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Inside Tesla’s Strategic Regulatory Hack for Full Autonomy in California

Tesla is on the brink of revolutionizing urban mobility with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology and autonomous robo-taxi plans. While many enthusiasts are eager to see full-scale deployment, the regulatory landscape presents complex hurdles. A recent deep dive reveals how Tesla is ingeniously navigating these rules to accelerate their autonomous ambitions—particularly in California, the most crucial market for robo-taxis.

The Regulatory Roadmap for Commercial Robo-Taxi Deployment

Understanding the legal framework is essential. California’s regulations outline three distinct phases for autonomous vehicle (AV) deployment, each with specific permissions and restrictions: