Tesla Starts Public Road Testing of Its First Production Cybercab in Austin

Tesla has taken another visible step toward its autonomous transportation ambitions by launching engineering tests of the first production-spec Cybercab on public roads in Austin, Texas. Unlike earlier prototypes, this vehicle represents the production version of Tesla's purpose-built robotaxi. The Cybercab features no steering wheel or pedals, reflecting Tesla's long-term vision of fully autonomous mobility. During the test, however, a…