After years of promises, Tesla finally stepped into the robotaxi game.
Tesla’s “We, Robot” event dazzled audiences with grandiose announcements…
Especially the driverless robotaxi the carmaker introduced.
What exactly can we anticipate from this vehicle?
More importantly, what essential information did the company exclude from the announcement?
What Does Tesla’s Robotaxi Have To Offer?
Tesla’s robotaxi, the Cybercab, put on quite a show at the company’s event, getting megafans vehemently excited about the new vehicle’s launch.
The fully autonomous vehicle is sleek, golden, and straight out of a sci-fi novel. The Cybercab’s doors open upwards, giving the impression of wings…
The main cabin holds two individuals and is missing some things considered essential in cars:
A STEERING WHEEL AND GAS/BRAKE PEDALS.
Unlike other Tesla vehicles, their robotaxi doesn’t have a charging port. The vehicle uses inductive charging, which means it charges wirelessly.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, pitched the vehicle as a time-saving, convenient experience. He implores the audience to imagine how much time they spend driving…
NOW, WITH THE CYBERCAB, THAT TIME CAN BE SPENT DOING WORK, WATCHING A MOVIE, OR READING.
Tesla demonstrated the robotaxi on nonpublic roads outside, where the event was held.
The company announced that the Cybercab will go into production between 2026 and 2027…
However, what Tesla didn’t mention during the robotaxi announcement spoke volumes.
Unresolved Issues
Musk is known for making exceedingly ambitious promises and Tesla’s robotaxi is no exception.
Waymo, the leader in the robotaxi race, is taking its time expanding to other cities…
Essentially, making sure that the technology is fully equipped before hitting new roads.
MUSK, ON THE OTHER HAND, IS HITTING THE GROUND RUNNING, PROMISING ROBOTAXI WORLD DOMINATION.
The company’s CEO stated during the presentation that fully automated vehicles will “save lives…”
And that the technology would be 10-20% safer than human-operated vehicles.
Even with these bold claims, Tesla has not had the best track record regarding the safety of its Full Self Driving (FSD) system.
Numerous accidents over the years have placed increased regulatory scrutiny on Tesla. Vehicles with FSD engaged routinely refuse to pull over for emergency vehicles…
AND SOME MISTAKES HAVE HAD LETHAL CONSEQUENCES FOR DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS.
This technology, which will extend to Tesla’s robotaxi fleet…
Has been recalled several times and led to boycott attempts.
Regarding its robotaxi, Tesla did little to answer pending questions about the vehicle’s safety. Some of the topics that critics called attention to included:
- Remote assistance. Who will take over a vehicle that gets stuck?
- Emergency detection, how will the Cybercab learn to avoid detours and emergency vehicles?
- Liability, who is at fault if a Cybercab gets into an accident or injures a passenger/pedestrian?
- Regulatory approval, will government agencies even allow this vehicle on roads?
Audience And Investor Reactions
Although many audience members at Tesla’s event were elated at the prospect of a robotaxi, regardless of how long production would take…
Investors saw through the smoke and mirrors.
In fact, investors were so dismayed by the lack of tangible information offered about the Cybercab…
COMPANY STOCK DROPPED 9% FOLLOWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
Elon Musk is accustomed to defying expectations and creating vehicles…
He is also known for rushing projects before they’re ready to be released.
Only time will tell if Tesla’s robotaxi will be one of the company’s glowing successes…
Or another idea that will simply crash and burn.
Be Great,
GCTV Staff
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