Before the announcement regarding the fate of Cybertruck production, Tesla presented the autonomous Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas, a two-passenger vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, which was to be made available to the public after an event with invited guests. The company said that the service could make transportation more accessible, while Cybercab competes in a market where similar autonomous services are already operating.
Also during the preceding period, Tesla announced the presentation of the new Roadster on October 1, while Elon Musk revisited details related to the event and possible technological demonstrations. In the same context, Tesla was trying to make up for delays on several projects, including by expanding initiatives related to autonomous vehicles and other models.