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Tesla Starts Cybercab Production as Safety Validation Limits Expansion

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Tesla faces a cash-flow crisis as its core automotive business deteriorates with declining Q1 2026 deliveries and inventory buildup, while its Cybercab robotaxi service struggles with a crash rate 9 times worse than human drivers and operational limitations like weather dependency. The company's survival depends on simultaneously launching an affordable compact SUV in 2026 to stabilize near-term revenue while scaling Cybercab production to 10 cars per second, a dual bet with significant execution risks.

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