Elon Musk announces August 8 Tesla Robotaxi unveiling event

Revealed just under two years ago, Tesla has been preparing to enter the robotaxi industry with a new product of its own.

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In April 2022, Elon Musk announced that Tesla was preparing a product in the robotaxi space. At the time, the Tesla Robotaxi project was set on course for volume production in 2024. That time has come, as Musk has recently revealed that the Tesla Robotaxi is finally slated to be revealed in the latter end of summer 2024.

Elon Musk shared brief details of the event via his own X (formerly Twitter) account this week. According to the simple tweet, the Tesla Robotaxi reveal event is scheduled to take place on August 8, 2024. Little else has been said of the matter at this time, including where the event will take place, who will be allowed in attendance, and what time it will take place. However, with the August date, we’re sure to learn more in the months ahead leading up to it.

Elon Musk's tweet about the reveal event for the Tesla Robotaxi
Elon Musk tweeted the date for the Tesla Robotaxi reveal event, which was then retweeted by Tesla itself. More details are sure to follow in the months ahead.
Source: X

Tesla’s Robotaxi project was formally introduced to the public by Elon Musk in April 2022 as part of the grand opening of the Tesla Gigafactory near Austin, Texas. However, later that same month, Musk would go on to say that the Tesla Robotaxi was on a pace to enter volume production by 2024. Well, 2024 has come and it looks like Tesla is on track with Elon’s ambitions. At the very least, this coming August, we’ll get a much better look at how the Robotaxi has turned out.

As we await more details on the Tesla Robotaxi reveal event, or any changes or cancellations, stay tuned for more details and Tesla coverage right here at Shacknews.

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    April 5, 2024 2:30 PM

    TJ Denzer posted a new article, Elon Musk announces August 8 Tesla Robotaxi unveiling event

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      April 5, 2024 2:26 PM

      Tesla Robotaxi coming 8/8

      https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1776351450542768368?s=46&t=zxBvMrOVwfrLhSKc0LF8pQ

      Promises Promises, I will be surprised if anything comes of this

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        April 5, 2024 3:52 PM

        Johnny Cab?

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        April 5, 2024 4:03 PM

        Dude hasn't caught on to the fact that everyone knows he's full of shit at this point and thinks he can get away with more meaningless pontificating. It's an obvious attempt to pump the stock after their horrendous quarterly earnings report and complete lack of any notable forward looking plans that would move the dial.

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        April 5, 2024 4:07 PM

        The stock is down 33% in three months and there is clear competition overseas that can meet Tesla in capacity and beat them on price.

        Time to scramble for a new pitch to rope in Wall Street.

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          April 5, 2024 4:10 PM

          Just remembered when he scrambled to pitch the Tesla bot to investors and the machinery they're currently showing is behind what Japanese automakers were doing over 20 years ago. Forget about Boston Dynamics who are doing things that are genuinely amazing

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        April 5, 2024 4:07 PM

        He’s got no other option with all his excess capacity now.

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        April 5, 2024 4:50 PM

        Cybertruck was such a huge waste of resources and talent

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      April 5, 2024 3:04 PM

      Tesla’s taxi will be branded as Johnny Cab because eventually there will be a Total Recall.

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      April 5, 2024 3:11 PM

      I know it's on the same platform but I'd rather he just announce the $25K model. Autonomous driving will happen eventually but still feels years away.

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      April 5, 2024 3:14 PM

      God he looks so cheesedick in that cowboy hat.

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      April 6, 2024 3:18 AM

      The 8/8 thing was super on purpose, wasn't it. God, I can't fucking stand him.

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      April 6, 2024 5:14 AM

      Probably the first time the team at Tesla even heard about it too.

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      April 6, 2024 5:50 AM

      I hope the demo model crashes into a wall.

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      April 6, 2024 7:00 AM

      They can drive in the high-speed tunnels Boring Company has successfully installed in every major city!!!

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      April 6, 2024 8:06 AM

      yeah, and i'm the next pope.

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      April 6, 2024 8:07 AM

      Of course he picks 88

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        April 6, 2024 8:11 AM

        Hitler, Back to the Future, or Coincidence

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