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The majority of these units are expected to be Cyber Cabs or similar autonomous ride-hailing vehicles, which are seen as crucial to Tesla’s future profitability. The company is betting on the rapid deployment of autonomous fleets, which could revolutionize transportation and vastly outstrip traditional car sales.
However, scaled-up production introduces significant challenges—building the supply chain, securing raw materials, and ensuring quality at high volume are complex tasks. Musk acknowledged these hurdles but remains optimistic, considering the ramp a historic effort comparable to Tesla’s entry into electric vehicles.