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• [New] Tesla could launch robotaxis in more than 30 US cities in 2026, with AI and autonomy alone delivering USD 1 trillion in revenue. Gasgoo Auto News
• [New] 2027-2030 In select US cities and possibly a few European regions, Tesla may deploy early robotaxi-like services under tightly constrained conditions-good weather, defined zones, carefully mapped routes, and robust oversight. TESMAG
• [New] Whether Tesla ultimately turns its autonomy vision into a durable growth engine will likely not be decided in a single year. TESMAG
• [New] Tesla stands to be a big winner from a potential easing of limitations on autonomous vehicle development, as the United States government could back off from the restrictions placed on companies developing self-driving car programs. TESLARATI
• [New] Musk has discussed building a chip fabrication facility to reduce dependency on suppliers like TSMC, a move that could insulate Tesla from supply chain disruptions. WebProNews
• [New] Despite EV business slowdown, 2026 is anticipated to be a year for Tesla to consolidate technological advancements, driven by the commercialization of Cybercab, Optimus, and Semi trucks. Tradingkey
• [New] Regardless, a prevailing sentiment on Wall Street is that the arrival of Cybercab will make 2026 the year of Robotaxi for Tesla. Tradingkey
• [New] Tesla plans European and Asian pilots post-April, leveraging Starlink satellites for uniformity. acetesla
• [New] Tesla will sell 1.8 million cars in 2026, 2 million cars in 2027, and 3 million cars in 2029. Fortune
• [New] Elon Musk announces Tesla will capture carbon using Cybertrucks parked in Walmart lots. Climate Drift
• Tesla could deploy 1 million Robotaxis across multiple cities by the end of 2035. Tiger Brokers
• Tesla is preparing to expand its Gigafactory in Texas, constructing a new facility dedicated to Optimus production, with an annual capacity of 10 million units, projected to begin operations in 2027. Tradingkey
• Cathie Wood of Ark Invest predicts that by 2029, Cybercab will generate $756 billion in annual revenue for Tesla, with 88% of Tesla's enterprise value stemming from Robotaxi, and the EV business accounting for only 9%. Tradingkey
• Tesla will significantly increase its Robotaxi fleet in 2026, expanding from the current 50-150 vehicles to 1,000. Tradingkey
• If Tesla successfully deploys thousands of Optimus units in its own factories by mid-2026 as planned, it will serve as a Sputnik moment for the rest of the industrial world, likely triggering a massive wave of capital expenditure in robotics. FinancialContent
• The ability to deploy nearly 100,000 dedicated autonomous units annually-vehicles that may lack traditional controls - would allow Tesla to rapidly scale its operations in key markets without waiting for a complete rewrite of the FMVSS, a process that could take many more years. Tesery Official Store
• By April, Tesla will apparently start ramping up production of its two-seat Cybercab, which is meant to be optimized for truly autonomous robotaxi service. / USA Economic Times
• Tesla will successfully launch Robotaxis in over 30 cities in 2026 and start to scale volume production of Cybercabs starting the true autonomous era for Musk & Co. he said in a note before the Christmas holiday. AOL
• China / EU Expansion: With regulatory breakthroughs expected in early 2026 in the Netherlands and China, Tesla could see a massive surge in software revenue. Valley City Times-Record

Last updated: 19 January 2026