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One participant shared their personal experience of driving approximately 18,000 miles in the last year, noting no critical disengagements during that time except for routine parking and passenger drop-offs. This anecdote, while valuable, contrasts with broader statistical analyses that cast doubt on Tesla's current levels of operational safety and independence.
The Evolution of Automotive Expectations
Drew, another industry analyst, shifted the focus to how expectations for Tesla have evolved. He indicated a substantial shift in market perceptions over the past three years, highlighting decreased predictions around Teslas' market share and sales potential as competition intensified from traditional automotive manufacturers and new entrants, particularly from China.