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9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Robotaxis Could Redefine Tesla or Rattle Its Stock
Tesla's (NASDAQ:TSLA) much-anticipated robotaxi pilot, set to roll out June 22 in Austin, is pivotal for the company's next growth chapter. Success could redefine its revenue model; failure could dent valuation and long-term prospects. Jacob Falkencrone, Saxo's global head of investment strategy, warns that the launchElon Musk's next trillion-dollar chapteris as much about regulatory navigation as true autonomy. Roughly ten Model Y robotaxis running Tesla's Full Self-Driving software will operate in geo-fenced zones under remote human oversight, reflecting cautious, phased deployment rather than a turnkey self-drive revolution. Skepticism lingers amid Democratic lawmakers urging a delay until new Texas safety laws kick in on September 1, and an ongoing NHTSA probe into Tesla's autonomous systems. Historically, Tesla share prices spike on hype and retreat on reality. A smooth pilot could position Tesla as a mobility services leader, slashing urban travel costs by up to 70% and potentially eclipsing its core car-sales business. Conversely, any misstepsregulatory pushback, tech hiccups, or safety incidentscould spook investors and create tactical buying windows. Early user feedback, regulatory responses, and incident reports will be key barometers. Investors should watch those signals closely to gauge whether robotaxis truly deliver transformative upside or morph into another Musk-driven mirage. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Robotaxis Could Redefine Tesla or Rattle Its Stock
Tesla's (NASDAQ:TSLA) much-anticipated robotaxi pilot, set to roll out June 22 in Austin, is pivotal for the company's next growth chapter. Success could redefine its revenue model; failure could dent valuation and long-term prospects. Jacob Falkencrone, Saxo's global head of investment strategy, warns that the launchElon Musk's next trillion-dollar chapteris as much about regulatory navigation as true autonomy. Roughly ten Model Y robotaxis running Tesla's Full Self-Driving software will operate in geo-fenced zones under remote human oversight, reflecting cautious, phased deployment rather than a turnkey self-drive revolution. Skepticism lingers amid Democratic lawmakers urging a delay until new Texas safety laws kick in on September 1, and an ongoing NHTSA probe into Tesla's autonomous systems. Historically, Tesla share prices spike on hype and retreat on reality. A smooth pilot could position Tesla as a mobility services leader, slashing urban travel costs by up to 70% and potentially eclipsing its core car-sales business. Conversely, any misstepsregulatory pushback, tech hiccups, or safety incidentscould spook investors and create tactical buying windows. Early user feedback, regulatory responses, and incident reports will be key barometers. Investors should watch those signals closely to gauge whether robotaxis truly deliver transformative upside or morph into another Musk-driven mirage. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
