Tesla has shaken the world again! For the first time ever, a Model Y was delivered autonomously to its owner without a driver or remote control. Yes, you read that right! The electric car traveled about 30 miles through parking lots, highways, and city streets in Texas, driving itself like something out of a sci-fi movie.
The company released footage of this autonomous journey, and experts from Tesla’s AI department said the car reached a top speed of 72 miles per hour (about 116 km/h). This is a huge leap in autonomous vehicle development, as such trips were previously only possible with a driver present or remote control.
Elon Musk announced the first autonomous delivery would happen on June 28, but Tesla surprised the world by doing it a day early. Additionally, Tesla launched a pilot robotaxi project in Austin, Texas, with about ten Model Y vehicles operating within a limited zone, each monitored by Tesla employees for safety. The ride costs $4.20, and the vehicles use Tesla’s latest Full Self-Driving software and proprietary computing platform with cameras and lidar sensors.
This isn’t just a tech feat; it’s a clear sign Tesla wants to dominate the autonomous vehicle market. But is the world ready for cars that drive themselves? And how safe is this technology really? Share your thoughts—maybe you’ve already ridden in a Tesla autopilot or have your own conspiracy theories about Elon and his robots on wheels!
