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A Tesla driver, Carl Hunter, has been charged with vehicular homicide after his vehicle in autopilot mode crashed into a motorcyclist, killing him. The victim, Jeff Nissen, was pronounced dead at the crash site. Investigators say Hunter admitted to drinking prior to the crash but passed field and blood tests. They labeled distracted driving as the cause of the crash, as Hunter was using his phone at the time. Tesla offers a Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature, but recommends drivers remain attentive and avoid complacency. It’s unknown if Hunter was using the trial or had paid for the service. Nissen’s sister urged drivers to put away their phones and pay attention to the road.

Tesla’s net income for the first quarter of 2024 plummeted by 55%, but its stock price soared in after-hours trading after the company announced plans to move up production of new, more affordable vehicles. The company reported $1.13 billion in net income compared to $2.51 billion in the same period last year. Tesla stated that production of smaller, more affordable models will begin in the second half of next year. The company also mentioned the development of a fully autonomous robotaxi as a driver for future earnings growth. Despite declining sales, Tesla’s revenue remained strong at $21.3 billion. The company’s gross profit margin fell once again, and it anticipates lower vehicle sales growth this year as it prepares for the launch of its next-generation vehicle. However, analysts remain skeptical about the viability of the Full Self-Driving system as a growth catalyst.

Amidst declining sales and a falling stock price, Tesla has implemented price reductions on its electric vehicles and ‘Full Self Driving’ system. While the company’s earnings report for Q1 2024 shows a 9% sales decline, CEO Elon Musk remains optimistic about the potential of the long-awaited robotaxi. However, industry analysts are skeptical of Musk’s ambitious plans, fearing the cancellation or delay of the Model 2, an affordable vehicle for the mass market. Despite the price cuts, Tesla’s shares continue to fall, prompting concern among investors. As Tesla unveils its financial performance and Musk provides updates on the robotaxi, analysts await further guidance on the company’s growth strategy.

Tesla’s latest price cuts and strategic shifts highlight the company’s ongoing struggles amidst declining sales and a volatile stock price. CEO Elon Musk’s focus on the elusive robotaxi and potential delays to the Model 2 raise questions about Tesla’s future growth prospects. The company’s heavy reliance on cameras for its ‘Full Self Driving’ system draws criticism from industry experts who emphasize the limitations of such technology. Tesla’s declining share prices and production overages further compound the challenges the company faces.

Tesla has reduced the price of its ‘Full Self Driving’ system from $12,000 to $8,000, a decrease of approximately a third. Despite CEO Elon Musk’s previous promise of a fleet of robotaxis on the road by 2020, the self-driving system still requires human supervision. The price cut coincides with other challenges faced by Tesla, including price reductions on Model Y, X, and S vehicles, a drop in stock price below $150 per share, and plans to lay off 10% of its workforce.

Tesla has significantly reduced the price of its partially automated driving system, ‘Full Self Driving’ (FSD), from $12,000 to $8,000. Customers can also subscribe to the feature for $99 per month. FSD includes features such as auto lane changes, auto parking, and lane keeping on surface streets. Tesla claims that FSD will enable cars to drive themselves with minimal driver intervention, but emphasizes that active supervision is still necessary and the vehicle is not fully autonomous. Despite safety concerns and a recent recall, FSD remains crucial to Tesla’s future plans, as the company aims to develop a robotaxi service leveraging the system.

Tesla has implemented significant price reductions for its vehicles in the United States, China, and Germany. The company’s Model Y, Model X, and Model S vehicles have seen a $2,000 decrease in the US, while the price of Full Self-Driving software has been lowered from $12,000 to $8,000. Tesla has also reduced prices in China and Germany, with the Model 3 seeing a price cut of 14,000 yuan ($1,930) in China. This recent round of price cuts comes amid a decline in Tesla’s stock value, which has fallen to its lowest point in 15 months. Tesla’s stock may continue to face selling pressure due to an upcoming earnings report that is expected to show a decline in demand and a potential negative free cash flow quarter.