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📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary
1. Cybercab Robotaxi Goes Public in Austin
Tesla officially opened its Cybercab Robotaxi service to the public in Austin, Texas on September 4th. The two-seat, fully autonomous vehicle — with no steering wheel or pedals — quickly topped the App Store’s Travel category. Currently, 45 Cybercabs are authorized for commercial robotaxi use in Austin.
2. Robotaxi Fleet Hits 1 Million Unsupervised Miles
Tesla’s Robotaxi fleet has now surpassed one million miles of unsupervised autonomous operation. Over 620,000 miles were accumulated in just six weeks after in-vehicle safety monitors were removed from most operations outside the San Francisco Bay Area. Tesla targets 24-hour Robotaxi service in some markets by October 2026.
3. NHTSA Opens Investigation into Cybercab Safety Certification
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an Audit Query on September 4th to examine how Tesla self-certified the Cybercab’s compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The inquiry focuses on whether Tesla determined certain FMVSS requirements are inapplicable to its automated vehicles lacking traditional human controls.
4. Tesla Semi Rollout and Next-Gen Roadster Rumors
Tesla is proceeding with the Tesla Semi electric heavy-duty truck rollout later in September, with a dedicated production line that started in April 2026. The next-generation Tesla Roadster, first unveiled in 2017, is also rumored for a September launch.
5. xAI Grok Integration Expands in 2026 Summer Update
Tesla’s 2026 Summer Update integrates xAI’s Grok AI assistant, allowing voice control of climate, calls, music, and cabin functions — part of Tesla’s broader AI strategy combining vehicle automation and the Optimus humanoid robot with Grok as the intelligence layer.