Elon Musk launches Robotaxi Cybercab; will run on its own, no steering and pedals
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has introduced the first Robotaxi Cybercab to the world. Along with this, he has also introduced Robovan. While Robotaxi Cybercab has seating space for only two people. At the same time, 20 people can travel together in Robovan. It also has space to keep luggage. Let's know what features it has come with.
The first Robotaxi in the world has been launched by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. It was first introduced by Elon Musk at the We Robot Event in California. Tesla's robotic taxi lacks steering and pedals. It has only two seats. Let's know what great features it has come with.
This car's cabin may appear extremely tiny to you. Actually, the Cybercab electric taxi is a two-seater, which means it can only accommodate two passengers. Not only that, it lacks pedals and steering. As a result, it becomes a fully automatic vehicle. Both doors open upwards, resembling butterfly wings. Its exterior appearance is pretty stunning.
While launching Robotaxi Cybercab, Elon Musk said that automatic vehicles can be 10 to 20 times safer than human-driven vehicles. Also, it will be quite cheap. Along with this, he said that the cost of running it will be around 0.20 dollars per mile, that is, the cost of 1.6 kilometers can be around 16 rupees. Meanwhile, urban buses charge $1 per mile. Charging it will not need the installation of cables as it will be wirelessly charged, just like a smartphone.
Along with presenting the Tesla Robotaxi, Elon Musk has introduced the Robovan autonomous vehicle. The special feature of the vehicle is that 20 people will be able to travel together in it. Not only this, space has also been provided to carry luggage.
Tesla hasn't provided any details on pricing, but this robotaxi reportedly comes for around 30 thousand dollars, which is approximately 25 lakh rupees in Indian rupees. Automation has been his Elon Musk's own principle. He's been saying for quite some time that he will bring a fully automated and driverless car to the market. Through Cybercab, Tesla has taken a step forward towards this vision. This taxi service shall be offered through its own ride-hailing app. The report also quotes Elon Musk as saying that Tesla users will also be able to run their vehicles on rent through the ride-hailing app, out of which the company will take around 25 to 30 percent commission.
