Elon Musk announces Tesla’s Cyber-Taxi to debut in 2 or 3 years
Elon Musk Reveals Tesla’s Autonomous Cybercab
Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s autonomous robotaxi, now known as the Cybercab, at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, on Thursday night. The billionaire Tesla CEO stated that the vehicle will be available in two to three years. The Cybercabs are two-person vehicles without a steering wheel or pedals, described by Musk as “individualized mass transportation.” Musk also mentioned inductive charging, which eliminates the need for the vehicle to be plugged in like a traditional electric car, although specific details were not provided.
Musk made a grand entrance into the event by riding in a Cybercab that took him to the audience. The presentation was flashy, with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, showcasing Musk’s showman role. The real question remains whether he can fulfill his promise of a vehicle that has been “just two years away” for the past decade.
Tesla’s Autonomous Future
A conceptual video of the vehicle played behind Musk as he spoke on stage, stating that the cost is expected to be under $30,000, which received strong applause from the audience. When asked about the availability for purchase, Musk mentioned that they expect to start with full autonomy, unsupervised, in Texas and California next year, pending local government approval.
It is important to note that Musk clarified that this refers to current Teslas on the roads that would require authorization to operate without drivers.
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