Expansion Plans - Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service beyond Texas, with plans to increase the service area in Austin and potentially launch in the San Francisco Bay Area within one to two months, pending regulatory approval [1] - The company has applied for certifications to operate and test autonomous vehicles in the Phoenix Metro area, with a decision expected by the end of July [2][3] Regulatory Landscape - In California, Tesla must apply for permits with the Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to test autonomous vehicles, which is more stringent than Texas regulations [9][10] - Tesla currently holds a transportation charter permit from the CPUC, allowing it to provide a transportation service for its employees but not to operate like Uber or Lyft [11] Current Operations - Tesla's robotaxi service in Austin is limited to 10 to 20 Model Ys with safety operators present [3] - As of now, Tesla has not applied for permits to test or deploy vehicles without safety drivers, which limits its ability to fully launch the robotaxi service [12][13] Investor Sentiment - The expansion news has generated optimism among investors, indicating that Tesla's stock may increasingly depend on its progress in autonomy rather than vehicle deliveries [14] - The current phase of the robotaxi service is seen as a shift from an experimental stage to a more business-oriented approach [15] Competitive Landscape - Tesla's expansion efforts are viewed as a necessary response to competitors like Waymo, which has already deployed over 1,500 robotaxis in multiple U.S. cities [4][16] - The term "minimum viable autonomy theater" has been used to describe Tesla's current strategy, suggesting that the company is executing the bare minimum to maintain the perception of progress in the autonomous vehicle space [16][17]

Tesla has applied to test and operate autonomous vehicles in Arizona in a bid to bring its fledgling robotaxi service to the Metro Phoenix area, the state’s Department of Transportation confirmed to TechCrunch. Tesla contacted the Motor Vehicle Division under the Arizona Department of Transportation on June 26 to begin the certification process, a spokesperson said in an emailed statement. The company, which launched a limited robotaxi service in South Austin last month, expressed interest in operating with ...

Tesla will likely expand its robotaxi service in the coming weeks and months, and will also soon have Grok, the chatbot made by another Elon Musk-owned company, added to its vehicles likely by next week. https://t.co/oIgJ2LTAGC ...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company is expanding its robotaxi service area and bringing xAI's Grok to vehicles as it rolled out a new iteration of the artificial intelligence chatbot.Shares gained about 3%.Musk said on X that Grok, his AI chatbot that praised Adolf Hitler and posted a barrage of antisemitic comments recently, will be available in Tesla vehicles "next week at the latest."xAI officially launched the Grok 4 update overnight as the company continued to face backlash for the vitriol written by ...

Group 1: Tesla's Current Challenges - Tesla's sales have dropped significantly, with a 13.5% year-over-year decline in Q2, following a similar decline in Q1, and profits decreased by 70% in Q1 [2] - The company is facing challenges due to Elon Musk's political involvement and the loss of regulatory support previously enjoyed during the Trump Administration [2] - Increased competition from Chinese electric vehicles is making Tesla's offerings less appealing in global markets [2] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Waymo's robotaxi service is conducting over 1 million fully autonomous, paid rides each month, significantly surpassing Tesla's robotaxi efforts [3] - Despite Tesla's shortcomings, it remains valued at nearly $1 trillion, more than the combined market capitalizations of the next 10 automakers, raising questions about the basis for this valuation [3] Group 3: Valuation Insights - Tesla's estimated earnings for FY'26 are around $2.90 per share, and applying a generous valuation multiple of 30x would suggest a stock price of under $100, indicating a market cap of roughly $300 billion based solely on automotive earnings [4] - The discrepancy in valuation suggests that investors believe Tesla is ahead in autonomous driving, robotics, and broader AI applications [4] Group 4: Full Self-Driving and Robotics Potential - Tesla's vehicles come with Full Self Driving (FSD) hardware pre-installed, starting at under $50,000, providing a significant cost advantage over competitors like Waymo [5] - The potential for a dedicated robotaxi priced below $30,000 and the estimated $750 billion market for autonomous ride-hailing could enhance Tesla's distribution edge [5] Group 5: Future Initiatives - The Optimus robot initiative aims to produce millions of robots annually by 2030, targeting a price of $20,000 or less, which could become a major product category for Tesla [6] - Tesla's advanced manufacturing capabilities and high levels of automation position it well to achieve ambitious projects in robotics and AI [6] Group 6: Leadership Impact - Elon Musk's renewed focus on Tesla is expected to aid the company in pursuing long-term objectives more vigorously, instilling confidence in investors regarding the company's future [7]

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) reported a decline in global deliveries once again for the second quarter of 2025, marking its second consecutive quarterly drop. This has deepened concerns about sliding demand and rising competition in the global EV race. However, Tesla shares have risen 5% following the weak delivery report, underscoring its solid growth prospects (read: How to Find Attractively Priced Growth Stocks).   This has put ETFs with a substantial allocation to this luxury carmaker in focus. These include Simpl ...

NEW YORK, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TSLA). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Tesla and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. [Click here for information about joining the class action] On June 22, 2025, Tesla de ...

Waymo commercially launched before Tesla's robotaxi, but Elon Musk's electric vehicle (EV) empire might have the last laugh.Autonomous driving is emerging as one of the most exciting opportunities in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. Developing self-driving vehicles stitches together semiconductors, software development, and robotics. Hence, there are several different ways to invest in the technology.For now, the most mainstream opportunities in the autonomous vehicle market seem to be through Te ...

Tesla's delivery numbers are in — and they're as bad as Wall Street expected. The electric automaker delivered 384,000 EVs in the second quarter, narrowly missing analysts' grim expectations.Wall Street had prepared for disaster, with analysts on average expecting 389,400 vehicles delivered in the quarter, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The actual number represents a year-over-year decrease of 13.5% from the roughly 444,000 vehicles it delivered in the second quarter of 2024. This is the bigges ...

Autonomous driving has been in the news quite a bit lately, with Tesla launching its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. While I think Tesla is a great pick in this space, there's one that I like more at the moment. That's Alphabet (GOOG -0.27%) (GOOGL -0.22%). Alphabet is known as the parent company of Google, but it also owns Waymo, the undisputed leader in autonomous driving right now (at least in terms of deployed footprint). Alphabet is my top autonomous driving stock, and investors can essentially acqu ...