Tesla's recent unveiling of its two-seater robotaxi design has left many experts questioning the company's ambitious plans. Following the much-anticipated \"Robotaxi Day\" event, Tesla experienced a significant drop in its shares, falling by 8.78 percent and resulting in a nearly $70 billion loss in market value.
During the conference, Tesla did not address several critical issues, including strategies for overcoming regulatory hurdles, pricing models, plans for a global market rollout, and protocols for handling safety incidents. This lack of transparency has fueled uncertainty among investors and industry analysts alike.
An analyst from American investment bank Jefferies commented, \"Elon Musk has not presented any 'verifiable evidence' of advancements in Tesla's autonomous driving technology. This makes it difficult for us to assess the feasibility of the goals outlined by Musk at the event, especially considering there's no precedent for achieving a higher level of autonomous driving relying solely on visual methods.\"
Moreover, Musk did not elaborate on how the two-seater robotaxi would cater to families traveling to destinations like restaurants or airports, leading to speculation that the vehicle may only appeal to a niche market. This oversight raises further questions about the practicality and broad appeal of Tesla's latest innovation.
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Tesla's two-seater robotaxi design raises doubts among experts
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