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Tesla ceases Model S/X production, abandoning the low-cost EV plan to prioritize Optimus robots and the Cybercab, signaling a strategic shift from consumer vehicles to robotics and autonomous ride-hailing.

Impact: Investors must reassess Tesla's growth drivers from unit sales to robotics deployment and autonomous fleet revenue, anticipating supply chain shifts at Fremont and Austin.

— from Tesla Pivots to Robotics, Amazon Surcharges Rise, AI Safety Funding Hits $12M · TechCrunch Daily Crunch· Apr 04, 2026