Tesla Daily Update – August 28, 2026

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1. Cybercab Robotaxi Launch Set for September 3rd in Austin
Tesla is preparing for the highly anticipated launch of its purpose-built Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas, on September 3rd. Nevada regulators have approved a limited 10-vehicle robotaxi operation.

2. FSD Milestone: 10 Billion Miles Driven
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving V12 and beyond has reached almost 10 billion cumulative miles as of March 2026. Paid robotaxi miles topped 2.5 million as of June.

3. Tesla Semi: Einride Orders 500 Trucks
Swedish transport company Einride placed a 500-unit order for Tesla Semi trucks, with 75 units expected by end of 2026 and full delivery by 2027.

4. Solar Pivot: Powerwall 3 Focus
Tesla is shifting away from Solar Roof and focusing on its own solar panels and the Powerwall 3 home battery to rebuild its residential solar business.

5. Optimus Robot Production on Track for 2026
Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot production begins in 2026 at the Fremont factory, where Model S/X lines have been decommissioned for Optimus manufacturing.

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