Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s RoboTaxi & RoboVan

At the "We Robot" event in California, Elon Musk introduced Tesla’s RoboTaxi and RoboVan prototypes, pushing the limits of autonomous driving.

Investors Left Disappointed

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Tesla Shares Drop by 9%

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Musk Loses $15 Billion

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Still the World’s Richest

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