Tesla Cybercab Interior Revealed: Steering Wheel and Pedals to Be Removed in Production | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi has been tracking Tesla’s autonomous vehicle development for years, and the latest glimpse inside the Cybercab prototype represents one of the most significant reveals yet. New footage shows the robotaxi’s interior features a Cybertruck-style steering yoke and traditional pedals — but here’s the critical detail: these controls are expected to be completely removed … Continue reading Tesla Cybercab Interior Revealed: Steering Wheel and Pedals to Be Removed in Production | Taha Abbasi

Tesla Builds New ATD Laboratory at Giga Texas for Autonomous Vehicle Safety Testing | Taha Abbasi

Tesla anthropomorphic test devices laboratory for autonomous vehicle safety testing at Giga Texas

Taha Abbasi breaks down the latest development at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility: a dedicated Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATD) laboratory that signals Tesla’s serious commitment to autonomous vehicle safety. First reported by Joe Tegtmeyer (@JoeTegtmeyer), this expansion reveals how Tesla is preparing for a future where vehicles operate without human oversight. Here’s the original reporting from … Continue reading Tesla Builds New ATD Laboratory at Giga Texas for Autonomous Vehicle Safety Testing | Taha Abbasi

Tesla’s FSD Subscription Pivot: Why the February 14 Deadline Raises Red Flags

Tesla is pushing hard for owners to purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD) before February 14, when the company transitions to a subscription-only model. But buried in the marketing emails is a concerning policy change that could fundamentally alter what you’re actually buying. The Push: “Own It Outright” Tesla’s latest marketing campaign uses urgency language that would … Continue reading Tesla’s FSD Subscription Pivot: Why the February 14 Deadline Raises Red Flags

Tesla vs Waymo World Model Simulation: Which Approach Will Win the Autonomy Race? | Taha Abbasi

Tesla’s vision-only approach vs Waymo’s multi-sensor simulation for autonomous driving AI The Race to Simulate Reality: How Tesla and Waymo Are Building the Future of Autonomous Driving In a fascinating week for autonomous vehicle technology, both Waymo and Tesla have unveiled groundbreaking advances in “world model” simulation — the AI systems that let self-driving cars … Continue reading Tesla vs Waymo World Model Simulation: Which Approach Will Win the Autonomy Race? | Taha Abbasi

Tesla vs Waymo: The Remote Operator Revelation Changes the Autonomy Debate | Taha Abbasi

Waymo’s Remote Operators vs Tesla’s True Autonomy A recent revelation has reignited the debate about what “autonomous driving” actually means. According to Waymo’s Chief Safety Officer, the company employs remote operators—including some based in the Philippines—who provide guidance to their robotaxis. Taha Abbasi digs into what this means for the future of self-driving technology and … Continue reading Tesla vs Waymo: The Remote Operator Revelation Changes the Autonomy Debate | Taha Abbasi

Tesla Cybercab Testing Fleet Grows to 21 Units Across 6 States: The Robotaxi Is Real | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi Tesla Cybercab robotaxi testing fleet Austin Texas

From Concept to Reality: Tesla’s Robotaxi Fleet Takes Shape Taha Abbasi has been tracking Tesla’s autonomous vehicle journey for years, testing Full Self-Driving technology in real-world conditions across the American landscape. The latest development marks a significant milestone: Tesla’s Cybercab testing fleet has grown to 21 units spread across six locations in the United States, … Continue reading Tesla Cybercab Testing Fleet Grows to 21 Units Across 6 States: The Robotaxi Is Real | Taha Abbasi

Tesla Warns Senate: China Will Dominate Autonomous Vehicles Without US Regulatory Reform | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi analysis of Tesla Senate Commerce Committee testimony on China autonomous vehicle competition

Taha Abbasi analyzes Tesla’s high-stakes testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee, where the company issued a stark warning: China will dominate 21st century transportation unless the United States modernizes its self-driving vehicle regulations. Tesla Takes Its Case to Congress In what may be remembered as a pivotal moment for American autonomy policy, Tesla executives appeared … Continue reading Tesla Warns Senate: China Will Dominate Autonomous Vehicles Without US Regulatory Reform | Taha Abbasi

Tesla Cybercab Production Begins April 2026: No Steering Wheel, No Pedals | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi analysis of Tesla Cybercab autonomous robotaxi production starting April 2026

Taha Abbasi breaks down what Tesla’s Cybercab production announcement means for the future of autonomous transportation. With production confirmed for April 2026, Tesla is making its boldest bet yet on Full Self-Driving technology. The Ultimate Confidence Play On January 22, 2026, Elon Musk confirmed what the automotive industry had been speculating about for months: Tesla’s … Continue reading Tesla Cybercab Production Begins April 2026: No Steering Wheel, No Pedals | Taha Abbasi

Waymo Raises $16 Billion: Why Tesla Still Has the Edge | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi analysis comparing Waymo LIDAR autonomous vehicles to Tesla vision-based robotaxi approach

Taha Abbasi examines Waymo’s massive $16 billion funding round at a $126 billion valuation, and explains why Tesla’s approach to autonomous driving may still hold the superior long-term position despite the headline-grabbing numbers. The Waymo Mega-Round Waymo just closed the largest investment ever in an autonomous vehicle company: $16 billion at a $126 billion valuation. … Continue reading Waymo Raises $16 Billion: Why Tesla Still Has the Edge | Taha Abbasi