Tesla plans to start production of these vehicles in 2026, according to its boss, recognizing however that he tended to be too optimistic about the deadlines. The “Cybercab” will also be available for sale and is expected to cost less than $30,000.
As a first step, autonomous driving software that does not require human intervention should be integrated next year into current Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to travel on the roads of Texas and California.
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A cybercab… and a robovan
Thursday, during the presentation event organized at the site of the Hollywood studio Warner Bros. in Los Angeles, Elon Musk let himself be driven to the stage by one of these “cybercabs” without a steering wheel. As it is private land, Tesla did not need permission from road authorities for this event that had been prepared for weeks.
The automaker also unveiled a futuristic autonomous mini-bus called “Robovan,” which can accommodate up to 20 people.
Elon Musk had announced numerous times since 2016 that Tesla would soon achieve a breakthrough in the field of autonomous driving. He also promised in the past that all Tesla owners could send their cars to a robo-taxi platform to make money.
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But, in fact, even in its advanced version with the addition of the “Full Self-Driving” functionality, Tesla’s “Autopilot” is currently only a system of driving assistance in which those behind the wheel are always responsible and must be ready to regain control at any time.
Ban autonomous vehicles?
A few hours before the presentation of the famous robotaxi, Donald Trump went to Detroit for a meeting. And the one who found extraordinary support in Elon Musk did not hesitate to give his strong opinion on autonomous cars. “Do you like autonomous vehicles? Does anyone like autonomous vehicles? Do you know what it is? When you see a car driving alone? Maybe some people use it here, I don’t know. “It’s a little worrying for me, but autonomous vehicles will stop rolling if I’m elected.” launched the presidential candidate.
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The message is clear: if he is elected, a total ban on autonomous cars will be issued. A statement full of irony when we know that a few days earlier, last Saturday, Elon Musk went to a Donald Trump meeting to give him all his support in order to “preserve the Constitution and democracy.
