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US Moves to Rewrite Auto Safety Rules for Autonomous Vehicles

https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/25/trump-admin-proposes-axing-brake-pedal-requirement-for-avs-in-a-boost-for-tesla

The Trump administration's DOT proposed eliminating the federal brake-pedal requirement for fully autonomous vehicles, a move that directly benefits Tesla's Cybercab and Zoox's robotaxi programs by removing a major regulatory hurdle. The change would allow companies to deploy AVs without manual controls faster, pending a 30-day public comment period.

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