Shares in troubled EV maker Tesla (TSLA) revved up higher today after it received a rare bit of good news on the future of self-driving cars in

What Happened? Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) jumped 10.4% in the afternoon session after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rolled out new rules to speed up the launch of home-built self-driving cars.

Tesla’s (TSLA) innovative streak and ambitious plans have long captured the imagination of investors who view the company as synonymous with high-growth potential and technological breakthroughs. Two of its promising vehicles,