Trump admin proposes axing brake pedal requirement for AVs in a boost for Tesla

The Department of Transportation is proposing to eliminate the brake pedal requirement for fully autonomous vehicles. The change would allow self-driving cars to rely entirely on electronic braking systems instead of traditional mechanical brake pedals. According to TechCrunch, the proposal particularly benefits Tesla, which is advancing its own autonomous driving technology.

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