All articles tagged with #safety act
Elon Musk announced that he is relocating the headquarters of SpaceX and X from California to Texas, citing frustration with California's SAFETY Act and other policies. The move will see SpaceX's HQ shift to Starbase, Texas, and X's HQ to Austin. Texas Governor Greg Abbott welcomed the decision, highlighting Texas' business-friendly environment and its growing role in space exploration.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has told car manufacturers to disregard Massachusetts' voter-approved "Right to Repair" law, citing "significant safety concerns." The law requires manufacturers to equip vehicles that use telematics systems with a standardized open access data platform, allowing vehicle owners and independent shops to access the data. However, the NHTSA claims the law conflicts with a federal law known as the Safety Act and could open pathways for malicious actors to create dangerous situations.