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Tesla Cybercab draws concern from Texas fire department over lack of steering wheel - NBC News

By David Ingram

Tesla Cybercab draws concern from Texas fire department over lack of steering wheel - NBC News

Firefighters were trained to move the robotaxi with its touchscreen. One captain who took the training says it’s “not the silver bullet” and wants federal standards.

The fire department in Austin, Texas, said Tuesday that it has concerns that Teslas new Cybercab could block city streets because the unusual self-driving car doesnt have a steering wheel or other tr… [+79 chars]

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