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Trump administration proposes axing brake-pedal requirement for AVs in a boost for Tesla

The Department of Transportation wants to remove the brake-pedal requirement for vehicles "designed to be driven exclusively by automated driving systems."

Trump administration proposes axing brake-pedal requirement for AVs in a boost for Tesla

TL;DR

  • The Department of Transportation is considering removing the brake-pedal requirement for vehicles.
  • This proposal targets vehicles designed for exclusive use by automated driving systems.
  • The change could affect the future of self-driving car development.