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Tesla Cybercab robotaxi is touring Europe

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Tesla has brought its autonomous robotaxi, the Cybercab, to Europe. The autonomous all-electric vehicle will be touring the region, with the Cybercab making some stops in cities such as Berlin, Paris, and Oslo, to name a few. 

Earlier this month, Tesla announced that the Cybercab would be going on a European tour. Posters of the tour hinted at the vehicle being featured in Tesla locations across Europe, specifically Stockholm, Berlin, Oslo, Paris, London, and Amsterdam.

 

Tesla appears to have sent several Cybercab units for the vehicle’s European tour. This was hinted at in the overlapping schedules of the autonomous all-electric robotaxi as it goes through the region. As per Tesla’s official website, the Cybercab’s European tour starts on November 20 and ends on December 31, 2024.

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Following is the Tesla Cybercab’s European tour dates

London, U.K. — the Cybercab will be available to visit at the London Tesla Store in the Westfield Shopping Centre from Nov 20 – Dec 8, 2024. 

Berlin, Germany — the Cybercab would be available for viewing from Nov 22 – Dec 8, 2024 at Tesla’s Mall of Berlin store from 10:00 – 20:00. It should be noted that members of the TFF e.V. also received exclusive access to the Cybercab on Nov 21, 2024. 

Paris, France — the Cybercab would be available for viewing at the Tesla store in Paris-Madeleine from Nov 23 – Dec 8, 2024.

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Oslo, Norway — the electric vehicle maker will be showcasing the Cybercab at the Tesla store in Skøyen from Dec 14 – 31, 2024. 

Stockholm, Sweden — Tesla will be featuring the Cybercab at its Tesla store in Stockholm City from Dec 14 – 31, 2024.

Amsterdam, Netherlands — The Tesla store in Amsterdam will feature the Cybercab from Dec 16 – 31, 2024. The vehicle will be available for viewing from 11:00-17:00.

The Tesla Cybercab will be operating using the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. While FSD’s most advanced features are yet to be deployed in Europe, the EV maker noted that those who visit Cybercab will be given the opportunity to go for test drives with Enhanced Autopilot. Space, however, is limited, so those who wish to visit the Cybercab are advised to sign up here

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The Cybercab is expected to reach volume production in 2026, as per comments from CEO Elon Musk during Tesla’s third quarter earnings call, the autonomous vehicle is expected to cost less than $30,000, and it is expected to start its production in the Giga Texas complex. Musk also noted that he expects to see a production of at least 2 million Cybercabs per year once the vehicle is ramped.

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Tesla ships new feature that silences neighborhood Supercharger complaints

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Tesla is shipping a new feature that silences neighborhood Supercharger complaints, prompting drivers to be aware of those who might be impacted by excessive noise nearby.

Tesla is now rolling out a new location-specific “Quiet Charging Zone” that prompts drivers to lower their vehicle’s audio volume in an effort to make things comfortable for everyone, even those who are not Tesla owners.

This is an impactful feature that will resolve many complaints from those who are living nearby.

When a Tesla plugs into this Supercharger and its media volume exceeds a certain level, the vehicle’s central touchscreen displays a polite notification: “Could you turn the volume down? Please be mindful of our neighbors.”

Accompanying the message is a prominent “Lower” button. One tap automatically reduces the audio to a more considerate level. Physical “Quiet Charging Zone” signs posted at the station reinforce the request, creating a cohesive experience that blends digital nudges with on-site reminders.

This feature highlights Tesla’s unique advantages. Unlike traditional automakers, Tesla owns both the vehicle software and the charging infrastructure.

Engineers can detect the precise location via GPS, trigger context-aware prompts, and deploy changes fleet-wide in hours or days without recalls or dealer visits. No public release notes highlighted the change, suggesting it was a quiet, site-specific rollout designed to test effectiveness before potential expansion.

These are usually referred to as “Undocumented Changes.”

Beyond immediate noise reduction, the initiative underscores Tesla’s customer- and community-focused ethos. While EVs are inherently quieter than combustion-engine vehicles, auxiliary behaviors like loud infotainment can still create friction in dense cities. Tesla’s rapid response turns potential conflict into an opportunity to demonstrate thoughtful engineering.

As Tesla expands its Supercharger network, which is now open to other EVs in many places, features like location-based quiet modes could become standard tools for harmonious integration into neighborhoods.

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Ferrari unveils its Luce EV, and its reception has been a disaster

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Ferrari unveiled its Luce EV over the weekend, and so far, its reception has been an absolute disaster, gathering negative reactions from a wide variety of people, including former executives.

The stock even took a hit on its first day of trading following the unveiling, dropping over 7 percent at one point.

Ferrari moving to EVs from its traditional V12s and mid-engine sports cars is a massive move. It was designed by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newsom’s LoveFrom studio, which is known for design work for tech giant Apple. “Luce” means “light” in Italian, so Ferrari drew inspiration for its name from its sleek design, characterized by a smooth, sculpted body with rounded edges.

But its reception has been far from what Ferrari expected. The overall design has drawn some harsh criticism since its reveal, and it is simply stunning that such a storied company, with a rich history of beautiful, powerful cars has revealed a design that many are not a fan of.

Responses to the design were widely negative, with some saying, “Enzo is rolling in his grave,” and “This looks like a Nissan LEAF with a bad body kit.”

Former Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo said:

“If I said what I really think, I’d harm Ferrari. We’re risking the destruction of a myth, I’m very sorry about that. I hope they at least remove the Prancing Horse from that car.”

Ferrari has scaled back EV commitments in the past, primarily in response to weaker-than-expected demand for its electric powertrains.

Priced at roughly $640,000 in the U.S., it is tough to see how this car will ever truly live up to the massive expectations many had for it. It almost feels like, to a certain extent, Ferrari is looking for a way to get out of building EVs.

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Tesla unveils juicy new detail on the Roadster and hints at new unveil timeline

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Tesla unveiled a juicy new detail on the Roadster, its long-delayed supercar project, and additionally hinted at a new unveiling timeline, as it appears yet another month will pass without seeing the capabilities of the vehicle.

Vice President of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, Lars Moravy, revealed on the Ride the Lightning podcast that the Roadster will be built at Gigafactory Texas, adding that “you’ll start to see a lot of things unfold in the next months.”

While we get a good detail on the plant of manufacture, we also get another letdown, as it appears the unveiling event will not take place in May, as CEO Elon Musk hinted during the Earnings Call.

The Roadster was first unveiled back in 2017, alongside the Semi, which entered production earlier this year. It was Tesla’s attempt at a true supercar; it would be rare, expensive, and lightning quick, among other incredible capabilities, like potentially hovering for a short period thanks to a collaboration project with SpaceX.

However, the vehicle was set to be delivered in 2020. Parts and supply chain issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic started these delays, and since then, Tesla, and specifically Musk, have wanted to push the capabilities of the Roadster to somewhere the human mind may not be able to currently comprehend.

Both Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen and Moravy have said many things about the Roadster over the past few years, hinting that the car truly could be worth the wait. However, the continuous delays we’ve seen have undoubtedly been discouraging.

With that being said, it’s not like Tesla has been doing nothing. Instead, the company has been focusing on revamping current models, phasing out others, and working on developing the cars of the future, specifically, the Cybercab, which entered production at Giga Texas in April.

Despite the Roadster’s delays, there is still a ton of anticipation for the vehicle to be released. It will have a steering wheel, as Musk said it will be “the best of the last of the human-driven cars.”

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