DJ Elon Musk Underscores Tesla's Self-Driving Push, Hints at

DJ Elon Musk Underscores Tesla's Self-Driving Push, Hints at 'Cybercab' -- WSJ

By Ryan Felton

 

Much of Tesla's earnings call is focused around the company's reprioritization of making fully autonomous cars work. Chief Executive Elon Musk underscored that in comments to analysts.

 

"If somebody doesnt believe Tesla is going to solve autonomy, I think they should not be an investor in the company," he said.

 

He also shared new details about the company's plans for a robotaxi and a ride-hailing network, saying Tesla would own some cars for the fleet and allow owners to deploy their vehicles for the service, comparing it to Airbnb.

 

Musk shared a possible name for the robotaxi, which is set to be unveiled in August. In an offhand remark, he referred to the model as the "Cybercab."

 

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