US agency asks Tesla questions about its Austin 'robotaxi' plan

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- Tesla will have to answer questions from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about its plans to launch automated driving systems in Austin.
According to the NHTSA's letter sent on May 8, the agency requested certain information from Tesla regarding its development of driving automation technologies."As you are aware, NHTSA has an ongoing defect investigation (PE24031) into FSD collisions in reduced roadway visibility conditions," the letter read.Tesla rea