Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has hinted that the company may be moving away from the Cybertruck to focus on its next‑generation autonomous taxi, the Cybercab. In a recent statement, Musk said the shift was necessary to make room for production of the driver‑less Cybercabs.
The Cybercab is an autonomous vehicle designed to operate as a taxi without a human driver. By reallocating production capacity to this new model, Tesla aims to accelerate the rollout of its autonomous ride‑share service.
While the announcement does not confirm the discontinuation of the Cybertruck, it suggests that the electric pickup’s production timeline could be affected. The company will need to balance resources between the Cybertruck and the Cybercab to meet its long‑term goals.
Industry observers note that the move reflects Tesla’s broader strategy to expand its autonomous vehicle portfolio. The Cybercab, if launched as planned, could become a significant revenue stream for the company.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>