AD #3912 - Tesla to Sell Robotaxi for $30,000; CEO Tavares To Retire from Stellantis in 2026; Future of VW Plant in Germany Up in The Air
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Tesla unveiled ambitious plans for its unsupervised Full Self-Driving system and introduced the Cybercab robotaxi priced around $30,000, aiming for availability by 2026. CEO Elon Musk also revealed the Robovan for autonomous deliveries and a humanoid robot concept. Stellantis announced CEO Carlos Tavares will retire in 2026, triggering leadership changes. The episode covers chip supply recovery after Hurricane Helene, Nissan's upcoming bidirectional EV charging in the UK, GM's home energy storage system, and Volkswagen's potential plant closures in Germany. Additionally, BMW's limited-edition Skytop roadster and China's rising EV sales were highlighted.
Tesla Cybercab
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