<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p><strong>Wedbush Securities</strong>' investor and <strong>Tesla Inc.</strong> <span>TSLA</span> bull <strong>Dan Ives</strong> has predicted a $1 trillion market opportunity for the <strong>Elon Musk</strong>-led EV giant's robotics and autonomous push.</p><h2>Elon Musk Is In ‘Wartime CEO' Mode, Says Dan Ives</h2><p>In a new investor's note shared on the social media platform X on Sunday by influencer <strong>Sawyer Merritt</strong>, Ives outlined his thoughts on Tesla and its roadmap to the future and Tesla's Robotaxi expansion into other cities across the U.S. He also reiterated that Musk is in a &#34;Wartime CEO&#34; mode, helping boost Tesla's credentials in the tech industry's &#34;AI Arms Race.&#34;</p><p>&#34;We estimate the AI and autonomous opportunity is worth at least $1 trillion alone for Tesla,&#34; Ives said, adding that despite President <strong>Donald Trump</strong> and Musk's relations creating a &#34;soap opera&#34; situation, Trump wants the U.S. to &#34;stay ahead of China in this AI Arms Race.&#34;</p><p>Ives outlined Tesla's importance in the autonomous driving sector, saying that the EV giant plays a &#34;major role&#34; in the Robotaxi industry. &#34;We expect over the coming months an easing of the federal framework for autonomous with more power going to the federal regulators,&#34; Ives said.</p><h2>Tesla's Q3 Deliveries, Doubts On Autonomy</h2><p>The news comes as Tesla's Q3 deliveries are expected to surpass analyst expectations, which has led to a surge in stock value. The expected sales milestone is driven largely by a rush to avail the IRA $7,500 credit on electric vehicles, which ends on September 30, according to <strong>Future Fund LLC</strong>'s managing director, <strong>Gary Black</strong>, and not due to any advancements in autonomous driving technology or Robotaxis.</p><p>Meanwhile, <strong>Gerber Kawasaki</strong>'s co-founder <strong>Ross Gerber</strong> has also expressed doubt over Tesla's autonomous driving pursuits with its camera-only approach, questioning Musk's work on software and not focusing on the hardware issues in Tesla's autonomous approach.</p><h2>Elon Musk's Leadership In Question, Model Y L China Sales </h2><p>An ex-employee from Tesla recently slammed Musk's leadership at Tesla, with the engineer saying that the billionaire's leadership seems &#34;seriously compromised.&#34; The engineer also said that &#34;Elon has dealt huge damage to Tesla’s mission&#34; in the post.</p><p>Elsewhere, Tesla's inventory for the Model Y L has reportedly run out through October, with the company reportedly having received over 120,000 orders since the model's launch in August.</p><p>Tesla scores well on Momentum and Growth metrics, while offering satisfactory Quality, but poor Value. For more such insights, sign up for Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings today!</p><p><em>Check out more of Benzinga’s Future Of Mobility coverage by</em><em> following this link</em><em>.</em></p><ul> <li>China Considers Ban On Flush Door Handles In Cars: Here’s Why</li> </ul><p><em>Photo courtesy: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com</em></p></div></div></div>

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<p>Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities predicts a $1 trillion market opportunity for Tesla in AI and autonomous driving. He describes Elon Musk as being in 'Wartime CEO' mode, emphasizing Tesla's role in the Robotaxi industry. Despite expected Q3 delivery surges, doubts remain about Tesla's autonomous technology, particularly its camera-only approach. An ex-employee criticized Musk's leadership, claiming it has harmed Tesla's mission. Meanwhile, Model Y L sales are strong, with over 120,000 orders since launch, but concerns about value persist.</p>

- Dan Ives from Wedbush Securities predicts a $1 trillion market opportunity for Tesla's robotics and autonomous initiatives, emphasizing the company's role in the AI Arms Race.  
- He notes that Tesla's Q3 deliveries are expected to exceed analyst expectations, driven by the rush for the IRA $7,500 credit, rather than advancements in autonomous technology.  
- Concerns about Musk's leadership and Tesla's camera-only approach to autonomy have been raised, alongside reports of high demand for the Model Y L.

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Dan Ives Predicts $1 Trillion Opportunity For Tesla's AI, Autonomous Exploits, Says Elon Musk Is In 'Wartime CEO' Mode