Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“Tesla boss Elon Musk is to unveil a prototype of the firm’s long-awaited robotaxi, the Cybercab, at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California on Thursday. Self-driving cars have long fascinated Mr Musk and he has made a series of bold predictions about them — including that they will save lives or earn their owners money, through being rented out for rides or even overnight stays. But when he takes to the stage for Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event he will be under pressure to quell doubts about whether the company can deliver on those ambitions. The project has already undergone delays, having been originally due for release in August — and some analysts also say it is a distraction for a company that should be focussing on releasing a lower cost electric vehicle (EV).” (10/10/24)