Tesla robotaxi: Cybercab unveiled by Elon Musk

The billionaire revealed a prototype of the long awaited self-driving vehicle at a Hollywood film studio.

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The futuristic-looking vehicle featuring two wing-like doors and no pedals or steering wheel deposited Mr Musk in front of an audience eager to hear details about a project he considers key to Tesla's next chapter.

At the event, billed "We, Robot," the multi-billionaire reiterated his view that fully self-driving vehicles will be safer than those operated by humans and could even earn owners money by being rented out for rides.

But Mr Musk's prediction that production would begin some time "before 2027" raised questions about whether he will once again fail to meet his own deadlines.

"I tend to be optimistic with time frames," he quipped during the event.

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