Key Takeaways A global protest called “Tesla Takedown” is scheduled for November 15 against Elon Musk’s performance award. The movement aims to combat excessive corporate power and wealth concentration, emphasizing peaceful demonstrations. Organizers believe Musk’s potential rise to trillionaire status poses a threat to democracy, linking his pay to ambitious performance goals. The group promotes…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s new Rental program allows users to borrow a vehicle for 3 to 7 days, starting at just $60 per day. Rentals include perks like Free Supercharging and Free Full Self-Driving (Supervised) during the rental period. There are no mileage or charging limits, but renters cannot leave the state while using the vehicle.…
Key Takeaways Tesla shared a video showcasing the interior of the Semi factory, indicating ongoing construction. Production of the Tesla Semi is set to begin next year at the Northern Nevada factory, with volume production anticipated by 2026. Elon Musk confirmed that several prototype Teslas are already in operation, with companies like PepsiCo already utilizing…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced that Tesla will allow texting while driving in about a month or two, pending safety statistics. The latest version, v14 of the Full Self-Driving suite, is the company’s most advanced yet, recently rolled out to the Cybertruck. Musk predicts that v14.3 will enable drivers to essentially “fall asleep and wake…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s AI5 chip is the next-gen hardware for its self-driving program and other AI features. The chip will be manufactured by Samsung and TSMC at their facilities in Arizona and Texas. AI5 is expected to be 40 times faster with 8 times the raw compute and 9 times the memory capacity of AI4.…
Key Takeaways Tesla has started the rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14.1.5 for Cybertruck owners. Owners have been eagerly awaiting this update after a month of rollout to other vehicles. The update includes version 2025.38.8.5 featuring FSD capabilities. Special challenges exist for Cybertruck’s FSD due to its all-wheel steering and larger size requiring unique calibration.…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving v14 update disappoints with a decrease in critical disengagement miles, averaging around 732 miles. The system is experiencing issues with hallucinations, where it incorrectly stops on the roadside, interpreting harmless signals as emergencies. Brake stabbing has increased, as the vehicle hesitates, abruptly applying and releasing brakes in a jerky motion.…
Key Takeaways A South Australian couple experienced a potential meteorite strike on their Tesla Model Y while using Full Self-Driving (FSD). The impact caused glass fragments to scatter inside the vehicle, creating a dangerous situation, but FSD continued to operate without interruption. Dr. Andrew Melville-Smith described the explosion-like impact and initial confusion with his wife,…
Key Takeaways Improved lane switching: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving now switches back to the right lane after passing, addressing previous concerns. Enhanced merging awareness: FSD shows better judgment with merging traffic, often making courteous decisions that benefit other drivers. Confident handling of slow vehicles: FSD effectively navigates around mail trucks and Amish buggies, demonstrating better decision-making…
Key Takeaways A small aircraft crashed on an Oklahoma highway during a training mission due to engine failure. A Tesla Dashcam captured the near-miss as the vehicle swerved to avoid an incoming plane. David Bellow, who shared the footage, speculates that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) may have executed the maneuver, though this is unconfirmed. Hints…