TechCrunch Mobility: Blue-green is the color of autonomy

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new lighting requirements for autonomous vehicles (AVs) that would include the option to use cyan-colored lights to signal when a vehicle is operating without a human occupant monitoring the road. The proposal establishes equipment specifications, including the color, placement, and activation of the lights. The NHTSA is also removing requirements for manually operated controls for turn signals, high beams, and hazard lights. The proposal is part of a broader effort to update regulations to speed up the adoption of AVs while maintaining safety. The NHTSA is already working on a federal automated vehicle framework and updating federal motor vehicle safety standards, which are not designed for new types of vehicles like the Tesla Cybercab and Zoox robotaxi.