Elon Musk Pushes for National Framework to Advance Self-Driving Vehicles

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is actively engaging with US lawmakers to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles nationwide. The company aims to launch a driverless rideshare service using its Model Y SUVs in Austin, Texas, on June 12th. This initiative underscores Tesla’s ambition to utilize self-driving technology for commercial purposes and revolutionize transportation. However, federal regulations currently restrict the number of self-driving vehicles allowed under NHTSA exemptions. Musk seeks to overturn these limitations or create a more comprehensive national framework for autonomous vehicle deployment.