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Regulatory pushback or public backlash could slow or halt deployment.
Competition from companies like Whimo, which lack vehicle manufacturing capabilities, presents challenges, though the host dismisses them as unlikely to scale effectively.
Technical hurdles: Achieving reliable, safe, and scalable autonomous driving remains a complex challenge, with recent statements emphasizing Tesla’s progress in this arena.
On the opportunity side, Tesla’s vertical integration—producing vehicles at a fraction of competitors’ costs and deploying FSD (Full Self-Driving) software across millions of cars—positions the company to dominate the autonomous market.