Musk presented robotaxi called Cybercabs

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Tesla CEO and social media mogul Elon Musk unveiled a long-promised robotaxi with two swing doors and no steering wheel or pedals at a high-profile event, paving the way for what he says will boost growth long-time electric car maker.

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Details: Musk, who arrived on stage in one of the robotaxis called the Cybercab, said that production would start in 2026 and that the vehicles would be available to customers for less than $30,000 without they would cost 20 cents per mile, he said.

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“Most of the time, cars just don’t do anything. But if they’re autonomous, they can be used five times more, maybe 10 times more,” he said on stage. .

Excitement about the event can be seen on social media, with screenshots of invitations and speculation about what might be revealed. But investors and analysts are noting problems with the technology and are lowering their expectations.

Musk plans to launch a fleet of self-driving Tesla cabs called Cybercabs, which passengers can summon via an app. Private Tesla owners will be able to monetize the app by listing their cars as robotaxis.

Thursday’s event at Warner Bros Studios near Los Angeles, California is called “We, Robot” – an obvious nod to American writer Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot” sci-fi stories, but it also shows how Musk said Tesla should be considered. like an artificial intelligence robotics company” rather than a car manufacturer.