"Interestingly enough, the Cybercab prototypes being tested in Alaska seemed to be equipped with snow tires. Winter testing in Alaska suggests Tesla is preparing the Cybercab for deployment across a wide range of climates in the United States. Cold temperatures, snow, ice, and reduced traction present some of the most demanding scenarios for autonomous systems, making Alaska a logical proving ground for a vehicle designed to operate without a human driver."
"Taken together, Musk's production update and Tesla's testing post indicate that while the Cybercab is nearing the start of manufacturing, validation efforts are still actively ramping to ensure reliability in real-world environments. What early Cybercab production might look like Musk has previously cautioned that the start of Cybercab manufacturing will be slow, reflecting the challenges of launching an all-new vehicle platform. In a recent comment, Musk said initial production typically follows an S-curve, with early output constrained by how many new parts and processes are involved."
Elon Musk confirmed that production of Tesla's fully autonomous Cybercab will begin in April. Tesla posted images showing Cybercab prototypes undergoing cold-weather testing in Alaska, with some prototypes fitted with snow tires. Winter testing aims to validate performance in cold temperatures, snow, ice, and reduced-traction conditions that are particularly challenging for autonomous systems. Tesla continues to expand real-world testing even as manufacturing approaches. Musk warned that initial production will be slow, following an S-curve, because early output is constrained by the number of new parts and processes involved. Validation efforts are being ramped to ensure reliability across diverse U.S. climates.
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