This Is Why Elon Musk Selected August 8 for the Launch of Tesla Robotaxi
Elon Musk Launch Tesla Robotaxi
The tech tycoon confirmed the decision after a fan on X, the former Twitter, proposed that Tesla will hold a robotaxi event on August 8, a day that is lucky in China.
Following his recent trip to China, tech mogul Elon Musk revealed on Tuesday that he chose August 8 to debut the Tesla robotaxi service because in Chinese tradition, the number 8 is auspicious. Following the announcement that Musk had received permission to introduce the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China, Tesla’s stock shot up more than fifteen percent.
Musk Chooses Chinese Lucky Number To Host Robotaxi Event
The tech tycoon confirmed the decision after a fan on X, the former Twitter, proposed that Tesla will hold a robotaxi event on August 8, a day that is lucky in China. “I did partly pick it because 8/8 is a lucky number in China! Also, it’s the birthday of my triplets, who are now 17,” wrote the owner of the X.
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According to reports, the tech millionaire has achieved substantial success with the approval of Full Self-Driving (FSD) and the finalization of a massive data arrangement with Baidu, the largest Internet company in China. The CEO of Tesla announced earlier this month that the electric vehicle manufacturer will launch its robotaxi service on August 8.
There was excitement among his millions of admirers after the announcement. Recall that the business had expressed interest in launching robotaxis by 2020 back in 2019, but the concept was shelved.
Notably, Tesla, an electric vehicle manufacturer controlled by Elon Musk, has reached an agreement with Baidu, China’s largest search engine, under which the latter will have access to its mapping license for the purpose of collecting data on public roads in the country.
Elon Musk Intends To Activate Full Self Driving In China
According to a BBC article from April 28, Musk wants to enable the Full Self Driving (FSD) capability in China, a market that is second only to the United States for the electric vehicle manufacturer. Musk is in Beijing right now to talk about getting Tesla cars equipped with autonomous driving capability in China. He arrived in China yesterday (April 28) after postponing his trip to India.
Xpeng and other manufacturers have been making efforts to compete with Tesla by incorporating similar autonomous technologies into their cars. Chinese automakers are referred to by Musk as “the most competitive car companies in the world.”
Premier Li Qiang of China, however, assured Musk that foreign-funded businesses will always be welcome in China’s sizable market.
two people with knowledge of the matter, according to Reuters, a news agency, said yesterday. According to the sources, this deal resolves a regulatory barrier to Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) driver assistance system being offered in China.
