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The broader landscape is shifting as regulators prepare to streamline autonomous vehicle policies at the federal level. This could accelerate Tesla's deployment of robo taxis across the US, extending their reach into suburban, rural, and intercity routes that competitors cannot serve easily due to mapping or regulatory constraints.
Tesla's advantage lies in its AI-based approach, which doesn't depend on exhaustive map updates. Instead, the vehicle perceives and understands its environment in real-time, allowing rapid deployment in diverse regions without extensive pre-mapped infrastructure.