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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to increase electric vehicle production to over 5 million units by 2030, attributing this growth to advancements in robotaxi technology and self-driving software.
Tesla is preparing to expand its Cybercab offerings by introducing gold two-seater robotaxis to additional U.S. cities within the year. However, the company has not disclosed details regarding the number of paid rides it has conducted so far.
Tesla announced plans to sell the Cybercab to consumers by the end of 2026, despite concerns regarding its lack of a steering wheel and self-driving software. This raises questions about the practicality and usability of such a vehicle for consumers.
Tesla's Senior Manager of Cybercab General Assembly, Jody Kerns, is leaving the company to join Rivian as the Director of General Assembly for the R2. This marks the second departure of a key Cybercab launch leader this year, following the exit of the head of Cybercab new product introduction in April.
Tesla will unveil its Cybercab robotaxi at the upcoming Paris auto show, marking its first European appearance. Attendees will also have the opportunity to test drive six other Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving technology.
Tesla's Cybercab launched in Austin a month ago but faced challenges during its initial rollout. The company is now focusing on overcoming these obstacles as it looks to expand its service beyond the initial market.
Tesla has secured $30 billion in new credit lines to support the scaling of its Cybercab and Optimus projects. However, the company plans not to utilize these debt facilities this year, as it has already earmarked at least $25 billion for capital expenditures.
Tesla's active robotaxi fleet in Austin has decreased to just 8 vehicles, a significant drop following a temporary surge after the Cybercab launch. This marks a return to the same number of vehicles on the road when the service began in June 2025, indicating a lack of growth over the past fifteen months.
Tesla's launch of its driverless Cybercab has prompted an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Concurrently, HERE Technologies' CEO discussed the automotive industry's return to using embedded maps.
Tesla has launched its Cybercab, but the vehicle faces challenges as the NHTSA has initiated an investigation regarding its compliance with federal standards. This scrutiny could impact the rollout and public perception of Tesla's autonomous taxi service.