Tesla’s Robo-Taxis Outperform Waymo During San Francisco Blackout, Shares Rise
Tesla's autonomous vehicle technology demonstrated superior resilience during a San Francisco power outage, while competitor Waymo's fleet stalled. The incident highlighted divergent approaches to self-driving systems—Tesla's camera-first strategy versus Waymo's sensor-heavy design.
Elon Musk capitalized on the moment, emphasizing Tesla's operational continuity on social media. The CEO simultaneously secured a legal victory as Delaware's Supreme Court reinstated his contested $56 billion compensation package.
Market reaction was immediate, with Tesla shares climbing 1% in premarket trading. The dual developments underscore Tesla's evolving position in both automotive technology and corporate governance landscapes.