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Participants emphasize that Tesla’s approach—combining full self-driving capabilities with advanced factory automation (Tesla Bots)—could exponentially increase production volume and reduce costs, ultimately leading to immense profitability and stock price appreciation, potentially reaching $2,000–$3,000 per share and beyond.

The End of Steering Wheels and Regulatory Roadmap

The dialogue turns toward regulatory milestones, particularly the potential phase-out of steering wheels. Experts agree that the U.S. and Europe may allow deactivation of steering wheels within a year or two after achieving fully autonomous capabilities, with complete removal possibly tapering around 2028.

Regulatory Timelines and Legacy Systems