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I've had a few days to process attending the Tesla Cybercab launch event at Austin City Limits Live. Looking back, it will be remembered as one of the most historic moments of all time. I'm grateful I was invited. Here are some of my thoughts.

Gail Alfar

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AleXandra Merz7 days ago

Thanks for the shoutout, Gail, it was great meeting you. See you on October 9th for some quality time together.

Gail Alfar7 days ago

I am looking forward to that 😍

LilHumansBigImpact8 days ago

I can tell that your heart is full 💗

Gail Alfar8 days ago

it’s hard to say how it felt to be in a room full of such brilliant people (the ones that Elon hired, the geniuses of our time)

Elle Lookbook7 days ago

Cloud ☁️ nine

Amy Doehring7 days ago

Such a sweet little peek into what it's like. 😊♥️

Alfa Alfalfa7 days ago

Congratulations, so happy you had a great time.

Bowie8 days ago

one of the most historic moments of all time❤️

Gail Alfar8 days ago

you’re correct, sometimes the future is already with us (and it’s funny how many don’t notice that)

Bowie8 days ago

Our Golden Age has arrived. Thank you, Elon. @elonmusk

Alina St. John7 days ago

❤️❤️❤️

paranoidream ♡︎7 days ago

Thank you for your thoughts 🫶 It’s been fun watching all the footage of the event! It’s really exciting that Robotaxi is finally here!

Gail Alfar7 days ago

Austin is Cyber-town

Terra8 days ago

❤️ I enjoy all your pics and videos! I’m glad you were able to attend and share your experience!

Gail Alfar8 days ago

I think we’ll hear so much more over the coming weeks/months as those who attended will start to share more videos, and write about it ❤️

Ann ☕🕊️7 days ago

❤️

Strangerous8 days ago

You're beaming with joy. This is lovely to see. 😊

Gail Alfar8 days ago

I may not go to Mars, but I can certainly go across Austin in a car with no gas pedal and no steering wheel

Strangerous8 days ago

Yeah! Silver linings. 😊. Gotta enjoy life with all the fun, cool and exciting things we have now, in this moment ❤️

Misha7 days ago

💖

Loriannes ✨🏝️7 days ago

Hi Gail, thank you for sharing your experience at the Cybercab Event , It looked like a well put together event, and I enjoyed seeing yours and others videos . I still can’t get over the one video you did on how quiet the inside is!!! 🥰 I plan to attend the XTakeover , I would love to meet you! ✨. It’s the first event I’m going to solo and I do not know anyone. But I’m doing a new thing 🫶🏻🌺💙

Franciska7 days ago

Happy to read positive comments✨

Liberty5136 days ago

You’re not regular anymore. I love that you were smiling with your eyes so authentic. Thx for share

tjay7 days ago

My best friend ran the spot light, staging for Austin City Limits and Willie Nelson many yrs.They are great people!Very kind!

Gail Alfar7 days ago

It was a great night!

Sandy Pucher6 days ago

What is the X TAKEOVER? Enjoyed your video. Thank you!

William Fontaine7 days ago

Very well said. Thank you.

Елена6 days ago

👍🤗

Pankajbhai R Patel177 days ago

❤️

Some UK Tesla Guy6 days ago

Great to see your joy at this! BTW - there’s something quite distinctive playing in the background! What was it with the wedding music? 😂

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