💨 Abstract

Federal regulators have requested details from Tesla on how its upcoming driverless taxis in Austin, Texas, will safely operate in low-visibility conditions. This comes after previous accidents involving Tesla's driver-assistance software, including a fatality. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) seeks information on the taxis' deployment, monitoring, and safety evaluation processes. Tesla assurances of a national robotaxi launch by year-end could face delays if the responses are unsatisfactory.

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