"Autonomous Vehicles on the Fast Track: NHTSA to Ditch Brake Pedal Mandate The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is set to propose a groundbreaking change to federal regulations, potentially paving the way for fully driverless vehicles to hit the roads without the need for a brake pedal. The move could give a significant boost to companies like Tesla, which is developing the Cybercab, and Waymo, a leading player in the autonomous vehicle sector. Currently, all vehicles with a fully autonomous mode require a physical brake pedal to be present, but the NHTSA's proposed rule change could eliminate this requirement, allowing manufacturers to design vehicles with a more streamlined, pedal-free interior. As the autonomous vehicle industry continues to gain momentum, this development could be a major step forward for companies looking to revolutionize the way we travel."
NHTSA plans to propose removing brake pedal mandates for fully driverless vehicles, a move that could benefit Tesla's Cybercab and Waymo.
