Tesla's Robotaxi To Be Called 'Cybercab?' Elon Musk Says Self-Driving Fleet Will Be Like 'Combination Of Airbnb And Uber'
Tesla's Robotaxi To Be Called 'Cybercab?' Elon Musk Says Self-Driving Fleet Will Be Like 'Combination Of Airbnb And Uber'
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk offered a glimpse into his "blindingly obvious" robotaxi strategy during the company's first-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, highlighting a potential name for the autonomous vehicle — "Cybercab" — and a unique ownership model inspired by Airbnb and Uber.
特斯拉公司（納斯達克股票代碼：TSLA）首席執行官埃隆·馬斯克在週二的公司第一季度業績電話會議上簡要介紹了他 “顯而易見” 的機器人出租車戰略，重點介紹了自動駕駛汽車的潛在名稱—— “Cybercab” ——以及受愛彼迎和優步啓發的獨特所有權模式。
Dual Ownership Fleet: Musk described the forthcoming robotaxi fleet as functioning "like a combination of Airbnb and Uber." This suggests a two-pronged approach: Tesla will own and operate a segment of the robotaxi fleet, while also offering individuals the opportunity to integrate their personal vehicles into the network for rental purposes.
雙重所有權車隊：馬斯克將即將推出的機器人出租車隊描述爲 “像愛彼迎和優步的組合”。這表明要採取雙管齊下的方法：特斯拉將擁有並運營一部分機器人出租車車隊，同時還爲個人提供將個人車輛整合到網絡中進行租賃的機會。
This concept echoes a similar vision presented by Musk in 2019, as per Reuters, where a robotaxi network was expected to be operational by 2020.
據路透社報道，這一概念與馬斯克在2019年提出的類似願景相呼應，機器人出租車網絡預計將在2020年投入運營。
'Cybercab' Name Emerges: During the call, Musk casually referred to the "purpose-built robotaxi product" as the "Cybercab." While it's unclear if this is a placeholder or the final name, it hints at a potential design direction.
“Cybercab” 的名字浮出水面：在電話會議中，馬斯克隨便將 “專門製造的機器人出租車產品” 稱爲 “Cybercab”。雖然目前尚不清楚這是佔位符還是最終名稱，但它暗示了潛在的設計方向。
Design Inspiration: According to Musk's biographer Walter Isaacson, the design for the robotaxi, as well as the now-scrapped $25,000 EV, was influenced by a February 2023 design review session. Inspired by the Tesla Cybertruck, both vehicles reportedly share a futuristic aesthetic characterized by angular lines and stainless steel construction.
設計靈感：根據馬斯克的傳記作者沃爾特·艾薩克森的說法，機器人出租車以及現已報廢的價值25,000美元的電動汽車的設計受到2023年2月設計審查會議的影響。受特斯拉Cybertruck的啓發，據報道，這兩款車都具有未來派美學，其特徵是棱角分明的線條和不鏽鋼結構。
Durability in Focus: In a playful jab at self-driving car company Waymo, Musk this week commented on a parody video showcasing the Cybertruck's durability, suggesting it might be better suited for San Francisco's robotaxi scene due to recent vandalism incidents.
聚焦耐久性：馬斯克本週在對自動駕駛汽車公司Waymo的一次俏皮抨擊中評論了一段展示Cybertruck耐久性的模仿視頻，認爲由於最近的破壞事件，它可能更適合舊金山的機器人出租車領域。
Uncertain Timeline, Clearer Vision: While the precise timeline for the Cybercab's launch remains unconfirmed, these developments paint a clearer picture of Tesla's self-driving ambitions.
不確定的時間表，更清晰的願景：儘管Cybercab推出的確切時間表仍未得到證實，但這些事態發展更清晰地描繪了特斯拉的自動駕駛雄心。
While some analysts like Gene Munster support Tesla's focus on autonomous vehicles, others like Gary Black warn it's risky to prioritize robotaxis over developing the previously planned low-cost electric car. Importantly, Musk has long championed autonomous Teslas functioning as robotaxis, even identifying it as a key driver of value in 2023.
儘管像吉恩·芒斯特這樣的一些分析師支持特斯拉將重點放在自動駕駛汽車上，但加里·布萊克等其他分析師則警告說，優先考慮機器人出租車而不是開發先前計劃的低成本電動汽車是有風險的。重要的是，馬斯克長期以來一直支持自動駕駛特斯拉充當機器人出租車，甚至將其確定爲2023年的關鍵價值驅動力。
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