{"id":1006,"date":"2024-10-11T14:04:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T14:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=1006"},"modified":"2024-10-11T14:04:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T14:04:23","slug":"elon-musk-fuels-dogecoin-frenzy-with-shiba-inu-mascot-in-new-cybercab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=1006","title":{"rendered":"Elon Musk Fuels Dogecoin Frenzy With Shiba Inu Mascot In New Cybercab"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and a well-known advocate for Dogecoin, has once again ignited excitement within the DOGE community. During the unveiling of Tesla\u2019s new autonomous vehicle, the \u201cCybercab,\u201d a Shiba Inu\u2014the breed synonymous with Dogecoin\u2014was prominently featured, sending DOGE enthusiasts into a frenzy.<\/p>\n

Dogecoin Community Reacts<\/h2>\n

The official Dogecoin account on X (formerly Twitter) directly addressed Musk, referring to the appearance as \u201ca Shiba Inu taxi.\u201d This subtle inclusion has sparked widespread speculation about Tesla\u2019s potential plans to integrate Dogecoin into its payment systems.<\/p>\n

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Hey @elonmusk<\/a> is that a Shiba Inur taxi? pic.twitter.com\/ihfktgc4ds<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dogecoin (@dogecoin) October 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Prominent members of the Dogecoin community took to X to express their excitement. DogeDesigner (@cb_doge), with whom Musk frequently interacts, exclaimed<\/a>: \u201cWait, did Elon just say we can buy a Tesla Cybercab with Dogecoin? He dropped \u2018You\u2019ll be able to buy one\u2019 right when Doge appeared riding in the Cybercab!\u201d<\/p>\n

Another influential figure in the DOGE community, Sir Doge of the Coin (@dogeofficialceo), noted the significance of the moment: \u201cTesla featured a Shiba Inu Doge in their Robotaxi unveiling video.\u201d Community member \u0110oge420 (@dogecoine420) echoed<\/a> the speculation<\/a>, questioning whether DOGE would be accepted as payment for the new vehicle. \u201cWait, did Elon just say we can buy a Tesla Cybercab with Dogecoin? He dropped \u201cYou\u2019ll be able to buy one\u201d right when Doge appeared riding in the Cybercab!\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, Astro (@Astro1062) highlighted<\/a> the enigmatic nature of Tesla\u2019s announcements: \u201cZero information from Tesla regarding how you will pay for Cybercab rides because it just might be available in 2026. Zero information from X regarding XPayments and zero information from Starlink regarding their collaboration with Dogecoin. It\u2019s too quiet.\u201d<\/p>\n

The New Tesla Cybercab<\/h2>\n

Elon Musk showcased the Cybercab during a presentation on a Hollywood film set, arriving in the vehicle himself. He argued that most of the time, cars \u201cjust do nothing,\u201d but if they are autonomous, they could be used five times more, maybe ten times more.<\/p>\n

The Cybercab is a two-seater vehicle with scissor doors, devoid of a steering wheel and accelerator pedal, emphasizing its fully autonomous capabilities. The interior mirrors the minimalist design of Tesla\u2019s Model 3 and Model Y, featuring a large central touchscreen. Notably, the Cybercab is designed for inductive, wireless charging, eliminating the need for a traditional charging connection.<\/p>\n

While specific technical details such as range, battery size, or charging speed were not disclosed, Musk hinted at an ambitious production timeline. Manufacturing is slated to begin in 2026, with the vehicles expected to cost less than $30,000. Musk envisions operating a fleet of self-driving Tesla cabs accessible via a dedicated app, aiming to reduce transportation costs to $0.20 per mile\u2014significantly lower than the $1 per mile average for city buses.<\/p>\n

In addition to the Cybercab, Musk unveiled the \u201cRobovan,\u201d an autonomous minibus capable of carrying up to 20 passengers.\u00a0The event also highlighted progress in Tesla\u2019s humanoid robot project, Optimus. A group of these human-like robots made an appearance, demonstrating their capabilities. According to Musk, his company made a lot of progress with Optimus. He envisions these robots becoming integral to society, with an anticipated cost between $20,000 and $30,000.<\/p>\n

Musk has long touted autonomous vehicles as a cornerstone of Tesla\u2019s future, previously suggesting that Tesla owners could deploy their cars as part of a robotaxi network to generate income.<\/p>\n

DOGE Price Reaction Fails To Materialize<\/p>\n

While no official announcements have been made regarding Tesla accepting Dogecoin as payment for the Cybercab or other services, the inclusion of the Shiba Inu mascot has reignited discussions about potential integrations between Tesla and the cryptocurrency<\/a>. Musk\u2019s history of influencing Dogecoin\u2019s value through social media hints and endorsements adds weight to the community\u2019s speculation.<\/p>\n

However, the DOGE hasn\u2019t shown any meaningful reaction. DOGE is up 1.4% over the last 24 hours, mostly in line with the general crypto market sentiment<\/a>. At press time, Dogecoin traded at $0.10845.<\/p>\n

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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and a well-known advocate for Dogecoin, has once again ignited excitement within the DOGE community. During the unveiling of Tesla\u2019s new autonomous vehicle, the \u201cCybercab,\u201d a Shiba Inu\u2014the breed synonymous with Dogecoin\u2014was prominently featured, sending DOGE enthusiasts into a frenzy. Dogecoin Community Reacts The official Dogecoin account on X […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-1006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1006","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1006"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1006\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1006"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}