Tesla robotaxi anticipation hits fever pitch ahead of debut
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Tesla is poised to debut its long-awaited robotaxi Thursday night — and possibly an update on its humanoid robot — in a reveal that will require observers to separate sizzle from substance. Why it matters: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has described self-driving car technology and AI robots as essential to the company's current stock valuation and its future. The big picture: The company is widely expected to debut the so-called Cybercab at an event at Warner Bros. Studios in Hollywood. The name of the event — "We, Robot" — says a lot, but Tesla has said little about what it will actually reveal. The hype is already feverish — with even analysts who disagree on Tesla acknowledging the gravity of the moment. Bernstein analyst A.M. (Toni) Sacconaghi, Jr., a Tesla bear, said it may be "among the most anticipated corporate announcements ever." Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, a Tesla bull, said there've been ...