US to Explore Allowing Driverless Cars Without Steering Wheels
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US to Explore Allowing Driverless Cars Without Steering Wheels

Jul 10th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

The head of the top US auto safety regulator said the agency “absolutely” will consider ending requirements that driverless cars include steering wheels, a potential boon for Tesla Inc. and other robotaxi companies rethinking traditional vehicle design. “If you’re developing …

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