Robotaxi Plans with Major Event on October 10
Elon Musk aims to showcase the future of autonomous driving amid investor concerns over costs, safety, and feasibility.
- Tesla has sent out invites to select shareholders for the 'We, Robot' event in Los Angeles, where the company will reveal its robotaxi design and plans.
- The event, initially scheduled for August, was postponed to allow for important updates and additional showcases.
- Musk's ambitious vision includes converting Tesla from an EV manufacturer to an AI and robotics company, focusing on autonomous driving technology.
- Key investor concerns include the safety and reliability of Tesla's Full Self Driving (FSD) technology, which currently lags behind competitors like Waymo.
- The financial implications of developing and deploying the robotaxi fleet are significant, with estimates running into tens or hundreds of billions of dollars.