Tesla chooses interesting location for Robotaxi unveiling event

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Tesla has reportedly chosen its location for the Robotaxi unveiling event on October 10, and it is quite interesting.

According to a new report from Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, Tesla is planning to show off its new Robotaxi platform, along with “a few other things,” at the Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank, California.

Tesla initially planned to hold its unveiling event on August 8, but it was pushed back to October 10 due to a request for a front-end design change by CEO Elon Musk, who also hinted there would be more to show at the event with the delayed date.

The Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank has been the filming location of many famous shows and movies, including Friends, Twister, Interstellar, Aquaman, and other films and TV shows.

The studio, in total, has 31 different stages, all suitable for different filming requirements. However, the report mentions the massive size of the studio, which spans 110 acres, which could be a driving factor behind the location being chosen by Tesla.

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Overall, expectations for the Robotaxi event are high. Analyst Dan Ives said the delay could actually end up being a positive:

“While the knee-jerk reaction will clearly be negative on a delay of August 8th based on this report that just hit, we believe the timing of robotaxis, partnerships, and the ultimate autonomous and AI-driven technology does not change at all for our bullish Tesla thesis. To some extent, we believe this 2-month delay could just make the actual Robotaxi event and prototypes even better, and more eye-popping for Tesla as Musk and the team know this unlocks the key to the long-term future of the Tesla story, and investors want MORE details…not less at this historic event.”

Bloomberg was first to report on the Robotaxi event delay, so it’s best to take this report with plenty of credibility.

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Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ Refresh rumors continue, but Robotaxi maintains focus

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Tesla Model Y “Juniper” rumors continue to swirl around the community, with a new report out of China today stating that the refreshed version of the all-electric crossover is set to be released in Q1 2025.

The report comes from Weixin, a Chinese news outlet, which states that Tesla will “deliver two modified Model Y models next year,” one being a five-seat configuration and a seven-seater also being available for purchase.

The report states the seven-seater configuration could be exclusive to the Chinese market.

However, there has been no confirmation of the report, and Tesla does not openly talk about future projects before they are formally announced.

Tesla has denied any indications of a new Model Y making it to market this year, but next year is still in question. After Tesla’s Model 3 “Highland” finally made it to the U.S. after being released in Europe in late 2023, the timeframe of rumors beginning about an upgraded sedan to its release is somewhat similar to what we are seeing with the Model Y.

Although CEO Elon Musk said last year that there will be no Model Y Refresh in 2024, that does open the door for 2025.

Nevertheless, it seems odd to encourage the idea that Tesla could be redesigning and rethinking the design of the Model Y. It was the best-selling vehicle in the world last year, and with all the attention put on the Robotaxi event in October, it seems unlikely there will be a Model Y Refresh as early as Q1 2025.

This is not to say that one won’t eventually come.

We have seen potential Tesla Model Y Refresh prototypes, leaked images of potential release candidates, and other hints that something might be in the works.

Apparent Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ refresh spotted under wraps

Even still, Tesla’s Robotaxi development has taken over basically all of the company’s attention, and for good reason. It is looking as if it is the catalyst for future stock growth, which has investors excited for what will be released at the unveiling event on October 10.

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Tesla Arctic Cybertrek expedition aims to go farther than any Cybertruck has ever gone before

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An ongoing Tesla Cybertruck expedition to the Arctic Ocean has been quietly catching the attention of the electric vehicle community. If successful, the participants of the expedition would be able to bring their Cybertrucks farther than anyone before. 

The participants of the Cybertruck Arctic expedition, dubbed the Arctic Cybertrek, are veteran Tesla owners operating two modified Cybertrucks. The project’s official website describes the route that the twin Cybertrucks of the expedition would take to reach the edge of the Arctic Ocean. 

“The ultimate Arctic adventure begins on the fabled Dempster Highway. Long ribbons of road stretch 460 miles from Dawson City in Yukon to Inuvik in the Northwest Territories. Traversing stunning landscapes through the boreal forest, crossing Canada’s largest river – the mighty Mackenzie – out onto the Tundra, and onto the Inuvik- Tuktoyaktuk Highway, ending right at the edge of the Arctic Ocean,” the expedition’s official page read. 

Participants of the Arctic Cybertrek, such as @teslatino, @beardedtesla, and @blueskykites, have been posting updates of their journey on social media, and so far, it appears that the expedition is going well. Of course, there are challenges along the way, such as the absence of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, as well as dangerous roads. But that, ultimately, is part of the journey’s charm. 

For now, one could only hope that twin Cybertrucks of the Arctic Cybertrek expedition do reach their destination without any issues. If successful, the Tesla owners would be able to prove that the Cybertruck is an all-electric vehicle that could reach some of the most stunning and remote parts of the world, even without features like Full Self-Driving (FSD). 

The Tesla Cybertruck’s toughness has been such a huge part of the vehicle’s marketing that it has spawned video after video of influencers just beating on the all-electric pickup truck until something breaks. While Cybertruck durability tests are mostly low-brow fun, they have gotten quite old as of late. It is then quite refreshing to see an honest-to-goodness long-distance test of the Cybertruck being done by Tesla owners not for clout but for the sustainability movement and the EV community as a whole. 

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