its proposal to rewrite rules for automated vehicles and contrasts Tesla’s approach with Zoox’s exemption path, signaling that, until standards are updated, the Cybercab’s sale and operation may remain constrained.

via Electrek|

#autonomous-vehicles #cybercab #fmvss

technology24 days ago•13 min saved

NHTSA Opens Audit as Tesla's Wheelless Cybercab Rolls into Austin

The NHTSA has launched an Audit Query into Tesla's Cybercab certification as the company rolls out its wheelless two-seater robotaxi in Austin, with regulators reviewing how about 1,000 Cybercabs were certified for U.S. roads. The vehicle relies on cameras and AI, bans riders under 13 and requires an adult for ages 13–17, has no LATCH anchors, and includes features like an emergency Stop button, mechanical door releases and brake-by-wire, while regulators seek more technical data to verify safety compliance amid broader autonomous-vehicle oversight.

via foxnews.com|

#autonomous-vehicles #cybercab #nhtsa

business25 days ago•1 min saved

Ford recalls over 223,000 F-150s for fuel-tank strap defect

Ford is recalling 223,472 vehicles due to potentially improperly secured front fuel tank straps that could detach or leak, risking a crash or fire. The affected model is the 2023–2027 Ford F-150. Owners will be notified by letters starting Sept. 21, and dealers will inspect and replace the straps at no charge. Ford’s recall number is 26S69, and the company can be reached at 1-866-436-7332.

via USA Today|

#business #f-150 #ford

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

NHTSA opens audit into Tesla's wheel-free Cybercab as robotaxi rollout begins

The NHTSA has launched an Audit Query into Tesla's Cybercab to verify compliance with current safety standards as the driverless two-seater with no steering wheel or pedals starts taking passengers in Texas and Florida; Tesla says it complies, but the investigation could require changes or penalties while regulators continue updating rules for autonomous vehicles and peers like Zoox pursue exemptions.

via Ars Technica|

#autonomous-vehicles #cybercab #nhtsa

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Tesla stock sinks as federal probe questions Cybercab certification

U.S. regulators opened an investigation into Tesla’s up-to-1,000 steer-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxis to verify proper certification under federal safety standards, triggering a nearly 6% drop in Tesla shares as the company starts limited deployments in Austin and faces scrutiny over how certification data was used.

via New York Post|

#autonomous-vehicles #business #cybercab

business1 month ago•18 min saved

NHTSA Opens Audit Into 1,000 Cybercabs as Tesla Stock Dips

Tesla’s stock fell more than 4.6% in Friday premarket trading after the NHTSA opened an audit into roughly 1,000 Cybercabs, signaling intensified federal scrutiny as Tesla presses a limited Cybercab rollout in Austin.

via Yahoo Finance|

#autonomous-vehicles #business #cybercab

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Tesla's Cybercab rollout disappoints, triggers NHTSA audit and stock drop

Tesla stock fell about 6% after the Cybercab update failed to impress investors, while the NHTSA opened an audit query into Tesla's self-certification of the vehicle's safety. The Austin, Texas, event was invite-only with limited new disclosures, leaving questions on pricing, production cadence, and regulatory approvals. Analysts flagged early execution issues and some user-reported routing problems as Tesla pursues a geofenced driverless service in Austin, competing with Waymo in the U.S. robotaxi market.

via CNBC|

#business #cybercab #nhtsa

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

NHTSA probes Tesla Cybercab rollout, scrutinizing self-certification for lack of manual controls

Federal auto-safety regulators have opened an audit query into Tesla's Cybercab rollout in Austin, reviewing the company’s self-certification that the driverless car complies with federal safety standards. The Cybercab lacks traditional manual controls and Tesla did not appear to seek an exemption from FMVSS; the agency will examine the certification process and data Tesla relied on. Tesla did not immediately comment, while Elon Musk touted the vehicle on X.

via Politico|

#autonomous-vehicles #cybercab #fmvss

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

Fed probes Tesla's wheel-less Cybercab over safety rules

Federal regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a probe into whether Tesla's wheel-less Cybercab, used for potential paid driverless rides, complies with federal auto-safety standards. The investigation began as Tesla showcased Cybercabs in Austin, Texas, highlighting the car’s lack of a steering wheel, brake pedals, and mirrors and posing a hurdle to its ride-hail plans.

via The New York Times|

#autonomous-vehicles #cybercab #nhtsa

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Ford flags five 2026 models over a shared EcoBoost piston-dome defect

Ford is recalling 10,001 2026-model vehicles across five models (Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Ranger, Mustang) due to a defective piston-dome linked to a Ni-Ring insert from supplier Dong Yang Piston in Mexico. The issue affects 1,062 Broncos (2.3L EcoBoost), 237 Mustangs (2.3L), 3,071 Explorers, 432 Rangers (all 2.3L), and 5,199 Bronco Sports (1.5L EcoBoost). Ford will inspect engines and replace the engine long block if needed at no charge; owners will be notified by Sept. 11 via VIN lookup. This recall is separate from a 148,663 Mustang wiring-harness recall not related to this issue.

via jalopnik.com|

#business #ecoboost #ford