The Trump administration is implementing new measures to expedite the development of self-driving vehicles by U.S. automakers like Tesla. Notable changes include granting exemptions from certain federal safety rules for testing self-driving technology, simplifying crash reporting requirements, and working toward a unified national framework replacing varied state laws. This initiative is in response to increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers like BYD. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the urgency of outpacing China in the innovation race, while Tesla prepares to launch self-driving taxis in Austin.
The new exemption procedures will allow U.S. automakers to apply to skip certain safety rules for self-driving vehicles if they are used only for research.
Our new framework will slash red tape and move us closer to a single national standard for developing self-driving technology in the U.S.
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