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Elon Musk explained that the newfound clarity unlocks the potential to rapidly increase vehicle production. Rather than building new factories for each vehicle, Tesla can now leverage its existing fleet of cars for autonomous ride-hailing. Each car becomes a node in a burgeoning transportation network that generates ongoing revenue, turning the traditional car-sale model into a continuous income stream.
This shift signifies a major leap forward, as the core autonomous technology is now within reach for millions of vehicles. Musk hinted that the testing results are promising enough for Tesla to commit to aggressive scaling plans—something he was cautious about until confirming the technology’s reliability at scale.