Analysts criticise lack of detail about the ‘robotaxi’ showcased by CEO Elon Musk

Tesla shares fell nearly 9% on Friday, wiping about $60bn (£45bn) from the company’s value, after the long-awaited unveiling of its so-called robotaxi failed to excite investors.

Shares in the electric carmaker tumbled to $217 at market close following an event in Hollywood, where the chief executive, Elon Musk, revealed a much-hyped driverless vehicle. The stock price is down roughly 12% year-to-date.

However, analysts said the event was short on detail and also expressed disappointment over a lack of specifics about other Tesla projects. Musk has a history of making grand projections about upcoming products and failing to follow through in the timeframe he has set, or at all.

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    So from someone who works in human spaceflight, this is ridiculously outrageous.

    I’m not insinuating that anyone thought it was realistic, but just confirming your suspicions.

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      1 month ago

      Don’t worry, since Trump will install himself as dictator for life, this means he has more than 4 years to get someone to Mars.

      Then again, given Trump’s age and diet, maybe 4 years is generous in and of itself…