Elon MuskCEO yes Teslapresented last Thursday, at the Warner Bros Studios em Los Angelesthe prototype of the new ‘robotaxi‘ of the company, called Cybercab. The vehicle, which stands out for its lack of steering wheel and pedals and gull-wing doors, is scheduled to enter production in 2026 at a cost of less than US$ 30.000.
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During the event, Musk stated: “Probably, well, I tend to be a little optimistic about deadlines, but 2026.” He added that by 2027, the vehicle would be available. The CEO highlighted that the Cybercab’s operating cost would be US$0.2 per mile, thanks to a charging system that does not require the use of plugs.
In addition to the Cybercab, Musk also revealed Tesla’s Robovan, designed to transport up to 20 people, expanding the company’s autonomous transport options.
Musk has projected a future where autonomous technology offers greater safety, comparing the transition to autonomous vehicles to the shift from manual to automatic elevators. “We will see autonomous cars become ten times safer than a human,” he commented.
The occasion also served for Musk to highlight Tesla’s progress in autonomous technology, mentioning the presence of 50 fully autonomous vehicles at the eventincluding models Ys and the Cybercab.
The company, however, faces significant regulatory challenges, with US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigating Tesla’s Autopilot technology after reports of crashes.
Tesla has started beta testing its software Full Self-Driving four years ago, aiming to offer a transport experience where users can “fall asleep and wake up at their destination”. Musk’s promise to transform transportation into supervised autonomous driving is still accompanied by scrutiny and expectation regarding its realization.
Source: https://www.ocafezinho.com/2024/10/17/musk-lanca-o-robotaxi-da-tesla-a-preco-popular-sera-que-e-confiavel/
