If there were any complaints about Tesla’s “We, Robot” event, it was the fact that the occasion was very light on details surrounding the Cybercab. Fortunately, a good number of Tesla staff and even some executives were reportedly willing to provide some details about the upcoming vehicle.
In a post on social media platform X, longtime Tesla shareholder and owner-enthusiast Matthew Donegan-Ryan noted he was able to speak with Tesla Design Chief Franz von Holzhausen and Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy following the “We, Robot” event. The executives reportedly provided some insights about the upcoming vehicle, some of which were not mentioned in Elon Musk’s presentation at the occasion.
For one, there are reportedly no plans to make a Cybercab with a steering wheel and pedals. This is not surprising as such a vehicle would likely adversely affect the sales of the Model 3, Tesla’s second best-selling vehicle. It does, however, highlight the idea that Tesla is betting a notable part of its future on the Robotaxi and its potential to change the way people commute.
?Big Tesla Cybercab photo dump thread ?
PLUS more details from @larsmoravy and @woodhaus2:
– There are no plans to make a Cybercab with a steering wheel and pedals (demand for the Robotsxi version will essentially be unlimited). pic.twitter.com/RGdf6NgovJ— Matthew Donegan-Ryan (@MatthewDR) October 11, 2024
The Cybercab’s production will reportedly start in Giga Texas, before moving to other factories. The vehicle will reportedly share parts with the Model 3 and the Model Y, making it easier to produce and ramp. Even the Robovan will reportedly share a surprising number of parts from the company’s other vehicles. As for cameras, the Cybercab will reportedly feature the same layout as the Model 3 and Model Y, with the addition of a front bumper camera similar to the one fitted in the Cybertruck.
– All Teslas on the road running hardware 3 or 4 will be able to function as robotaxis without needing any hardware retrofitting. pic.twitter.com/QRHCfWUvy4— Matthew Donegan-Ryan (@MatthewDR) October 11, 2024
Quite interestingly, Donegan-Ryan mentioned in his posts that all Teslas on the road running Hardware 3 or Hardware 4 would be able to function as Robotaxis without needing any hardware retrofits. These exact claims were echoed in a video posted by Tesla owner Kim Java, who was able to conduct a brief interview with von Holzhausen and Moravy following Musk’s keynote. In her interview, Java asked if her 2018 Model 3 with Hardware 3 could run as a Robotaxi. The executives confirmed that yes, such a vehicle could operate as an autonomous car.
– Cybercabs will not have Tesla logos (like Cybertruck). Everyone will know it’s a Tesla by the design. pic.twitter.com/J9HgWXpFcs— Matthew Donegan-Ryan (@MatthewDR) October 11, 2024
Interestingly enough, the Cybercab will reportedly follow in the Cybertruck’s footsteps when it comes to branding, with the vehicle not having a single Tesla badge. This is quite a bold decision, though considering that Tesla plans to mass produce the Cybercab in very large quantities, a badge for the vehicle may not be needed at all. Just like the Cybertruck, people will know it’s a Tesla just by looking at it.
– I have never seen Franz and Lars as excited and positive as they were tonight. They both displayed a great sense of accomplishment. pic.twitter.com/OdVw6Qs2TG— Matthew Donegan-Ryan (@MatthewDR) October 11, 2024
The Cybercab will reportedly feature just three interior buttons, comprised of two window switches and a dome light switch. Every other feature that commuters wish to access or activate would be done through the touchscreen. Finally, the Cybercab will reportedly not be made with steel like the Cybertruck to keep costs low, and the vehicle’s inductive charging system might actually prove cost-effective because it would require fewer materials and cabling.
Watch Kim Java’s video of Tesla’s “We, Robot” event below.
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GM CEO Mary Barra says she told Biden to give Tesla and Musk EV credit
“He was crediting me, and I said, ‘Actually, I think a lot of that credit goes to Elon and Tesla…You know me, Andrew. I don’t want to take credit for things.”
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said in a new interview on Wednesday that she told President Joe Biden to credit Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, for the widespread electric vehicle transition.
She said she told Biden this after the former President credited her and GM for leading EV efforts in the United States.
During an interview at the New York Times Dealbook Summit with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Barra said she told Biden that crediting her was essentially a mistake, and that Musk and Tesla should have been explicitly mentioned (via Business Insider):
“He was crediting me, and I said, ‘Actually, I think a lot of that credit goes to Elon and Tesla…You know me, Andrew. I don’t want to take credit for things.”
GM CEO Mary Barra said to Andrew Sorkin at the New York Times Dealbook Summit that she pulled President Biden aside and said Tesla CEO @elonmusk deserved the credit for EVs:
“He was crediting me, and I said, ‘Actually, I think a lot of that credit goes to Elon and Tesla,'” Barra… pic.twitter.com/OHBTG1QfbJ
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) December 3, 2025
Back in 2021, President Biden visited GM’s “Factory Zero” plant in Detroit, which was the centerpiece of the company’s massive transition to EVs. The former President went on to discuss the EV industry, and claimed that GM and Barra were the true leaders who caused the change:
“In the auto industry, Detroit is leading the world in electric vehicles. You know how critical it is? Mary, I remember talking to you way back in January about the need for America to lead in electric vehicles. I can remember your dramatic announcement that by 2035, GM would be 100% electric. You changed the whole story, Mary. You did, Mary. You electrified the entire automotive industry. I’m serious. You led, and it matters.”
People were baffled by the President’s decision to highlight GM and Barra, and not Tesla and Musk, who truly started the transition to EVs. GM, Ford, and many other companies only followed in the footsteps of Tesla after it started to take market share from them.
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Musk would eventually go on to talk about Biden’s words later on:
“They have so much power over the White House that they can exclude Tesla from an EV Summit. And, in case the first thing, in case that wasn’t enough, then you have President Biden with Mary Barra at a subsequent event, congratulating Mary for having led the EV revolution.”
In Q4 2021, which was shortly after Biden’s comments, Tesla delivered 300,000 EVs. GM delivered just 26.
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Tesla Full Self-Driving shows confident navigation in heavy snow
So far, from what we’ve seen, snow has not been a huge issue for the most recent Full Self-Driving release. It seems to be acting confidently and handling even snow-covered roads with relative ease.
Tesla Full Self-Driving is getting its first taste of Winter weather for late 2025, as snow is starting to fall all across the United States.
The suite has been vastly improved after Tesla released v14 to many owners with capable hardware, and driving performance, along with overall behavior, has really been something to admire. This is by far the best version of FSD Tesla has ever released, and although there are a handful of regressions with each subsequent release, they are usually cleared up within a week or two.
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However, adverse weather conditions are something that Tesla will have to confront, as heavy rain, snow, and other interesting situations are bound to occur. In order for the vehicles to be fully autonomous, they will have to go through these scenarios safely and accurately.
One big issue I’ve had, especially in heavy rain, is that the camera vision might be obstructed, which will display messages that certain features’ performance might be degraded.
So far, from what we’ve seen, snow has not been a huge issue for the most recent Full Self-Driving release. It seems to be acting confidently and handling even snow-covered roads with relative ease:
FSD 14.1.4 snow storm Ontario Canada pic.twitter.com/jwK1dLYT0w
— Everything AI (@mrteslaspace) November 17, 2025
I found the steepest, unplowed hill in my area and tested the following:
• FSD 14.2.1 on summer tires
• FSD 14.2.1 on winter tires
• Manual drivingBut I think the most impressive part was how FSD went DOWN the hill. FSD in the snow is sublime $TSLA pic.twitter.com/YMcN7Br3PU
— Dillon Loomis (@DillonLoomis) December 2, 2025
Well.. I couldn’t let the boys have all the fun!
Threw the GoPro up and decided to FSD v14.2.1 in the snow. Roads were not compacted like the other day, a little slippery, but overall doable at lower speeds. Enjoy the video and holiday music 🎶
Liked:
Took turns super slow… pic.twitter.com/rIAIeh3Zu3— 🦋Diana🦋 (@99_Colorado) December 3, 2025
Moving into the winter months, it will be very interesting to see how FSD handles even more concerning conditions, especially with black ice, freezing rain and snow mix, and other things that happen during colder conditions.
We are excited to test it ourselves, but I am waiting for heavy snowfall to make it to Pennsylvania so I can truly push it to the limit.
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Tesla hosts Rome Mayor for first Italian FSD Supervised road demo
The event marked the first time an Italian mayor tested the advanced driver-assistance system in person in Rome’s urban streets.
Tesla definitely seems to be actively engaging European officials on FSD’s capabilities, with the company hosting Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri and Mobility Assessor Eugenio Patanè for a hands-on road demonstration.
The event marked the first time an Italian mayor tested the advanced driver-assistance system in person in Rome’s urban streets. This comes amid Tesla’s push for FSD’s EU regulatory approvals in the coming year.
Rome officials experience FSD Supervised
Tesla conducted the demo using a Model 3 equipped with Full Self-Driving (Supervised), tackling typical Roman traffic including complex intersections, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and mixed users like cars, bikes and scooters.
The system showcased AI-based assisted driving, prioritizing safety while maintaining flow. FSD also handled overtakes and lane decisions, though with constant driver supervision.
Investor Andrea Stroppa detailed the event on X, noting the system’s potential to reduce severe collision risks by up to seven times compared to traditional driving, based on Tesla’s data from billions of global fleet miles. The session highlighted FSD’s role as an assistance tool in its Supervised form, not a replacement, with the driver fully responsible at all times.
Path to European rollout
Tesla has logged over 1 million kilometers of testing across 17 European countries, including Italy, to refine FSD for local conditions. The fact that Rome officials personally tested FSD Supervised bodes well for the program’s approval, as it suggests that key individuals are closely watching Tesla’s efforts and innovations.
Assessor Patanè also highlighted the administration’s interest in technologies that boost road safety and urban travel quality, viewing them as aids for both private and public transport while respecting rules.
Replies on X urged involving Italy’s Transport Ministry to speed approvals, with one user noting, “Great idea to involve the mayor! It would be necessary to involve components of the Ministry of Transport and the government as soon as possible: it’s they who can accelerate the approval of FSD in Italy.”
GM CEO Mary Barra says she told Biden to give Tesla and Musk EV credit
Tesla Full Self-Driving shows confident navigation in heavy snow
