Tesla launches driverless Cybercabs in Austin
Moscow 4 Sept Vesti. American company Tesla launched two-seater fully autonomous Cybercab taxis without a steering wheel in the Texas city of Austin.
Consensus
- Tesla launched Cybercab robotaxis in Austin, Texas.
- The vehicles are fully autonomous and have no steering wheel or pedals.
- The Cybercabs are two-seater vehicles with butterfly-style doors.
- The vehicles feature a 22-inch screen for video and gaming.
- The cars have a gold-colored exterior and a spacious luggage compartment.
- Tesla plans to expand the service to other U.S. states and international markets, including Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
- The expected cost of a ride is 30–40 cents per mile.
- Safety and passenger comfort are prioritized by Tesla.
Points of divergence
- The first 45 prototypes have already begun operating on the streets of Austin. — riamo
- The vehicles will be equipped with Starlink satellite communication in the near future. — vesti
- The AI assistant in the vehicle is not named, but allows users to watch YouTube videos or play games. — riamo
- The AI assistant is named Grok and can assist with music, film, route suggestions, and answering questions. — vesti
- Tesla may exit business operations in China if it merges with SpaceX. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Tesla launched pedalless and steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxis in Texas — РИАМО
- Tesla launched two-seater autonomous taxis with rising doors — Вести