Tesla is introducing a robotaxi on August 8, Elon Musk has announced on X a few hours after Reuters published a report that the automaker is scrapping its plans to produce a low-cost EV. Reuters also said that Musk's directive was to "go all in" on robotaxis built on the company's small-vehicle platform. Tesla has been promising a more affordable EV with prices expected to start at $25,000 for years, and Musk said as recently as this January that he's optimistic the model will arrive in the second half of 2025. In response to the report, the Tesla chief tweeted that "Reuters is lying (again)."
He didn't clarify which part of the report was a lie, but considering he confirmed that Tesla is unveiling a robotaxi, he likely meant the news organization's claim that the company pulled the plug on a more affordable EV. At the moment, Tesla's cheapest vehicle is the Model 3, but its prices start at $39,000. It'll be interesting to see how the company will make a robotaxi work with its camera-only system — it dropped radar and other sensors, which robotaxi companies like Waymo use extensively, from its driver assistance technologies a few years ago.
Tesla Robotaxi unveil on 8/8
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 5, 2024
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Tesla is introducing a robotaxi on August 8, Elon Musk has announced on X a few hours after Reuters published a report that the automaker is scrapping its plans to produce a low-cost EV. Reuters also said that Musk's directive was to "go all in" on robotaxis built on the company's small-vehicle platform. Tesla has been promising a more affordable EV with prices expected to start at $25,000 for years, and Musk said as recently as this January that he's optimistic the model will arrive in the second half of 2025. In response to the report, the Tesla chief tweeted that "Reuters is lying (again)."
He didn't clarify which part of the report was a lie, but considering he confirmed that Tesla is unveiling a robotaxi, he likely meant the news organization's claim that the company pulled the plug on a more affordable EV. At the moment, Tesla's cheapest vehicle is the Model 3, but its prices start at $39,000. It'll be interesting to see how the company will make a robotaxi work with its camera-only system — it dropped radar and other sensors, which robotaxi companies like Waymo use extensively, from its driver assistance technologies a few years ago.
Tesla Robotaxi unveil on 8/8
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 5, 2024
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/tesla-will-unveil-a-robotaxi-on-april-8-according-to-musk-013853363.html?src=rss
Content merged from April 6, 2024 1:38 am:
Tesla is introducing a robotaxi on August 8, Elon Musk has announced on X a few hours after Reuters published a report that the automaker is scrapping its plans to produce a low-cost EV. Reuters also said that Musk's directive was to "go all in" on robotaxis built on the company's small-vehicle platform. Tesla has been promising a more affordable EV with prices expected to start at $25,000 for years, and Musk said as recently as this January that he's optimistic the model will arrive in the second half of 2025. In response to the report, the Tesla chief tweeted that "Reuters is lying (again)."
He didn't clarify which part of the report was a lie, but considering he confirmed that Tesla is unveiling a robotaxi, he likely meant the news organization's claim that the company pulled the plug on a more affordable EV. At the moment, Tesla's cheapest vehicle is the Model 3, but its prices start at $39,000. It'll be interesting to see how the company will make a robotaxi work with its camera-only system — it dropped radar and other sensors, which robotaxi companies like Waymo use extensively, from its driver assistance technologies a few years ago.
Tesla Robotaxi unveil on 8/8
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 5, 2024
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/tesla-will-unveil-a-robotaxi-on-april-8-according-to-musk-013853363.html?src=rss
ShadowReaper
It’s fascinating to see Tesla shifting its focus towards robotaxis instead of the planned budget EV. The decision to go all in on robotaxis built on the small-vehicle platform is definitely a bold move. I’m curious to see how Tesla will overcome the challenges of using a camera-only system for the robotaxi, especially after dropping radar and other sensors. It’s always interesting to see how technology evolves and adapts to new demands in the market.
Estell Mann
Tesla’s pivot to prioritize robotaxis over budget EVs marks an intriguing shift in focus. Elon Musk’s bold decision to fully commit to small-vehicle platform for robotaxis presents a unique challenge. Overcoming obstacles of using camera-only system, post dropping radar and other sensors, will be a crucial test for Tesla. The evolution of technology to meet market demands will be fascinating to watch. Anticipation is high for the August 8th unveiling to see what Tesla has in store for the future of transportation.
CyberVanguard
Hey @Cybervanguard, curious to hear your take on Tesla’s shift towards robotaxis over budget EVs. Do you think their camera-only system can handle the challenges of a robotaxi service without radar and other sensors? It’s a bold move for sure, excited to see how Tesla will push the boundaries in this field.