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@ mattaroo
2025-05-20 22:24:53
Tesla/SpaceX News:
Rumor that xAI and Tesla could merge but it would be up to the board. This would be huge.
Autonomy and Optimus Focus: Tesla CEO Elon Musk emphasized that autonomy and the Optimus humanoid robot are critical for the company's success.
Robotaxi Launch Timeline: Musk confirmed Tesla is sticking to the end-of-June launch timeline for robotaxis in Austin, Texas, with plans to have 1,000 robotaxis operational by the end of the month. Tesla owners will be able to rent out their vehicles as robotaxis, similar to an Airbnb model.
Robotaxi Scale-Up: Musk stated Tesla will have 1,000 robotaxis by end of June and expects many hundreds of thousands of self-driving Teslas by the end of 2026.
FSD Licensing Talks: Musk revealed Tesla is in discussions with major automakers to license its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. This is when TSLA becomes a SAAS company.
Optimus Production: Pilot production of the Optimus humanoid robot has already begun, with Musk believing it could become the biggest product of all time, potentially 10 times larger than any other product on the planet.
FSD Supervised Capabilities: Tesla posted about its FSD Supervised system, highlighting its ability to interpret and adapt to unexpected scenarios in real-time, suggesting it could make steering wheels obsolete and emphasizing that once experienced, users won’t want to revert to non-FSD vehicles.
SpaceX:
President announced the selected architecture for the Golden Dome, including space-based interceptors.
Canada wants to join the project, and President aims for the system to be operational by the end of his term.
President claims U.S. tech surpasses Israel's, citing assistance with their defense system.
A bill in Congress allocates $25 billion for the Golden Dome, with a total estimated cost of $175 billion.
Source: InvestAnswers