The news of Tesla's plans to launch a dedicated robotaxi has been rumored for a long time. The model was designed to provide fully autonomous mobility services in the shared mobility market of the future.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced yesterday that Tesla Robotaxi will be officially unveiled on August 8 this year.
In the run-up to the unveiling, there was a lot of speculation on social media about the styling of the Robotaxi model. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
There are even fans who generate their favorite looks for Tesla, which is very interesting:
The design of this Robotaxi will eliminate the need for traditional driver control elements such as steering wheels and pedals, as the vehicle will be completely dependent on autonomous driving technology for operation. This design concept embodies great confidence in the future of autonomous driving technology, and also heralds a major revolution in shared mobility services.
Musk detailed the details of Tesla Network's Robotaxi ride-hailing service at Tesla's Autonomy Day. He outlined the potential for EV owners to earn revenue through the service, as well as the vehicle's durability as a robotaxis.
Tesla's Master Plan includes the deployment company's Robotaxi program. In addition, Tesla also plans to manage vehicles through a smartphone app, similar to Uber's ride-hailing service. Car owners can earn revenue during the day by having their car join the network at a designated time when they don't need it. This model may offset the value of the vehicle over a period of several years with the money earned on the vehicle.
Tesla also plans to launch an Uber-like smartphone app that users can call a Tesla vehicle in their area. Owners can specify when they want their vehicle to join the network, so that the vehicle can be utilized when the owner doesn't need it. Car owners can earn income during the day in this way, and according to analysis, a self-driving car can earn up to $10,000 per year for the owner after deducting operating costs.
Tesla's Robotaxi program is once again ahead of its peers, changing the way people travel and creating new revenue streams for car owners through self-driving technology. It marks another solid and important step forward in the era of fully autonomous driving, which could have a profound impact on the existing shared mobility market.