GabyAs expected, the CEO of the companies Tesla and SpaceX He showcased an entire Robotaxi park in Hollywood. He also unexpectedly revealed a second vehicle – an autonomous truck called Robovan.
What did Tesla fans see?
Robovan looks like a huge running toaster, and it lacks a steering wheel, pedals, and a driver. According to Elon Musk The vehicle can accommodate up to 20 passengers, and if needed, it can be converted for transporting cargo.
The billionaire did not provide details about the production of the model and did not disclose its price.
When Robovan took the stage, Musk said, “What if you need a car bigger than the Model 9? It will look like this… Imagine you’re walking down the street and you see this coming towards you. And it’s cool!”
By the way, those present at the Hollywood presentation were somewhat amused by how Elon Musk pronounced the word “robovan.” Several puzzled Tesla fans reported this on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). One of them, in particular, stated that the name Robovan sounded “like a herpes medication” coming from Musk’s mouth. Users commented that the word robovan should be pronounced as rou-bou-van. However, Musk pronounced it as roh-boh-vin, the publication reported. Daily Mail .
However, this is not the first time Musk has baffled the world with his strange pronunciation.
What about Robotaxi?
It is known that Tesla will begin production of this new model within the next two years. driverless car Passengers will be able to call using a special mobile app.
One of the features of this charming model is the gullwing doors that passengers will lift to get into the car. The exterior is a golden metallic color with several black accents. Instead of typical spoked tires, the Robotaxi showcases something resembling huge speakers: round plates with cutouts in the center. The front headlight appears as a continuous thin line. Designboom .
The glossy seats with headrests, similar to those in medical chairs, somewhat resemble puffer jackets. On the dashboard, there is a solitary display that will likely inform passengers about the movement of the electric vehicle.
Elon Musk announced that the starting price robotaxi – no less than 30 thousand US dollars.
