Tesla is advancing with the naming system for its self-driving vehicles, which it introduced last week, and has applied for trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While these trademarks are still pending approval, the company may make further adjustments to the names.
Industry sources revealed that Tesla has filed a trademark for the name “Robotaxi,” which is expected to be the official name for the self-driving vehicle unveiled at the recent prototype event. There was some confusion during the presentation, as CEO Elon Musk alternated between calling the vehicle “Cybercab” and “Robotaxi.”
Tesla also applied for a trademark for “Robobus,” which is expected to become the official model name for a commercial electric vehicle in development. Initially, the company had designated the model name “Robovan,” but the name was changed after Musk highlighted the pronunciation difficulties. During the event, he struggled to say “Robovan,” repeatedly referring to it as “Ruh-bobin” instead. Although Tesla’s official website currently lists the name as Robovan, the name is likely to change once the trademark is approved.
On Friday, Tesla held its “We, Robot” event at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles. At the event, it showcased the Robotaxi prototype and introduced a concept for a 20-passenger self-driving electric van. The van is designed to transport goods or reduce the cost of group travel. Tesla suggested it could help alleviate urban congestion by reducing the number of vehicles needed in high-density areas.
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