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Trump’s Transportation Department Launches Commonsense Updates to Brake Pedal Requirements for AVs

The U.S. Department of Transportation began rulemaking to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The proposal would remove the requirement for manual brake pedals in vehicles designed for exclusive autonomous operation. This move is part of Secretary Sean Duffy's Automated Vehicle Framework.

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The NHTSA is now proposing to eliminate the mandate for manual brake pedals in fully self-driving cars.

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  1. NHTSA Proposes Removing Brake Pedal Mandates for Autonomous Vehicles

    The U.S. Department of Transportation began rulemaking to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The proposal would remove the requirement for manual brake pedals in vehicles designed for exclusive autonomous operation. This move is part of Secretary Sean Duffy's Automated Vehicle Framework.

    What's confirmed:

    • The NHTSA commenced rulemaking for its fifth update to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
    • The proposal aims to eliminate the mandate for manual brake pedals in vehicles designed to be driven exclusively by autonomous systems.
    • NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morrison stated the agency is removing barriers to innovative designs while maintaining safety requirements.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The rule change could make it easier for Tesla and Zoox to pursue alternative designs.
    • The update could ease the path for Tesla's Cybercab.
    • The NHTSA is proposing the removal of steering wheels for autonomous vehicles.
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  2. US DOT Proposes Removing Brake Pedal Requirements for Autonomous Vehicles

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed ending the requirement for manual brake pedals in self-driving vehicles on June 25. This move aims to modernize standards for cars designed to be driven exclusively by automated systems. The change could facilitate the development of purpose-built autonomous vehicles.

    What's confirmed:

    • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed on June 25 to end the government requirement for manual brake pedals in self-driving vehicles.
    • The Department of Transportation wants to remove the brake-pedal requirement for vehicles designed to be driven exclusively by automated driving systems.
    • The proposal aims to modernize standards for driverless cars.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The regulatory rollback is set to help Tesla, Amazon, and Google.
    • Removing pedals means there is no in-cabin fallback if something goes wrong.
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