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📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary
1. Robotaxi Las Vegas Launch Preparations: Tesla is actively preparing for the Robotaxi launch in Las Vegas. Gold-colored Cybercab vehicles have been spotted increasingly, and a 37,000-square-foot industrial building is being retrofitted with superchargers and car lifts. Tesla has applied for an autonomous vehicle network permit with the Nevada Transportation Authority for commercial autonomous ride-hailing.
2. Cybercab EPA Certification: The EPA published certification documents for the Cybercab robotaxi, revealing a 48 kWh battery pack, 219-horsepower electric motor, front-wheel drive, and an EPA-certified range of 418.2 miles. The vehicle is designed without a steering wheel or pedals.
3. FSD V14-lite for Hardware 3: Tesla is targeting a V14-lite update for late June, bringing most V14 AI4 features to older Hardware 3 vehicles. Software version 2026.14.6.6 is rolling out with FSD V14.3.3, a new Self-Driving app with intervention-free streak counter, and faster Smart Summon.
4. Goldman Sachs Raises Delivery Forecast: Goldman Sachs raised Q2 2026 delivery forecast to 420,000 units (from 405,000) and full-year 2026 to 1.73 million vehicles, citing stronger-than-expected sales and anticipated 85-90% YoY growth in Europe.
5. Megapod AI Data Center Trademark: Tesla filed a Megapod trademark on June 18 for modular AI data center hardware, planning to deploy Digital Optimus units at Supercharger sites leveraging existing power infrastructure.
6. Optimus V3 and Patience Advisory: Elon Musk advised investors to be patient with Optimus and Robotaxi production ramps. Optimus V3 reveal is targeted for approximately late July 2026.