Tesla Slips to 6th in WSB Rankings as Robotaxi Hype Builds

Tesla has slipped to the 6th position in the latest WSB rankings, a drop of three places from the previous day. Despite this, Tesla's stock (TSLA) rose by 1.08%, marking a 7.88% increase over the past three days.

The anticipation surrounding Tesla's upcoming Robotaxi announcement has reached a new peak. Scheduled for October 10 in California, the launch is expected to mark a significant milestone in autonomous driving technology. CEO Elon Musk has actively promoted the event on social media, hinting at its historical importance.

The announcement poster features a central camera, emphasizing Tesla's commitment to a purely visual system, with binary code hinting at the event's date. The symbolically loaded words "WE ROBOT" on the poster allude to classic science fiction, suggesting Tesla's intent to herald a new era in robotics.

Rumors of a prototype have been circulating, with images of a uniquely shaped, camouflaged vehicle surfacing online. The vehicle, potentially a test model for the Robotaxi, is reported to be a two-door, two-seater with a distinctive rear box-like extension. These speculations align closely with descriptions previously shared by Walter Isaacson, biographer of Elon Musk.

Musk has previously stated that Tesla's fully autonomous vehicles could replace public transport, offering rides at similar costs. This statement is likely tied to the anticipated Robotaxi, which aims to revolutionize urban mobility with efficient personal transport solutions.

Originally slated for an August release, the Robotaxi announcement was delayed, allegedly due to design revisions. Observations of a Model 3 equipped with new cameras have fueled discussions about ongoing performance tests. Although these developments remain unofficial, they highlight Tesla’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of autonomous vehicle technology.