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Old 10-15-2024, 05:52 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Hersbird View Post
The car that will crawl around on city streets, a taxi, should prioritize occupant comfort, egress, interior room. If this is a taxi it's size and shape is dumb. If this is the new model 2 for general population use then it looks great. Just put some normal doors on it, a steering wheel and controls, and send it.
I agree with you, but let's explore some possible reasons for this situation.

Assume this is the Model 2, but a fully automated version.

Assume a taxi as a revenue maker can fetch a higher sale price.

Assume a Model 2's demand could not be met for a while, this buys time.

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If one or more assumptions are correct, what we see makes complete sense.

Otherwise a shape similar to one of Canoo's projects would make more sense.

EDIT: Aren't taxi's expected to carry luggage?
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