TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road — and a snag
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The company’s robotaxi policy bars all children under 13 from riding, even with a parent, making it stricter than the rules for its Model Y SUV robotaxis.
The investigation began only hours after Tesla deployed its first production Cybercabs in Austin, highlighting immediate regulatory scrutiny surrounding the vehicle rollout.
The company posted a website form on Thursday asking for information from people interested in purchasing Cybercab fleet vehicles, signaling early outreach for potential buyers and possible commercial adoption.
The company is preparing to formally launch a gold two-seater without a steering wheel or pedals, a bold step that could fundamentally reshape Tesla’s future direction and identity.
Tesla's solar roof struggled to gain traction, but the potential for roof-integrated solar technology remains viable and promising.
Tesla and eight other automakers are adding warning labels to assist occupants in locating manual door releases, which are often difficult to find.
Permits have been issued that would enable the deployment of up to 8,000 robotaxis within the next year.
The home battery market is expanding rapidly, with companies like Tesla and Base Power competing for dominance, driven by a pivotal technology.
Einride's fleet will triple in size with the addition of Tesla Semis, enhancing their sales pitch for the Saga AI software across North America.
Tesla plans to construct a large solar factory in Texas and is seeking financial support from the state to help cover expenses.
OpenAI is set to launch its largest model, Astra, as early as next week, alongside updates to Chat GPT and developments in AI technology from SpaceX and Tesla, while Deep Seek's API pricing increases and Gemini 3.5 Pro faces delays.
Elon Musk's acquisition highlights the deep interconnections among his various companies, showcasing a strategic synergy within his business ecosystem.
Tesla has reportedly prepared contingency plans in case of a potential invasion of Taiwan by Beijing.
The NTSB's investigation supports Elon Musk's assertion that the driver manually overrode the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system during the incident.
The safety board validated Tesla's report regarding last month's crash, aligning with the company's initial account shared shortly after the incident.
Jay Li suggests that while being sued by Tesla isn't ideal for a startup, the experience has strengthened his company, Proception, by serving as a resilience test.
Tesla is accused of not addressing design flaws in their vehicles, but the company attributes incidents to drivers mistakenly pressing the accelerator.
Tesla promoted its Autopilot feature as a lifesaving technology shortly after a tragic incident where a grandmother died in a crash involving a Tesla vehicle.
The potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla appears unavoidable, suggesting strategic synergies and shared technological advancements could drive future growth.
The California civil rights agency celebrates a legal victory against Tesla and prepares for a trial scheduled in July.
Newly un-redacted crash reports highlight various challenges Tesla faces in scaling its robotaxi operations, revealing significant safety and operational issues.
Elon Musk was willing to pursue a for-profit venture on the condition that he would have control over it.
Tesla plans to significantly increase its capital expenditures for 2026, which will result in negative free cash flow for the remainder of the year, according to the company's CFO.
Tesla has announced the expansion of its driverless robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, showcasing vehicles operating without human drivers in a brief social media video.
Tesla's workforce decreased from 21,191 to 16,506 employees in 2025 due to two consecutive years of declining sales.
Tesla is entering a new phase focused on launching the Cybercab and mass-producing the Optimus robot.
Elon Musk announced ambitious plans for a chip-building collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX, despite his history of overpromising.
Elon Musk introduced "Macro Hard," a revolutionary AI concept combining Tesla's real-time video processing with Grock Xai's advanced thinking to potentially emulate entire companies' functions, challenging traditional AI methods.
Drew Baglino, a former Tesla executive, has successfully raised significant funding to establish a giga-scale factory for his new startup venture.
Tesla's recent decision to discontinue its basic driver-assistance system, Autopilot, follows a month after the initial announcement.
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The company is undergoing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California due to deceptive marketing regarding Autopilot's capabilities.
Meta is sidelining its chief AI scientist, Yan Lan, who advocates for a fundamentally different approach to AI development, while other companies are beginning to adopt his ideas on world models and energy-based learning systems.
Tesla's annual sales have decreased for the second consecutive year due to the end of the U.S. federal tax credit and rising competition from Chinese automakers.
Tesla shareholders have approved a potentially $1 trillion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, who seems to be celebrating casually on social media platform X.
Elon Musk chose a specific date for a reveal, allowing him to claim he was joking if plans change, after months of teasing an announcement by year's end.
Tesla investors continue to support Elon Musk's compensation package despite his commitments to managing multiple other companies.
Tesla experienced a 37% decline in profit compared to the previous year, even as consumers hurried to benefit from the ending EV tax credit.
A proxy firm has expressed concerns that a proposed plan fails to guarantee Elon Musk's continued focus and dedication to Tesla.
The U.S. auto safety agency has found over 50 instances of Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems violating traffic rules, including running red lights and making illegal turns.
Despite warnings from California's Department of Insurance since 2022, Tesla's claims process issues persist, leading to a surge in consumer complaints.
Rodney Brooks, co-founder of iRobot and former MIT professor, criticizes companies like Tesla and Figure for attempting to teach robots dexterity through human task videos, labeling this method as "pure fantasy thinking."
The regulatory policy team is addressing complications arising from a $300 million investment by CEO Elon Musk.
Tesla's chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, announced efforts to integrate electronic and manual door releases following reports of owners getting trapped.
Tesla's board chair supports a proposed 10-year compensation package worth $1 trillion for CEO Elon Musk, emphasizing its alignment with company performance goals.
Tesla's energy storage sector is facing challenges, evidenced by two consecutive quarters of declining installation numbers, signaling a need for strategic improvements.
Elon Musk's ambitious goal for Tesla to produce 20 million cars and one million humanoid robots annually contrasts with the board's more conservative target, valuing the company at $1 trillion.
In early 2025, Tesla significantly reduced its spending on X compared to 2024 and made a $300,000 payment to Kimbal Musk's drone company.
Tesla has introduced a potential $1 trillion, 10-year compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk amid challenges in its car business and a focus on robotics and AI.