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The '''Tesla Robovan''' is an [[electric vehicle|electric]] [[Self-driving car|autonomous]] [[van]] planned for future development by [[Tesla, Inc.|Tesla]].<ref name=tc20241010/> Announced in October 2024, the vehicle is being designed to carry up to 20 passengers.<ref name=verge20241010/> |
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==History== |
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===Background=== |
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The Tesla Master Plan Part Deux, released in 2016, suggested the development of a "people-mover,"<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tesla.com/master-plan-part-deux |title=Master Plan, Part Deux |
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|work=tesla.com |date=20 July 2016 |access-date=25 October 2024}}</ref> and in 2022 Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke of the development of a "highly configurable Robovan for people & cargo."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/2024-tesla-robovan-coming-soon-report/ |title=Tesla Robovan could arrive in 2024 based on Cybertruck platform |work=drive.com.au |date=14 December 2022 |access-date=25 October 2024}}</ref> |
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The future large vehicle was teased at Tesla's 2023 Investor Day in March 2023,<ref name=tc20241010/> and the Tesla Master Plan Part 3, released a month later, outlined the production of a commercial van as part of the two vehicles it was going to launch along with a robotaxi.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tesla.com/master-plan-part-3 |title=Master Plan Part 3 |date=5 April 2023 |access-date=25 October 2024}}</ref> |
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===Announcement=== |
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| ⚫ | A [[concept car|concept]] version of the [[autonomous robot|autonomous]] [[electric vehicle|electric]] Robovan was unveiled on 10 October 2024 at the "We, Robot" event at [[Warner Bros. Studios Burbank|Warner Brothers Studio]] in [[Los Angeles]], with a prototype driving up near the main stage, and 14 people exited the vehicle. The [[Tesla Cybercab|Cybercab]] and the first free-walking [[Optimus (robot)|Optimus humanoid robots]] were the principal features of the event.<ref name=tc20241010>{{cite news |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/elon-musk-unveils-the-robovan-the-biggest-surprise-from-tesla-s-we-robot-event/ar-AA1s4hW3 |title=Elon Musk unveils the Robovan: the biggest surprise from Tesla's We, Robot event |work=TechCrunch |date=10 October 2024 |access-date=24 October 2024 }}</ref> |
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The Robovan can carry up to 20 passengers and also work separately as a cargo van.<ref name=rt20241010/> [[TechCrunch]] said the vehicle had a "retro-futuristic look" with no steering wheel.<ref name=tc20241010/> Tesla CEO [[Elon Musk]] said "We’re going to make this, and it’s going to look like that."<ref name=tc20241010/><ref name=rt20241010>{{cite news |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a62573810/tesla-robovan-revealed/ |title=The Tesla Robovan Is Elon Musk's Vision of Group Transport for the Future |work=roadandtrack.com |date=10 October 2024 |access-date=25 October 2024 }}</ref> The Robovan is intended to operate on the [[Tesla Network]], Tesla's ridehailing service for self-driving vehicles.<ref name=verge20241010>{{Cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/10/24267158/tesla-van-robotaxi-autonomous-price-release-date |title=Tesla's robovan is the surprise of the night |work=The Verge |date=10 October 2024}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | A [[concept car|concept]] version of the Robovan was unveiled on 10 October 2024 at the "We, Robot" event at [[Warner Bros. Studios Burbank|Warner Brothers Studio]] in [[Los Angeles]], and 14 people exited the vehicle.<ref name=tc20241010>{{cite news |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/elon-musk-unveils-the-robovan-the-biggest-surprise-from-tesla-s-we-robot-event/ar-AA1s4hW3 |title=Elon Musk unveils the Robovan: the biggest surprise from Tesla's We, Robot event |work=TechCrunch |date=10 October 2024 |access-date=24 October 2024 }}</ref> |
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No further production or cost details were released.<ref name=tc20241010/> |
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No announcement was made as to when production would commence. |
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| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Designer | Franz von Holzhausen |
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The Tesla Robovan is an electric autonomous van planned for future development by Tesla.[1] Announced in October 2024, the vehicle is being designed to carry up to 20 passengers.[2]
History
[edit]Background
[edit]The Tesla Master Plan Part Deux, released in 2016, suggested the development of a "people-mover,"[3] and in 2022 Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke of the development of a "highly configurable Robovan for people & cargo."[4]
The future large vehicle was teased at Tesla's 2023 Investor Day in March 2023,[1] and the Tesla Master Plan Part 3, released a month later, outlined the production of a commercial van as part of the two vehicles it was going to launch along with a robotaxi.[5]
Announcement
[edit]A concept version of the autonomous electric Robovan was unveiled on 10 October 2024 at the "We, Robot" event at Warner Brothers Studio in Los Angeles, with a prototype driving up near the main stage, and 14 people exited the vehicle. The Cybercab and the first free-walking Optimus humanoid robots were the principal features of the event.[1]
The Robovan can carry up to 20 passengers and also work separately as a cargo van.[6] TechCrunch said the vehicle had a "retro-futuristic look" with no steering wheel.[1] Tesla CEO Elon Musk said "We’re going to make this, and it’s going to look like that."[1][6] The Robovan is intended to operate on the Tesla Network, Tesla's ridehailing service for self-driving vehicles.[2]
No further production or cost details were released.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Elon Musk unveils the Robovan: the biggest surprise from Tesla's We, Robot event". TechCrunch. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Tesla's robovan is the surprise of the night". The Verge. 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Master Plan, Part Deux". tesla.com. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "Tesla Robovan could arrive in 2024 based on Cybertruck platform". drive.com.au. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "Master Plan Part 3". 5 April 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ a b "The Tesla Robovan Is Elon Musk's Vision of Group Transport for the Future". roadandtrack.com. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
