Tesla achieved a milestone on Friday by autonomously delivering a Model Y from its Austin factory to a customer's home 30 minutes away, without human intervention. This follows the recent launch of Tesla's robotaxi service. CEO Elon Musk announced the fully autonomous delivery, showcasing a video as proof. While hailed as a breakthrough, the delivery's implications remain unclear, with questions raised about its scalability and legality. The event coincides with Tesla's expected announcement of a significant Q2 sales decline, raising speculation about the company's strategy to shift investor focus towards its autonomous vehicle technology.

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