What to Expect from Tesla's Robotaxi Event
As far as moonshots, Jonas advised previously that Tesla could introduce an electric plane concept, electric boat vision, or a demonstration of an Optimus robot flipping burgers at a Tesla Diner. Other Wall Street analysts are also predicting some long-term autonomous concepts will be teased. The other robotaxi players Uber Technologies and Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Company are preparing to build what appears to be the start of a global robotaxi service. Uber also recently announced that the Uber app will soon offer rides in Waymo's self-driving cars in Austin and Atlanta. WeRide and Uber Technologies also reported a strategic partnership to bring WeRide’s autonomous vehicles onto the Uber platform, beginning in the United Arab Emirates. The partnership is expected to launch first in Abu Dhabi later this year. Uber Technologies also has a multiyear strategic par