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Elon Musk predicts autonomous vehicles will become ubiquitous within five years, with global regulatory approval enabling Teslas to operate fully autonomously across continents. The concept of "software updates" enhancing vehicle utility—making millions of cars as useful as if they were fleet-managed robots—could result in an increase in vehicle usefulness by tenfold or more. This leap in utility would redefine the value of Tesla’s fleet, creating a profound shift in transportation economics and efficiency.