Elon Musk confirms delay of Tesla robotaxi to rework key elements
Musk confirms delay of robotaxi unveil to allow teams to work on key elements of the design.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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