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2024 - 10 - 11

Elon Musk's Robotaxi: Is the Future Here or Just a Cyber Mirage?

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Tesla's unveiling of the Cybercab has everyone buzzing! Will these robotaxis hit the streets, or is it all just smoke and mirrors? 🚖✨

Tesla knows how to make a splash, and their latest event titled “We, Robot” promises to be another electrifying showcase. Set against the backdrop of an ever-evolving automotive industry, CEO Elon Musk is gearing up to feature the highly-anticipated Cybercab that aims to revolutionize the taxi space. As speculation swirls around autonomous vehicle capabilities, Musk claims that fully self-driving taxis are the key to Tesla's future, paving the way for a new era of transportation. But can we trust the wizard behind the curtain?

While the excitement builds, skeptics can’t help but bring up the elephant in the room: Tesla’s decade of promises surrounding self-driving technologies. Critics point to the fact that Musk's assurances have often outpaced reality, leaving enthusiasts torn between hope and skepticism. Still, those tuned into the event are eager to get a look at the Cybercab, with production plans targeted for 2026 and a price tag anticipated to come in under $30,000. This is, of course, a tantalizing figure, considering how far we’ve come in the EV game!

At the event, Musk arrived in style—behind the wheel of his own Cybercab, no less! The unveil was met with excitement, and while some lingering doubts remained about safety, the prospect of hopping into a taxi without having to interact with a driver is undeniably appealing. Musk also teased an array of features, including advanced inductive charging, which promises to make these vehicles more convenient for those on the go. For the tech-savvy Kiwis out there, imagine zipping around Auckland without needing to so much as lift a finger!

Amidst the buzz, it’s worth noting that just hours before the event, former President Donald Trump expressed concerns over the risks posed by autonomous vehicles. Talk about a dramatic juxtaposition! So, will these robotaxis become the fleet of the future, or is it just another ambitious vision waiting to crash? Only time—and a few late-night drives—will tell.

In related trivia, did you know that Tesla’s Cybercab launch aligns with New Zealand’s push for greener, sustainable transport solutions? With increasing investments in electric vehicles, Kiwis are headed towards a future filled with buzzing roads! Plus, imagine hopping into a sweet Cybercab and cruising down the beautiful roads of Rotorua without a care in the world. Are we ready for this futuristic journey?

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Tesla is expected to unveil a robotaxi tonight: 5 things to know (NPR)

On Thursday night, Tesla is holding a splashy event it's calling “We, Robot.” CEO Elon Musk says fully autonomous vehicles are key to Tesla's future, ...

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Tesla robotaxi event will include long-awaited "Cybercab" unveiling (CBS News)

Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.

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Tesla robotaxi event comes after a decade of unfulfilled promises ... (CNBC)

Tesla investors will soon get a look at CEO Elon Musk's latest driverless dreams. · The robotaxi event on Thursday follows years of unfulfilled promises by Musk ...

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Tesla set to unveil robotaxi in 'We, Robot' event (USA TODAY)

Tesla appears set to unveil self-driving taxi technology, the 'robotaxi' in its 'We, Robot' event Thursday night.

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Tesla CEO Musk unveils two-door robotaxi (Reuters)

Musk, who arrived at the stage in one of the robotaxis - called Cybercab - said production will start in 2026 and the vehicles will be available for customers ...

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Tesla's Cybercab Is Here (WIRED)

At a media event this evening, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off the company's new Cybercab and shared some details about Tesla's plan to launch its own ...

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Tesla Robotaxi Event Imminent; Tesla Stock Near Buy Point (Live ... (Investor's Business Daily)

Tesla stock is near a buy point with all eyes on the Tesla robotaxi event and Chief Executive Elon Musk Thursday evening.

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Donald Trump called self-driving cars 'concerning' hours before Elon ... (Quartz)

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday called the idea of autonomous vehicles (AV) “concerning,” just hours before his close ally Elon Musk is set to ...

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Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'Cybercab' robotaxis (Financial Times)

EV leader plans to start making self-driving cabs before 2027 and sell them for less than $30000.

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Elon Musk hypes $30000 Tesla self-driving Cybercab and larger ... (CNBC)

Tesla's long-awaited robotaxi event started almost an hour late on Thursday and included more big promises from Elon Musk.

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Tesla Robotaxi Is a Driverless Car That Will Cost under $30K (Car and Driver)

Tesla has revealed its fully autonomous taxi, which is said to feature inductive charging and start production in 2026.

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Tesla to Offer First Glimpse of Elon Musk's 'Robotaxi' (The New York Times)

A Tesla robotaxi driving on a darkened street. A still image from a video that showed Elon Musk, the Tesla chief executive, riding in Tesla's new autonomous ...

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Tesla Robotaxi Event: Musk Unveils Cybercab, Robovan; Critical ... (Barron's)

Follow live coverage and analysis of Tesla's Robotaxi Event and live stream the 'We, Robot' product launch. Elon Musk, the stock, and what else to watch.

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Musk, Tesla unveil long-awaited "Cybercab" robotaxi (CBS News)

Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.

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Elon Musk unveils 'Cybercab' at Tesla robotaxi event (BBC News)

The billionaire revealed a prototype of the long awaited self-driving vehicle at a Hollywood film studio.

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Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab self-driving robotaxi (The Guardian)

Billionaire says autonomous car expected 'before 2027' will have a pricetag of less than US$30000, with a 'Robovan' that can carry 20 people to follow.

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Tesla shares drop 6% in premarket after Cybercab robotaxi reveal ... (CNBC)

Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla tumbled Friday after the company's long-awaited robotaxi event failed to impress investors.

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Tesla's robotaxi event was long on Musk promises. Investors wanted ... (Reuters)

For a businessman who perpetually struggles with broken promises, Elon Musk gave himself quite a to-do list Thursday night at Tesla's long-awaited Hollywood ...

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Tesla Stock Falls Nearly 3% In Overnight Trading On Robinhood ... (Yahoo Finance)

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares fell by about 2.7% in overnight trading on brokerage firm Robinhood after the company's robotaxi unveiling event late on ...

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Elon Musk unveils Tesla's Cybercab with vague production timeline (The Washington Post)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company's robotaxi will “probably” be in production before 2027 — and predicts it will cost less than $30000.

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Tesla's value drops $60bn after investors fail to hail self-driving ... (The Guardian)

Investors criticised lack of detail about the 'robotaxi' showcased by Elon Musk.

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Tesla's robotaxi event was long on Musk promises, short on details (Aljazeera.com)

Elon Musk said Tesla will eventually make humanoid robots for sale. Tesla's robotaxi is displayed at an unveiling event in Los Angeles, California, US. Elon ...

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Tesla shares fall after Elon Musk's glitzy 'Cybercab' event disappoints (Financial Times)

Stock drops 8% as investors are underwhelmed by lack of detail about planned autonomous fleet.

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Elon Musk's robotaxi event proves a flop, driving Tesla shares down ... (Fortune)

Rather than riding the stock's recent momentum, the robotaxi unveiling proved to be the “sell the news” event some analysts predicted.

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