In December 2023, Tesla recalled over 2 million vehicles to enhance safety features in its Autopilot system, amid ongoing assessments by NHTSA regarding driver attentiveness.

U.S. regulators have requested detailed information from Tesla, including specifics about the vehicle sensors, the roles of cameras in various operational modes, and compliance with industry standards for automated driving systems.

The Robotaxi service is anticipated to launch in Austin, Texas, in June 2025, amidst significant regulatory scrutiny.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla's upcoming Robotaxi service, particularly its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities under adverse weather conditions.

Tesla is committed to addressing safety concerns and is collaborating with regulators, indicating a willingness to adapt its approach despite technical and regulatory challenges.

Skepticism surrounds Tesla's reliance on a vision-only approach for its FSD system, which uses only cameras, contrasting with competitors that utilize more sophisticated sensor technologies.

Despite the bullish sentiment surrounding Tesla's stock, the current version of FSD still requires human intervention, suggesting that a safer version may be necessary before the Austin launch.

Tesla's plans for more affordable models are on track for production in the first half of 2025, as confirmed in their recent quarterly update.

Recent sightings of a test vehicle at Giga Texas, resembling a stripped-down Model Y, indicate that Tesla is developing a new affordable model, informally referred to as the 'Model 2 or Model Q'.

Following favorable trade news between the U.S. and China, Tesla's stock rose approximately 8% in premarket trading, reaching $322.56 per share.

Industry expert Dan Ives noted that NHTSA's scrutiny reflects Tesla's leadership in autonomous technology, making the upcoming Robotaxi launch a pivotal moment for the company.