Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk announced on Sunday that as far into the future as he can see, he expects the EV giant to have the largest fleet of autonomous vehicles.



<h2>Aligning With Tesla's Long-Term Goals</h2>



Musk's declaration is in line with Tesla's work on autonomous vehicles, with the company currently undertaking trials of its Robotaxis in Austin.



&#34;Tesla will have the largest fleet of autonomous vehicles as far into the future as I can imagine,&#34; Musk said.



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The company has also been investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its vehicles’ self-driving features.



<h2>Why It's Important</h2>



The race for autonomous vehicle supremacy is heating up, with Tesla and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) unit Waymo among the frontrunners.



While Tesla relies heavily on cameras for its self-driving tech, Waymo emphasizes a standard that surpasses human driving capabilities.



<h2>Nvidia's Breakthrough</h2>



Meanwhile, Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:NVDA) Alpamayo model, introduced at CES 2026, is seen as a breakthrough in physical AI, utilizing radar, cameras, and LiDAR for human-like reasoning.



Meanwhile, the debate over autonomous insurance continues, with investor Jim Chanos criticizing Tesla’s collaboration with Lemonade Inc. (NYSE:LMND) on reduced insurance rates for FSD-engaged driving. Chanos argues that true full self-driving will require manufacturers to bear liability, potentially reshaping the insurance landscape.



Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.



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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), announced that he envisions Tesla having the largest fleet of autonomous vehicles in the future, aligning with the company's long-term goals and AI investments. Tesla is currently testing its Robotaxis in Austin and competing with companies like Waymo. The race for autonomous vehicle supremacy is intensifying, with advancements in AI technology, including Nvidia's new model. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions about the implications of autonomous driving on insurance, highlighted by investor Jim Chanos' criticism of Tesla's insurance collaboration.

- Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he expects the company will have the largest fleet of autonomous vehicles in the future, aligning with its long-term goals.  
- The company is currently testing Robotaxis in Austin and investing in AI and machine learning to enhance self-driving features.  
- The competition in autonomous vehicles is intensifying, with Tesla facing rivals like Waymo and advancements from Nvidia, while discussions on autonomous insurance continue.

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Have 'Largest Fleet' Of Autonomous Vehicles As Far Into The Future As He Can Imagine