Stories & Analysis [...] Autonomous driving and robotaxi commercialization viability [...] Tesla's autonomous driving business is gaining real traction, with 9.38 billion cumulative FSD miles logged and 1.28 million active FSD subscribers — a 51% year-over-year increase. Active robotaxi pilots in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, combined with the 2026 Model Y meeting NHTSA's new advanced driver-assistance benchmark, signal accelerating progress toward large-scale commercialization. [...] FSD faces significant regulatory headwinds that could indefinitely delay meaningful revenue contribution.

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