NHTSA launches historic update of safety standards for autonomous vehicles in the U.S.

NHTSA Launches Historic Update of Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles in the U.S. The federal agency has announced the start of regulatory processes to adapt safety standards to automated driving. The move seeks to accompany the expansion of robotaxi fleets, with Uber and Lucid projecting the rollout of 20,000 units in the coming years.