- Tesla has started engineering tests of its first production Cybercab in Austin, a vehicle which CEO Elon Musk highlighted has no steering wheel or pedals.
- The company’s official guide confirms the robotaxi utilizes an SAE Level 4 automated driving system, capable of performing the entire driving task without human input.
- Detailed safety features for the autonomous vehicle include at least 10 airbags, active hood protection for pedestrians, emergency door releases, and protocols for interaction with first responders.
- The vehicle’s stock, TSLA, jumped over 8% to close at $411.84 on Monday, marking its best single-day performance in over a year.
Tesla has initiated a critical phase for its autonomous future, announcing on X that engineering tests for its first production Cybercab have begun in Austin. The vehicle, designed for a driverless ride-hailing service, is operating without traditional controls, as CEO Elon Musk reshared the post to emphasize it was driving with “no steering wheel or pedals.”
This development follows the Cybercab’s inclusion in Texas’ official first-responder interaction plans. Consequently, a publicly available guide provided fresh operational details for investors analyzing Tesla‘s robotaxi ambitions.
The guide explicitly states a standard Cybercab lacks manual controls, labeling any equipped version as an engineering vehicle. It further reveals the production model uses Tesla’s SAE Level 4 system, “designed to be capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task without any input from a human driver.”
Its operational domain is comprehensive, covering public roads, private areas, and various weather conditions. However, in extreme weather, the vehicle is programmed to stop accepting rides and pull over safely.
Tesla also detailed extensive safety features including at least 10 airbags, active hood protection, and emergency releases. The vehicle includes exterior microphones for communication with support and can respond to hand signals from emergency personnel.
Meanwhile, Tesla‘s stock surged over 8% on Monday, closing at $411.84 for its best day in more than a year. The rally was partly fueled by a separate software rollout for existing vehicles, though shares trimmed some overnight gains.
Retail trader sentiment on platforms like Stocktwits remained neutral despite high message volume. For the year, Tesla’s stock performance has lagged, ranking as the third-worst among its “Magnificent Seven” peers.
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