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Tesla abandons its budget Model 2 plan, then signals a return to affordable EV development amid shift toward robotics and AI.

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Tesla abandons its budget Model 2 plan, then signals a return to affordable EV development amid shift toward robotics and AI.

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  1. Tesla previously canceled the Model 2, a planned affordable vehicle aimed at mass-market consumers

  2. The company has recently pivoted focus toward humanoid robots and artificial intelligence initiatives

  3. Tesla now appears to be reconsidering its strategy and working on a new small EV offering

  4. The shift raises questions about whether Tesla intends to recommit to its core business as a car manufacturer

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