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I was hoping to keep that first car of his. My driving in Cyberpunk is pretty bad.Each day we inch closer and closer
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Tesla unveils its robotaxi prototypes
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gregmcc
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This will end up the same as the hyperloop.
Musk is a brilliant vaporware salesman.
Musk is a brilliant vaporware salesman.
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Tesla CyberCab/Robotaxi wireless charging shown in new official video
Tesla unveiled a pipe dream recently, and it still can't even decide whether it's called Robotaxi or CyberCab (or is that Cybercab?). This isn't an actual finalized, ready to ship product, mind you, or anything near that, it's an idea - one that Elon Musk hopes will help drive Tesla's next big hype cycle (which should keep the stock price rising and make him richer and richer by the day).
Now you can take a look at a short video showing you how this concept product charges wirelessly. It's an official video shared by Tesla, and it sure looks pretty. That's as much as we can say about it considering the fact that it shows the idea of a fully autonomous vehicle fully autonomously using some sort of wireless charger to magically charge itself up.
Everything you see here is very far from production, let alone roaming the streets. That doesn't mean it won't happen - but don't forget how much the Cybertruck (Tesla's previous hype cycle driver) was delayed. And that vehicle doesn't drive itself. And has a steering wheel (of sorts). And pedals. You get the idea, hopefully.
www.arenaev.com
Tesla unveiled a pipe dream recently, and it still can't even decide whether it's called Robotaxi or CyberCab (or is that Cybercab?). This isn't an actual finalized, ready to ship product, mind you, or anything near that, it's an idea - one that Elon Musk hopes will help drive Tesla's next big hype cycle (which should keep the stock price rising and make him richer and richer by the day).
Now you can take a look at a short video showing you how this concept product charges wirelessly. It's an official video shared by Tesla, and it sure looks pretty. That's as much as we can say about it considering the fact that it shows the idea of a fully autonomous vehicle fully autonomously using some sort of wireless charger to magically charge itself up.
Everything you see here is very far from production, let alone roaming the streets. That doesn't mean it won't happen - but don't forget how much the Cybertruck (Tesla's previous hype cycle driver) was delayed. And that vehicle doesn't drive itself. And has a steering wheel (of sorts). And pedals. You get the idea, hopefully.
Tesla CyberCab/Robotaxi wireless charging shown in new official video
It looks nice but isn't going to happen for many years.
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How stupid do you have to be to believe this crap at this stage?
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The only $25,000 Tesla we’ll ever see is the Cybercab
For years, Tesla enthusiasts and budget-conscious EV shoppers have waited for the rumored $25,000 Tesla. Would it be a compact hatchback? A stripped-down Model 3? The speculation ran wild. However, recent comments from Tesla CEO Elon Musk have poured cold water on those dreams. The $25,000 Tesla is indeed coming, but not in the form anyone expected. Forget steering wheels and pedals. This Tesla is designed to drive itself.
During Tesla's third-quarter earnings call, Musk declared that a traditional $25,000 car would be "pointless" and "silly." Instead, the company's upcoming Cybercab, an autonomous robotaxi, will fill that price point. First unveiled earlier this month, the Cybercab is a radical departure from conventional vehicles. With no traditional driver controls and a two-seater design, it's purpose-built for autonomous ride-hailing services.
Musk's unwavering faith in autonomous technology is no secret. Its importance to Tesla's future became a mantra, often at the expense of addressing the demand for more affordable, driver-oriented EVs. This laser focus on self-driving technology has left many industry analysts scratching their heads. While Tesla continues to dominate the luxury EV market, its limited lineup leaves a gaping hole in the rapidly expanding market for affordable electric cars.
This strategic gap has allowed competitors to capitalize on the growing demand for budget-friendly EVs. General Motors recently launched the Chevy Equinox EV, a compact SUV with a starting price of around $27,500 (after tax credits), positioning it as a direct competitor to the long-awaited, but never realized, $25,000 Tesla car.
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For years, Tesla enthusiasts and budget-conscious EV shoppers have waited for the rumored $25,000 Tesla. Would it be a compact hatchback? A stripped-down Model 3? The speculation ran wild. However, recent comments from Tesla CEO Elon Musk have poured cold water on those dreams. The $25,000 Tesla is indeed coming, but not in the form anyone expected. Forget steering wheels and pedals. This Tesla is designed to drive itself.
During Tesla's third-quarter earnings call, Musk declared that a traditional $25,000 car would be "pointless" and "silly." Instead, the company's upcoming Cybercab, an autonomous robotaxi, will fill that price point. First unveiled earlier this month, the Cybercab is a radical departure from conventional vehicles. With no traditional driver controls and a two-seater design, it's purpose-built for autonomous ride-hailing services.
Musk's unwavering faith in autonomous technology is no secret. Its importance to Tesla's future became a mantra, often at the expense of addressing the demand for more affordable, driver-oriented EVs. This laser focus on self-driving technology has left many industry analysts scratching their heads. While Tesla continues to dominate the luxury EV market, its limited lineup leaves a gaping hole in the rapidly expanding market for affordable electric cars.
This strategic gap has allowed competitors to capitalize on the growing demand for budget-friendly EVs. General Motors recently launched the Chevy Equinox EV, a compact SUV with a starting price of around $27,500 (after tax credits), positioning it as a direct competitor to the long-awaited, but never realized, $25,000 Tesla car.
The only $25,000 Tesla we’ll ever see is the Cybercab
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's upcoming Cybercab, an autonomous robotaxi, will be its $25,000 model, dashing hopes for a more traditional, driver-oriented electric vehicle at that price point.
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Tesla's new Cybercab promo video says "The future is autonomous"
Tesla unveiled its 'please buy more shares so the share price goes up and investors (including yourself) are happy' Hail Mary hype play, the Cybercab (or is that Robotaxi?), earlier this month. We'd call it a pipe dream, but it's more obviously a hype dream, meant to keep people investing in Tesla shares and making Elon Musk richer and richer every day.
This product, which is at best a concept in its current state, is the future of transportation according to Tesla. In fact, its newest promo video outright claims that "The future is autonomous". See for yourself:
Welcome to Dystopia. Where your Cybercab's doors open in a cool way, and all of the Cybercabs are pristine, and no one ever robs you at gunpoint while you're in one. Oh, and they can obviously drive autonomously everywhere - you know, something no vehicle is currently capable of doing.
www.arenaev.com
Tesla unveiled its 'please buy more shares so the share price goes up and investors (including yourself) are happy' Hail Mary hype play, the Cybercab (or is that Robotaxi?), earlier this month. We'd call it a pipe dream, but it's more obviously a hype dream, meant to keep people investing in Tesla shares and making Elon Musk richer and richer every day.
This product, which is at best a concept in its current state, is the future of transportation according to Tesla. In fact, its newest promo video outright claims that "The future is autonomous". See for yourself:
Welcome to Dystopia. Where your Cybercab's doors open in a cool way, and all of the Cybercabs are pristine, and no one ever robs you at gunpoint while you're in one. Oh, and they can obviously drive autonomously everywhere - you know, something no vehicle is currently capable of doing.
Tesla's new Cybercab promo video says "The future is autonomous"
The present definitely isn't.
www.arenaev.com
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Tesla denied Robotaxi and Cybercab trademarks
Tesla has filed trademark applications for the terms Robotaxi and Cybercab. Specifically, two separate filings for each, one covering the vehicle itself, the other for the service it wants to offer with these vehicles.
The USPTO has refused one of the Robotaxi trademarks (the one for the car itself) on the grounds that it's "merely descriptive." According to the USPTO's assigned examiner, the term Robotaxi is "used to describe similar goods and services by other companies", while at the same time acknowledging that there are no conflicting trademarks in existence. "Such wording appears to be generic in the context of the applicant's goods and/or services," the examiner also wrote.
The good news for Tesla is that this refusal is not final. The company has three months to file a response and submit evidence and arguments to support its application for the trademark. The USPTO wants it to provide "fact sheets, instruction manuals, brochures, advertisements and pertinent screenshots of applicant's website as it relates to the goods and/or services in the application, including any materials using the terms in the applied-for mark".
Tesla will also need to tell the USPTO whether competitors are using terms like "robo," "robot," or "robotic" to advertise similar goods and/or services.
www.arenaev.com
Tesla has filed trademark applications for the terms Robotaxi and Cybercab. Specifically, two separate filings for each, one covering the vehicle itself, the other for the service it wants to offer with these vehicles.
The USPTO has refused one of the Robotaxi trademarks (the one for the car itself) on the grounds that it's "merely descriptive." According to the USPTO's assigned examiner, the term Robotaxi is "used to describe similar goods and services by other companies", while at the same time acknowledging that there are no conflicting trademarks in existence. "Such wording appears to be generic in the context of the applicant's goods and/or services," the examiner also wrote.
The good news for Tesla is that this refusal is not final. The company has three months to file a response and submit evidence and arguments to support its application for the trademark. The USPTO wants it to provide "fact sheets, instruction manuals, brochures, advertisements and pertinent screenshots of applicant's website as it relates to the goods and/or services in the application, including any materials using the terms in the applied-for mark".
Tesla will also need to tell the USPTO whether competitors are using terms like "robo," "robot," or "robotic" to advertise similar goods and/or services.
Tesla denied Robotaxi and Cybercab trademarks
It might take longer than it anticipated.
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FiestaST
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Tesla Cybercab's full specs are now out
The US EPA has published its certification documents for Tesla's Cybercab, and this is basically the first time we've gotten a full list of its key specs.
The car has a 163kW (219 hp) front motor, a 326V 47.6kWh battery, and a curb weight of 1,412 kg. The unadjusted combined range is 673 km, which means the final number will likely be about 470 km, since the EPA usually applies a correction factor of roughly 0.7 to its raw number from its test data, in order to account for real-world conditions.
The highway-only unadjusted range is 604.1 km, and the final number is likely to be around 422 km. While the EPA now shows the Cybercab as having the status of "introduced into commerce" since May 29, Tesla still hasn't received regulatory approval for unsupervised autonomous driving. Unless that happens, these numbers don't matter as no Cybercab will be shuttling anyone around autonomously anyway.
The US EPA has published its certification documents for Tesla's Cybercab, and this is basically the first time we've gotten a full list of its key specs.
The car has a 163kW (219 hp) front motor, a 326V 47.6kWh battery, and a curb weight of 1,412 kg. The unadjusted combined range is 673 km, which means the final number will likely be about 470 km, since the EPA usually applies a correction factor of roughly 0.7 to its raw number from its test data, in order to account for real-world conditions.
The highway-only unadjusted range is 604.1 km, and the final number is likely to be around 422 km. While the EPA now shows the Cybercab as having the status of "introduced into commerce" since May 29, Tesla still hasn't received regulatory approval for unsupervised autonomous driving. Unless that happens, these numbers don't matter as no Cybercab will be shuttling anyone around autonomously anyway.
warrenpridgeon
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The first Tesla Robotaxi service launched in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025. However, Elon Musk's original 2019 promise was to have 1 million autonomous taxis on the road by 2020. Currently, large-scale commercial availability for all users and volume production of the dedicated Robotaxi ("Cybercab") is targeted for mid-2026. [1, 2, 3]
The Robotaxi rollout has undergone several shifts regarding its functional timelines, regional availability, and whether users can purchase or lease them: [1, 2, 3]
Other notable vapourware:
The Next-Generation Tesla Roadster - promised in 2017 for release in 2020. Took $50k to $250k deposits from thousands of people. No product yet.
Tesla Solar Roof Tiles - 2016 - fake non-functioning prototypes shown at an event and deposits taken. Called it quits and moved back to regular roof-mountend panels.
Automated Tesla Battery Swap Stations - revealed 2013 - 90 second battery swap (faster than refilling a car!). Used to hype up Tesla vehicles. One invite-only station in California but shutdown not long after. "Tesla built exactly one invite-only station in California, required appointments, charged a premium fee, and quietly shut the entire program down shortly after. Regulatory critics noted the demonstration helped Tesla secure millions of dollars in California ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) regulatory credits before being abandoned."
xAI & Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): In 2024, Musk promised his artificial intelligence firm, xAI, would achieve fully human-level AGI by 2025. He missed this deadline and has since quietly moved the goalposts back.
The Chicago & D.C. Boring Tunnels: The Boring Company promised to build mass-transit "Loop" systems, including an 18-mile, 12-minute tunnel connecting downtown Chicago to O'Hare Airport. These major city projects were entirely abandoned or quietly canceled.
It still boggles my mind that Elon can sell as much vapourware as he does and still continue to grow his companies. Like I don't care that he is a trillionaire or whatever... but like if you or I promised people things like he has and just quietly (or not so quietly) cancelled things that generated interest/hype and growth in the companies we'd by flayed alive right? RIGHT? Or have I just been doing business completely wrong? If I miss timelines on projects I don't bill until I catch up and I deliver more than they pay for out of feeling bad.
bUt YoUrE jUsT jEaLoUs... a tad. lol
The Robotaxi rollout has undergone several shifts regarding its functional timelines, regional availability, and whether users can purchase or lease them: [1, 2, 3]
- Initial Launch: The service deployed in June 2025 on the Tesla Robotaxi app in a limited capacity using modified Model Y vehicles accompanied by safety drivers. [1]
- Purchasing & Personal Use: Tesla plans to let owners add their personal vehicles to the shared ride-hailing network to generate income, and intends to sell the dedicated Cybercab for below $30,000. [1]
- Current Status & Roadblocks: While Musk has stated that widespread U.S. availability is a goal, practical execution has faced regulatory and technological hurdles, prompting Tesla to scale back or adjust planned 2026 launches in several U.S. cities. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Other notable vapourware:
The Next-Generation Tesla Roadster - promised in 2017 for release in 2020. Took $50k to $250k deposits from thousands of people. No product yet.
Tesla Solar Roof Tiles - 2016 - fake non-functioning prototypes shown at an event and deposits taken. Called it quits and moved back to regular roof-mountend panels.
Automated Tesla Battery Swap Stations - revealed 2013 - 90 second battery swap (faster than refilling a car!). Used to hype up Tesla vehicles. One invite-only station in California but shutdown not long after. "Tesla built exactly one invite-only station in California, required appointments, charged a premium fee, and quietly shut the entire program down shortly after. Regulatory critics noted the demonstration helped Tesla secure millions of dollars in California ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) regulatory credits before being abandoned."
xAI & Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): In 2024, Musk promised his artificial intelligence firm, xAI, would achieve fully human-level AGI by 2025. He missed this deadline and has since quietly moved the goalposts back.
The Chicago & D.C. Boring Tunnels: The Boring Company promised to build mass-transit "Loop" systems, including an 18-mile, 12-minute tunnel connecting downtown Chicago to O'Hare Airport. These major city projects were entirely abandoned or quietly canceled.
It still boggles my mind that Elon can sell as much vapourware as he does and still continue to grow his companies. Like I don't care that he is a trillionaire or whatever... but like if you or I promised people things like he has and just quietly (or not so quietly) cancelled things that generated interest/hype and growth in the companies we'd by flayed alive right? RIGHT? Or have I just been doing business completely wrong? If I miss timelines on projects I don't bill until I catch up and I deliver more than they pay for out of feeling bad.
bUt YoUrE jUsT jEaLoUs... a tad. lol
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