What happened?
Tesla said it will start selling its gold-hued, two-seat autonomous Cybercab to customers by the end of the year. The announcement was made during the company's third-quarter earnings call by Lars Moravy, vice president of engineering.
No steering wheel
The Cybercab's most notable feature is the absence of a steering wheel and other traditional controls. The vehicle is designed for fully autonomous driving.
Regulatory scrutiny
The sales plan coincides with a federal investigation into whether the vehicle meets vehicle safety standards, leaving the timeline and legal process closely watched.
