Overview
- Tesla board chair Robyn Denholm said the robotaxi’s design could include a steering wheel and pedals if regulators mandate them.
- A Cybercab prototype was seen testing in Los Altos, California, with a safety driver and exterior mirrors, indicating an early public‑road phase.
- Elon Musk reiterated a plan to begin production in the second quarter of next year, with recent track runs in Fremont, vehicles near Texas crash‑test facilities, and hiring pointing to a ramp‑up.
- Tesla will debut Cybercab in the Asia‑Pacific region at the China International Import Expo on November 5, according to vice president Tao Lin.
- IT Home reports that delivering a wheel‑less version would likely require Tesla’s autonomous system to finish development and secure certification within roughly eight months.