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2023: The Year of Tesla - 3 Exciting New EV Models Coming Soon

Author: Simply TechTime: 2024-01-04 12:05:01

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Background on Tesla's Meteoric Rise and Latest Employee Conference

If there's one thing Tesla fans have always complained about regarding their company, it has to be their deadlines. The company seemed to have developed a habit of releasing cool fan art, huge specs and footage, maybe even a prototype, and then poof - the car would be gone and the people would be left waiting. However, just last month the company held an employee meeting, and in that meeting we received confirmation of a bunch of new projects, and not just that - all of them are pointing toward one special thing: the fact that 2023 will be the year of Tesla.

So if you're interested in finding out more about this keynote, their new announcements, what exactly we can expect from these announcements, and where the company is headed in general, tune in because we have a whole load of news for you. Now with that out of the way, let's jump right in.

If you go a decade back and try to find out about Tesla from your average layman, you will get nothing but a blank stare or random tidbits about the old scientist. However, in just a short period of time the company has gone from a low-volume gimmick company to a full-on trendsetter, with multiple factories and four cars selling out before a shipment is even delivered on a regular basis. The company doesn't seem to want to stop anytime soon, and the very latest meeting that the company held regarding their direction is just the confirmation we needed.

And not just that - while other press conferences and presentations have a habit of making stuff look like more than what it actually is, this meeting is a little different from others since instead of it being a press conference, it's actually an employee conference. What that means is that the stuff set in it is actually done so in a serious mood and has a lot more credibility.

Context on the Credibility of the Conference Announcements

Now with the context established, let's take a look at the news which is mostly in the form of reports and tweets from inside the conference which basically gives us a word-by-word recreation of what went on. And although there is a ton to unpack, there are three announcements that are of special interest to us - those being the not one, not two, but three cars that Tesla wants to unveil in 2023.

Tesla Cybertruck Finally Entering Production

With a lot happening in the world, Tesla's new self-driving software, new factories, bigger sales numbers, it is just generally a prime time to be the biggest EV manufacturer in the world. And so it is not surprising that the company plans to ride the high wave onto victory. So with that cleared up, here's the first main car: the Cybertruck.

Now I hear all of your cries of revulsion, and yes the Cybertruck is kind of old news now, but technically speaking we still don't know much about the actual truck in real life. With the now iconic presentation fail, it was obvious that the car was still at that point very much a prototype and the actual thing coming out is not going to be small news. And well, quite appropriately we do have some actual juicy news on that.

See, the biggest thing that separates the Cybertruck from the other Tesla cars is the body which, unlike aluminum for the others, is made up of steel in the truck allowing more strength and general toughness. And because of that, the company had to wait a while to release it since they just don't have enough steel. But along came SpaceX with their own need of a steel factory for their Starship rocket, and you have Elon pooling in money to make a steel plant, and that's great news for Tesla as well as SpaceX because that basically means greater efficiency in building, shipping and all that good stuff.

Apart from the steel factory itself, we also have the Gigafactory in Texas which is also starting to come into its own. And why is that relevant you ask? Well it's because it's the place the truck will actually be made! With the steel plant expected to start working in late 2021 and Cybertruck to start production by 2022 as listed by its official site, it's pretty much confirmed that you will start to see the iconic "If Neo had a truck" as said by Elon on the streets.

Progress on Steel Production and Texas Gigafactory Enabling Cybertruck Build

The biggest thing that separates the Cybertruck from the other Tesla cars is the body which, unlike aluminum for the others, is made up of steel in the truck allowing more strength and general toughness. And because of that, the company had to wait a while to release it since they just don't have enough steel. But along came SpaceX with their own need of a steel factory for their Starship rocket, and you have Elon pooling in money to make a steel plant, and that's great news for Tesla as well as SpaceX because that basically means greater efficiency in building, shipping and all that good stuff.

Tesla's Affordable Model 2 EV - Potentially Their First Fully Autonomous Car

Here's the thing: Elon Musk and by extension Tesla has for quite some time had only one main goal - to make EVs the main source of transportation. And to do that they've been gunning to release a small form factor low-cost vehicle that'll be their proper entry into their desired market. It's just a simple fact that no matter how great your high-end sales are, the actual cars that sell are the Corollas and the Ford Focuses of the world, and that's exactly what the company wants to make with the Model 2.

If you want to know more about this car we made a video about it I let you watch it on the channel. So before we get into more detail though, did you know that the Model 2 is not the car's official name? Many people think that since the Model 3 already exists it makes sense for them to make a Model 2. However, the Model 3 name was accidental - the reason being that Elon wanted the name Model 3 for his grand scheme of Model S, Model E, Model X and Model Y. However, that name was already copyrighted by Ford so he had to go by the name of Model 3. Anyway, weird tangent aside...

Although the car is the ultimate goal and with the 4680 battery and the Gigashanghai factory underway there are decent chances of it happening, not just yet because it is still very much in development. But just how far is this something that varies from person to person. Another good indicator besides the technology on the manufacturing is the image revealed in the form of an official sketch that allegedly is of the upcoming car. As the sketch shows, the car belongs to the newer Model 3 and Model Y style with soft headlights and a very futuristic look.

And that conveniently brings us to the last important part regarding this car: self-driving. See, Tesla is not just concerned about people driving their cars. In fact, in the long term they want no one to drive their cars because they want all their cars to be fully self-driving. And well, as it turns out the single biggest expected feature of this car will actually be the lack of features, because in the aforementioned conference, according to Elon himself the car may actually feature the first big attempt by Tesla to make a completely autonomous vehicle.

Model 2 Expected to Pioneer Self-Driving Technology

You see, although there were plans to make a Model Y with no steering wheel they just didn't come to fruition. But with the version 10.1 of Tesla's Autopilot system on the way, along with an extensive beta program, I don't think it's a stretch to say that the first instance of a completely autonomous car might be the Model 2. For god's sake we have even had an image of one such car all the way back! How exciting is that? And the absolute icing on the cake has got to be this quote that was taken right out of Elon's address to the employees regarding the future of the company in the Model 2.

Tesla RoboVan - Specialized Public Transportation Vehicle

First a truck called Cybertruck, and now a RoboVan - and I love this company! Still, geekiness aside, the RoboVan is one of the more elusive of Tesla's projects. However, that does not mean that it is not a likely contender for the year 2023. You see there is a long time running rumor among Tesla fans about Elon and his company developing large-scale public transportation as its behind-the-scenes project. And while there have been numerous indicators of that in the past, with Musk confirming all the way back that a Tesla van was extremely likely to happen although he didn't specify one exactly.

However, there are two things that make us think that it's coming, namely what we hear at the conference, and secondly the new self-driving tech. As for the latter, the conference has probably been the biggest revelation, and the fact that not only do they plan to make it, but they also intend to have it be specialized for people with disabilities. This ties perfectly into the next point, which is that Tesla will most probably not make their van drivable - instead it will act as a perfectly autonomous vehicle that will take up duties of public transportation all over the country from giving easy rides to the elderly and children to just being a good way to commute.

This van will be the first foray of the company into public vehicles. Still, despite all of that, a lot remains to be said, and we'll be sure to give you news of any updates as soon as we get them! Well guys, that was a very brief summary of what Tesla has been up to all this time. Thank you so much for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video, and if you did please leave a like and I'll see you next time!

Strong Indicators Point to 2023 Launch

You see there is a long time running rumor among Tesla fans about Elon and his company developing large-scale public transportation as its behind-the-scenes project. And while there have been numerous indicators of that in the past, with Musk confirming all the way back that a Tesla van was extremely likely to happen although he didn't specify one exactly. However, there are two things that make us think that it's coming, namely what we hear at the conference, and secondly the new self-driving tech.

FAQ

Q: When will the Tesla Cybertruck enter production?
A: The Cybertruck is expected to enter production in 2022 at the Texas Gigafactory.

Q: What is unique about the Tesla Model 2?
A: The Model 2 may be Tesla's first production vehicle without a steering wheel, enabled by autonomous driving software.

Q: What is the purpose of the Tesla RoboVan?
A: The RoboVan will provide specialized public transportation, particularly for elderly and disabled riders.

Q: Why is 2023 such an important year for Tesla?
A: 2023 is the targeted launch year for Tesla's Cybertruck, Model 2, and RoboVan revealing the company's ambitious plans.

Q: When can we expect the Model 2 to launch?
A: While an exact date is unknown, 2023 is the expected timeframe for the launch of the Model 2 EV.

Q: What factories will produce these new Tesla models?
A: The Cybertruck and Model 2 will likely be built at the Texas Gigafactory, while the RoboVan factory is still unconfirmed.

Q: How revolutionary will the self-driving tech in the Model 2 be?
A: As the potential first fully autonomous vehicle from a major automaker, the Model 2 self-driving suite could be game-changing.

Q: What are the most important takeaways from Tesla's recent employee conference?
A: Tesla reaffirmed ambitious timelines for Cybertruck production, gave strong indications of an advanced Model 2 unveiling, and suggested a dedicated RoboVan public transport offering.

Q: When can we expect official details to be revealed about these vehicles?
A: Tesla traditionally keeps unveilings and specifics close to the vest until near production timeframes, so further details may emerge nearing 2023.

Q: Has Tesla shared technical details on the RoboVan yet?
A: No, only the specialized purpose as public transport has been indicated by Tesla leadership regarding the RoboVan so far.

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