Overview

• Elon Musk announced that integrating Austin robotaxi software into production models will deliver a “step change improvement” to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system
• Tesla launched paid fully driverless rides in Austin with about 10 Model Ys and recently doubled the geofenced service area
• The automaker is awaiting regulatory approval to extend its robotaxi service to Europe, China and San Francisco
• California’s DMV has filed to suspend Tesla’s manufacturing and dealer licenses for 30 days over alleged false advertising of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving
• A Miami federal trial is hearing testimony that Autopilot failed to warn or brake before a 2019 fatal crash, heightening safety and trust concerns