Elon Musk announced that he chose the date of the launch for the robotaxi on August 8th because the number 8 is considered to be auspicious in Chinese culture. He arrived at this conclusion after visiting China, in which he also received approval to allow the installation of Tesla's FSD software and which shot Tesla stock more than 15 percent higher.
Acknowledging a follower's post about organizing a robotaxi event on August 8, Musk confirmed the choice and added a personal touch by saying it coincides with the 17th birthday of his triplets.
It is said that these developments are a huge victory for Musk: FSD and striking a pivotal data agreement with Chinese tech giant Baidu.
Fans can remember Musk announcing that Tesla would show a robotaxi on August 8 and sent anticipation and excitement down the spine of fans as well. One said she had been waiting for the day that a Tesla without a steering wheel would be seen.
Although Tesla had projected operating robotaxis by 2020, the plan lost momentum and did not materialize as it was initially stated. With recent developments, the idea of autonomous Tesla vehicles cruising down the streets has never been closer.
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