This story isn't about home energy upgrades, but here's a plain summary since it was sent your way: federal safety regulators are looking into claims that Tesla's driverless Robotaxis have been speeding through active school zones. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a file on October 9 after receiving a petition on September 23, based on three social media videos and four incidents the agency tracked on its own. No crashes or injuries have been reported. The agency has until around January 21, 2027, to decide whether to open a full investigation, which could eventually lead to a recall.
Along the way, NHTSA put a number on Tesla's driverless fleet for the first time: about 1,000 vehicles, a mix of Model Y cars and the newer Cybercab, which started commercial service in Austin on September 3. This is the third federal action against Tesla's driverless program in about five weeks, following other inquiries into how the Cybercab was certified as meeting safety standards.
None of this involves a vehicle recall yet, and it has nothing to do with home energy equipment, rebates, or efficiency programs. If you're researching upgrades for your house, this news doesn't change anything about your plans.
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