Tesla to Test Robotaxi Verification in New York State

25/12/24 #Tesla News Summary

1. 테슬라 Tesla to Test Robotaxi Verification in New York State
   Tesla was recently spotted conducting a robo-taxi verification test near Fredonia, New York. This translates into a preliminary step to expand its robo-taxi service, currently limited to Austin, Texas, to other regions in the future.
2. Introduction of a new pricing policy to maintain cleanliness of robotaxi
   Tesla has introduced a policy that charges cleaning fees based on vehicle pollution levels after using a robotaxi.
   $50 applies to moderate levels of contamination, including food spills, severe dust, and minor stains,
   150 dollars is charged for serious pollution such as biological waste or smoking in the vehicle.
   Tesla explained that the measure is aimed at maintaining a pleasant environment and creating a responsible usage culture for all users. E-mail information will be provided when charging, and you can check the usage history of the robotaxi app and raise an objection through the customer center if it is judged to be an error.
3. Reorganization of Robotaxi Official Website Signals Service Expansion
   Tesla has revamped its robo-taxi-only website, revealing more clearly its plans to expand its service. Currently, Model Y-based self-driving robotaxi is operating in Austin, Texas, and Cybercab, a fully autonomous vehicle, will be added in the future.
4. Robotaxi service designed around accessibility
   Tesla said the robo-taxi is designed to support a variety of accessibility needs, including guide dog companions, wheelchair and assistive load space. The Tesla app also currently supports 29 languages, with plans to continue expanding the language of support in the future.
5. Emphasized the vision of autonomous driving by releasing promotional videos for 로보 Robotic Taxi
   Tesla unveiled a new robotaxi video with the theme of autonomous driving for all. The video conveyed the popularization and increased accessibility of autonomous driving technology as a key message, highlighting its vision for global service expansion.
6. 캐 Canaccord Genuity raises Tesla price target
   Canaccord Genuity analyst George Gianarikas upgraded the Tesla price target to $551 from $482 and maintained an Buy rating. He evaluated restructuring the U.S. electric vehicle market, expanding EV penetration in emerging markets, and advancing FSD technology and introducing large-scale robo-taxi in 2026 as factors for long-term growth.
7. 로보 Robotsaxi, Optimus Emerge As Key To Tesla’s Long-Term Value
   The analyst said CEO Elon Musk’s approval of the compensation package strengthened long-term value creation and management incentive alignment. It also predicted that Tesla’s profitability in the non-automotive sector could be further highlighted if news on Optimus humanoid robots expands around 2026.