Tesla Cybercab is barely real and it’s already under investigation
Elon Musk's gilded robot car barely made it on public roads before federal regulators launched an investigation into the vehicle's lack of traditional features - many of which are required by law. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was opening an audit query (AQ) into the Tesla Cybercab "to examine the process and […]
Tesla may be poised to make a significant shift with the upcoming launch of the Cybercab in Austin, Texas. This compact, gold-colored two-seater sedan, featuring no steering wheel or pedals and guided by cameras and AI, could represent a pivotal moment for the company. The launch could be a limited pilot with a few cars providing rides in downtown Austin or a larger, more ambitious event.
Tesla has been strategically placing Cybercab prototypes around Austin and other U.S. cities in the lead-up to the event, aiming to convey the grand scale of its ambitions. The Cybercab is seen by many as a "fork in the road" for Tesla, signaling either a transformative moment in urban transportation or a sobering reminder of the company's limitations.
This concept, which Musk has long championed, has been in the works for over a decade, despite Tesla's early claims of full autonomy in 2016. The Cybercab is the result of an effort to develop a more affordable EV platform, aiming to create cheaper, mass-market electric vehicles. With its smaller size, lighter weight, and lower-capacity battery, the Cybercab is designed to be more cost-effective to produce, potentially paving the way for a profitable robotaxi network.
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