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The US traffic regulator NHTSA has asked Tesla questions about the launch of the Cybercab robotaxi in Austin because the vehicles operate without a steering wheel and pedals and Tesla did not apply for an exemption. NHTSA requires responses by the end of September, including how the absence of foot brakes complies with safety regulations, and warns that violations could result in fines of up to $139 million. Some passengers reported non-responsive controls on displays, while experts have criticized Tesla’s camera-based approach as less safe. » Plus sur heise.de

Evercore ISI warns that fund managers could carry out tax-driven selling ahead of the expected multibillion-dollar IPOs of Anthropic and OpenAI, putting already weak blue-chip stocks under pressure. In a screening analysis, Evercore named eight vulnerable names, including Tesla, IBM, American Express, McDonald's, Lowe's, Lululemon, DraftKings and Trade Desk. Tesla is down about 21% year-to-date and has seen earnings estimates cut by roughly 10% recently; Trade Desk and DraftKings have been hit particularly hard with much larger earnings revisions. Evercore views the IPO wave as a potential trigger for increased volatility and higher issuance volume, but notes there are no macro signals pointing to an end of the bull market. » Plus sur finanzen.net

Tesla will begin deliveries of the electric tractor-trailer Semi in Europe in 2027. Initially the standard version with about 550 kilometers of range and fast-charging capability of up to 60% in 30 minutes will be available. The electric truck is designed for a gross combination weight of 40 tonnes; larger battery variants with up to around 800 kilometers of range have been announced for the US. Series production started in April in Nevada, and initial deliveries in the US have already gone to customers such as Pepsico. » Plus sur kurier.at