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Keeney contrasted Tesla's planned approach with that of Waymo, suggesting that Waymo's operations face extensive technology challenges. Waymo must manage the complexities of testing in new regions without a pre-established customer base to rely on, thus complicating their expansion efforts.
Keeney asserted that the growth of Tesla and its future Robo Taxi service hinges heavily on significant local regulations, customer engagement, and app functionality. She noted that there will be a multi-year process where the company taps into its existing vehicle customers first, followed by customer contributions—yet the nature of their technology relationship could evolve rapidly.