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The most plausible explanation? Musk’s hints point toward a broad and gradual rollout across many states rather than a deep focus on a single city. Instead of scaling hundreds or thousands of vehicles in Austin first, Tesla might be deploying small numbers of autonomous vehicles across various markets—potentially dozens of states—simultaneously. This approach would allow Tesla to amass regulatory approvals on a state-by-state basis without the massive logistical and operational risks of rushing into one city.