Tesla is looking to the future: what plans does Elon Musk have?

Musk promises futuristic-looking “dedicated robotaxi” from Tesla without delay.

Tesla will make a “dedicated” self-driving taxi that “looks futuristic,” said CEO Elon Musk, without giving time.

The 50-year-old billionaire, wearing a black cowboy hat and sunglasses, made the remarks at the opening of the $ 1.1 billion Tesla factory in Texas, which is hosting its new headquarters.

“On a large scale. Complete autonomous driving. There will be a dedicated robot taxi, “said Musk.

Musk has repeatedly missed his goals of full autonomy. In 2019, he said that robotaxis without human drivers will be available in some US markets in 2020.

In January, he said he would be “shocked” if Tesla failed to achieve self-driving, which is safer than that of the people this year.

Tesla will extend its “Full Self-Driving” beta software to all North American FSD subscribers this year, Musk said.

Tesla now sells advanced driver assistance systems for $ 12,000, with a promise of more features. It is said that the software does not make its vehicles autonomous and requires the supervision of the driver.

The beta version, launched at the end of 2020, aims to allow cars to navigate the streets of the city better. As of January, it has been installed in nearly 60,000 vehicles in the United States

The largest factory in the United States

Musk said Tesla began delivering Texas-made Model Y SUVs to produce half a million a year at its Texas plant, which it said would be the largest carmaker in the United States.

He did not provide details about such Y models, but there may be lower priced versions to better deal with cheaper competitors.

Tesla will begin production of its Cybertruck and a humanoid robot, Optimus, next year, Musk said.

The company’s new Texas and Berlin factories, which will produce vehicles and their own battery cells, face challenges in increasing production with new processes, analysts said.

Musk said that Tesla simplifies the manufacture of cars by making a car using three major parts.

Despite record first-quarter deliveries, a recent increase in COVID-19 in China forced Tesla to suspend production at its Shanghai plant for several days.

The event comes after Musk surprised the market this week by revealing that he bought a 9% stake in Twitter and that he will join the social networking council.