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Elon Musk unveils Cybertruck-inspired Tesla Robotaxi, Robovan, to cost below $30k

Interesting Engineering - Fri 11 Oct 24

We robot: new tesla cars incoming, Interesting Engineering - Wed 9 Oct 24

Tesla's Cybercab: Elon Musk unveils robotaxi, pledges it 'before 2027'

TechXplore - Fri 11 Oct 24

Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled what he said was a robotaxi capable of self-driving, predicting it would be available by 2027—about a decade after he first promised an autonomous vehicle.

Live coverage: Elon Musk finally unveils Tesla's self-driving Robotaxi

New Atlas - Thu 10 Oct 24

Elon Musk is set to unveil Tesla's long-awaited fully-autonomous Robotaxi/Cybercab at the company's 'We, Robot' event in a matter of minutes. Watch the stream here, and we'll be updating this ...

Tesla is unveiling its long-awaited robotaxi amid doubts about the technology it runs on

TechXplore - Thu 10 Oct 24

Expectations are high for the long-awaited unveiling of Tesla's robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Thursday night. Too high for some analysts and investors.

CyberTruck-inspired treadmill targets an unobtrusive at-work workout

New Atlas - Fri 4 Oct 24

Research showing that sitting for extended periods is bad for your health led to an explosion in the popularity of standing desks. And for those looking to get in some cardio while chained to ...

Elon Musk Shares Vision for Optimus Robots at 'We, Robot' Event video

CNET Cutting Edge - Fri 11 Oct 24

Elon Musk put Tesla's Optimus robots to work at the 'We, Robot' event. Here's everything you need to know.

Tesla Cybercab: A Robotaxi of Your Own for Under $30k video

CNET Cutting Edge - Fri 11 Oct 24

It has no steering wheel, no pedals and no charging port. The Tesla Cybecab (and the boxy Robovan) was designed from the ground up to be a fully autonomous robo-taxi.

Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab self-driving robotaxi

The Guardian - Fri 11 Oct 24

Billionaire says autonomous car expected ‘before 2027’ will have a pricetag of less than US$30,000, with a ‘Robovan’ that can carry 20 people to followTesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled ...

Tesla unveils its 'Cybercab' robotaxi

Engadget - Thu 10 Oct 24

Tesla has introduced a robotaxi called Cybercab during its "We, Robot" event at Warner Bros. Discovery's studio in California, six months after Elon Musk revealed that the company ...

Tesla’s Optimus bot makes a scene at the robotaxi event

The Verge - Thu 10 Oct 24

Image: Tesla A bunch of Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots walked out alongside the reveal of Tesla’s new Robovan vehicle at tonight's Cybercab event. The robot ...

Tesla Cybercab announced: Elon Musk’s robotaxi is finally here

The Verge - Thu 10 Oct 24

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a new electric vehicle dedicated to self-driving, a possible milestone after years of false promises and blown deadlines. The robotaxi is ...

Tesla’s robovan is the surprise of the night

The Verge - Thu 10 Oct 24

Tesla CEO Elon Musk surprised attendees of the “We, Robot” event by presenting a new, unexpected vehicle: a passenger van. The robovan is intended to for the company’s ...

Tesla reveals 20 Cybercabs at We, Robot event, says you can buy one for less than $30,000

TechCrunch - Thu 10 Oct 24

Tesla has finally revealed its Cybercab, and it looks like a smaller, sleeker Cybertruck. And while many were expecting there to be at least one prototype of a robotaxi with no steering wheel ...

Tesla’s “We, Robot” robotaxi event: biggest news and announcements

The Verge - Thu 10 Oct 24

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Turbosquid Tesla is revealing its long anticipated robotaxi in Burbank, California and here’s everything they announced. ...

What to expect at Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event, The Verge - Thu 10 Oct 24

Tesla Robotaxi reveal: What to expect

TechCrunch - Thu 10 Oct 24

Tesla is gearing up to reveal its Robotaxi this Thursday, and everyone wants to know what it will look like, whether Tesla will unveil a commercialization strategy, and what outrageous timelines ...

Tesla Robotaxi reveal: What to expect, TechCrunch - Wed 9 Oct 24
Tesla Robotaxi reveal: What to expect, TechCrunch - Tue 8 Oct 24

Tesla Robotaxi event: How to watch the reveal live

TechCrunch - Thu 10 Oct 24

Tesla loves to put on a show, and Thursday’s Robotaxi reveal might just be the flashiest of them all.  The electric vehicle maker is slated to unveil its much-hyped Robotaxi vehicle at ...

Tesla Robotaxi event: How to watch the reveal Thursday, TechCrunch - Wed 9 Oct 24
Tesla Robotaxi event: How to watch the reveal Thursday, TechCrunch - Mon 7 Oct 24

California police department debuts ‘first police Cybertruck in the nation’ to impress kids

The Guardian - Wed 9 Oct 24

Car was bought as part of the drug abuse education program that uses flashy vehicle to make police seem approachableA police department in California has purchased a flashy new piece of equipment ...

TezLab launches new AI-powered ‘car reports’ for Tesla and Rivian EVs

TechCrunch - Wed 9 Oct 24

Modern connected vehicles, and especially EVs, generate a lot of data. But automakers don’t often give owners a good way to play around with that data. Instead, drivers are more likely ...

Tesla designer Franz von Holzhausen says he’s been designing a robotaxi in his mind for years

TechCrunch - Wed 9 Oct 24

About 12 years ago, not long after Tesla began delivering the Model S, chief designer Franz von Holzhausen started to think about what an autonomous vehicle might look like. Von Holzhausen played ...

The bill finally comes due for Elon Musk

The Verge - Wed 9 Oct 24

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Turbosquid The Tesla CEO has long promised — and failed to deliver — a fully autonomous vehicle. With this week’s ...

The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop is a comedy of trespassing errors

Engadget - Tue 8 Oct 24

The Vegas Loop, underground tunnels built by Elon Musk’s Boring Company that snake underneath Sin City, hasn’t been the traffic or even technological game changer the company promised it ...

Tesla Cybertruck ‘too big and sharp’ for European roads, say campaigners

The Guardian - Tue 8 Oct 24

Questions raised about registration in Czech Republic of one of first models to reach continentTesla’s Cybertruck is too big and sharp for European roads, transport campaigners have warned, ...

Tesla Truck Owners Hit by Insurance Terminations Amid Recall

The Daily Beast - Mon 7 Oct 24

Rebecca Cook/ReutersGEICO informed some Tesla Cybertruck owners that it would not be renewing insurance for the monstrous electric vehicles, claiming the oft-recalled trucks are not up to their ...

Is THIS what Tesla's Robotaxi will look like? Elon Musk's long-awaited driverless vehicle could feature NO steering wheel or pedals - and take passengers on Uber-style trips for 'less money than a bus ticket'

Daily Mail - Mon 7 Oct 24

Also referred to as 'Cybercab', Tesla's taxi is expected to be fully driverless and offer a new Tesla-operated ride-hailing service.

Recalled Cybertruck rearview camera was so slow it was illegal

Popular Science - Thu 3 Oct 24

Roughly 27,000 Cybertrucks required another recall after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determined some of their rearview camera displays could potentially fail ...

Tesla’s Cybertruck gets Supervised Full Self-Driving

TechCrunch - Mon 30 Sep 24

Tesla’s end-of-September deadline for bringing Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) to Cybertruck owners has arrived. In typical Tesla fashion, the superfans are getting first access. Members ...

Tesla starts pushing Full Self-Driving access for some Cybertrucks

The Verge - Mon 30 Sep 24

Image: Parker Ortolani / The Verge Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are starting to get Full Self-Driving (FSD) access on their vehicles. The company’s polarizing ...

$8,000 ‘Full Self-Driving Mode’ is finally in select Cybertrucks

Popular Science - Mon 30 Sep 24

Multiple owners confirmed over the weekend that Tesla is beginning to unlock its controversial Full Self-Driving mode in select Cybertrucks, with a wider software release expected to roll out ...

Tesla's Full Self-Driving is now available for some Cybertrucks

Engadget - Mon 30 Sep 24

Buyers that paid at least $93,990 to be among the first to own (and beta test) Tesla's Cybertruck are finally getting a key, promised feature: Full Self-Driving (FSD). Several people on ...

Musk, Tesla unveil long-awaited "Cybercab" robotaxi

CBSNews - Fri 11 Oct 24

Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.

Tesla robotaxi event will include "Cybercab" unveiling, CBSNews - Thu 10 Oct 24

Tesla's Cybercab Is Here

Wired Tech - Thu 10 Oct 24

At a media event this evening, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off the company's new Cybercab and shared some details about Tesla's plan to launch its own robotaxi service.

Will Tonight’s Tesla Robotaxi Event Produce Excitement Or Disappointment?

CleanTechnica - Thu 10 Oct 24

The long-awaited Tesla Robotaxi event is scheduled to start at 10 PM EST, or 7 PM PST tonight. Much speculation has swirled around CEO Elon Musk and whether he will embark on another revolutionary ...

Tesla Cybertruck May Too Heavy & Angular For European Roads

CleanTechnica - Wed 9 Oct 24

Using a special exception, a Tesla Cybertruck has been registered in the Czech Republic even though it may be too heavy. The post Tesla Cybertruck May Too Heavy & Angular For European ...

Electrify Expo Returns To New York, GMC To Debut EV Line

CleanTechnica - Tue 8 Oct 24

Electrify Expo is returning to New York with an event at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island on October 12-13, 2024. The event is expected to draw thousands of attendees to experience the latest ...

Cybertruck's latest recall reminds us that Tesla is no longer the keeper of our all-electric dreams

Techradar - Thu 3 Oct 24

Tesla's bizarre-looking Cybertruck has suffered through yet another recall. It's a sign that not only ...

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving update promises smoother lane changes and more decisive action, as it speeds towards a driverless future , Techradar - Tue 1 Oct 24

Tesla, Musk Win Shareholder Lawsuit Over Self-Driving Technology

International Business Times - Tue 1 Oct 24

U.S. judge dismisses without prejudice the lawsuit filed by shareholders of Tesla against the company and Elon Musk.

Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

Wired Tech - Mon 30 Sep 24

Some owners of Tesla’s electric pickup truck paid for the feature when they purchased it last fall—and now it’s starting to kick in.

Tesla's 'Full Self Driving' Cars Need Humans To Constantly Stop Them From Doing Dangerous Things, Tests Find

International Business Times - Thu 26 Sep 24

Drivers had to intervene with Full Self Driving more than 75 times over the course of driving more than 1,000 miles in Southern California.

Uber, Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concerns

The Hindu - Thu 3 Oct 24

Uber, Lyft drivers are using are using Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software as makeshift tobotaxis exploitating a regulatory gray area and sparking new concerns that around safety