Tesla is asking fleet buyers to purchase and run Cybercab robotaxis for profit, the same pitch that bankrupted MisterGreen. It does not add up.
    • pivot_root@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 days ago

      This is most likely just a way to offload liability

      And to make the owners pay for maintenance and electricity.

      If they lock the feature behind a higher price tier, a subscription, or a cut of the profits, it’s a low-risk income stream with minimal expenses.

      • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
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        2 days ago

        And to make the owners pay for…electricity.

        Tesla is an electric utility, they could probably make more money providing it to themselves than passing the costs off to their contractors.

        • boonhet@lemmy.zipEnglish
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          1 day ago

          Doubt it would be more. Electricity is going up in the US. Selling is more profitable right now