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- Tesla is set to launch its robotaxi on August 8, 2024.
- The date, Elon Musk says, was chosen partly because it is a "lucky number in China."
- Musk's interest in China isn't surprising considering its major influence on Tesla's fortunes.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk might've been hoping for some much-needed good fortune when he picked the robotaxi's projected August 8 launch date.