"Tesla Model S vehicles were spotted performing validation testing with LiDAR rigs in California today, a pretty big switch-up compared to what we are used to seeing on the roads. Tesla utilizes the Model Y crossover for its Robotaxi fleet. It is adequately sized, the most popular vehicle in its lineup, and is suitable for a wide variety of applications. It provides enough luxury for a single rider, but enough room for several passengers, if needed."
"Why Tesla has chosen to use a couple of Model S units must have a reason; the company is calculated in its engineering and data collection efforts, so this is definitely more than "we just felt like giving our drivers a change of scenery." It seems to hint that Tesla could add a premium, more luxury offering to its Robotaxi platform eventually."
Tesla Model S vehicles were observed performing validation testing with LiDAR rigs in California, marking a shift from the usual Model Y Robotaxi mules. The Model Y serves as Tesla's primary Robotaxi platform because it is adequately sized, the most popular vehicle in the lineup, and suitable for varied applications, offering enough luxury for a single rider and space for several passengers. The presence of Model S validation equipment suggests testing of a premium, more luxurious Robotaxi variant. Tesla's engineering and data collection approach is calculated, indicating purposeful experimentation that could lead to a higher-end Robotaxi offering similar to Uber Black or Lyft Black.
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