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As the debate wound toward conclusions, one of the overarching themes was the call for credible metrics to gauge Tesla’s performance post-Robo Taxi launch in Austin. All participants agreed on the necessity of seeing how the market responds to Tesla’s autonomous driving capabilities and how quickly it can scale operations.
In the shadow of impending launches, the fate of Tesla appears tied not just to production numbers but the broader cultural acceptance of self-driving technology and the efficacy with which Tesla can dominate the ride-hailing sector. As the conversation concluded, the panelists expressed a shared interest in returning to this discussion once more data is available, especially in light of Tesla's highly anticipated Austin launch.