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Particularly noteworthy was the announcement of the upcoming launch of a paid Robo taxi service in Austin, set for June. While described as a "toe in the water," this move represents a faster than expected rollout that could help reinvigorate investor confidence in Tesla's operational capabilities. This sentiment grew during the earnings call, which underscored that investors are considerably more interested in the longer-term projections rather than the current year's performance.