Tesla Strengthens Position for Long-Term Development, Unveils Robotaxi & Robovan

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Tesla has significantly strengthened its position for its long-term prospects by introducing Robotaxi and Robovan at a spectacular event. The company continues to develop autonomous driving technologies, expands its fleet worldwide, increases production capabilities, and more in the news review with Jowua.

Robotaxi and Robovan are presented to the public

Last week, Tesla held a long-awaited event where it presented its autonomous driving technologies installed in cars and robots. One of the most interesting was the introduction of Robotaxi, which will change the idea of ​​what cars should be.

The two-seater vehicle does not have a steering wheel and pedals, but only a central display with which passengers can adjust settings for the trip. In addition, it is equipped with a spacious trunk, which provides plenty of space for transporting various things or luggage. The vehicle will not have a charging port, but will instead be charged via wireless inductive charging. According to Elon Musk, Robotaxi should be launched in 2026, but he specified that no later than 2027. The cost of the car will be less than $30,000.

In addition, Tesla unexpectedly presented a new vehicle—Robovan. It is a 20-seater vehicle that can be converted to carry cargo instead of passengers. It is made in the style of art-deco trains and you will definitely not see anything like it on the roads now. The company provided only a few details about Robovan, however it specified that it should provide the cost of travel between $0.05-$0.10 per mile. This is less than what was stated for Robotaxi, which was about $0.20 per mile. Production should begin in 2026, although it is worth remembering that this schedule is most likely very optimistic.

Tesla launches free FSD transfers again

This is the fifth time the company has sought to stimulate car sales by enticing its customers with this attractive offer. Tesla has officially announced a new FSD transfer program via messages in a mobile offer. It is available on the condition that existing owners with FSD purchase a new Model S, Model X, Model 3, or Model Y and take delivery by December 31, 2024. The program is available to customers in the United States, Canada, and China.

Giga Berlin may be expanded

Tesla has officially received approval for the first phase of its factory expansion in Germany. The local Ministry of the Environment has approved the construction of additional infrastructure at Giga Berlin, which includes the construction of a large hall. It will house warehouses, a battery cell testing lab, and expanded logistics infrastructure. This will help implement the global plan to reach a production capacity of 1 million cars per year.

Tesla Giga Shanghai celebrates 3 millionth car production

Last week, the company announced another milestone: the production of the 3 millionth car at Giga Shanghai. The factory began mass production in 2020 and celebrated the production of the 1 millionth car in 2022. In the coming years, we will see even more production increases in a shorter time.