Key Takeaways Tesla’s FSD system is gaining popularity among Chinese drivers for its human-like driving behavior. Users report smooth performance; it adjusts speed based on road conditions and is cautious around pedestrians. A driver shared they experienced zero safety interventions during two months of FSD usage, highlighting its reliability. In contrast, Huawei’s ADS struggled with…
Key Takeaways Tesla has demonstrated successful autonomous delivery of a Model Y to its owner, surprising critics. The company posted a full video of the 30-minute journey, showcasing its FSD capabilities in real-world conditions. Despite the proof, some critics question the legitimacy of the delivery and the customer’s social media activity. Skepticism remains, but many…
Key Takeaways Tesla has requested that NHTSA keep its response about Robotaxi details confidential. NHTSA is concerned about Tesla’s use of its ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ while it’s under investigation for crashes. Disturbing incidents from the Robotaxi’s first day include driving in the wrong lane and dropping passengers in dangerous spots. Tesla has been accused of…
Key Takeaways Andrej Karpathy warns that self-driving technology is not yet fully solved. Karpathy reflects on a perfect self-driving ride he experienced in 2013 and highlights the lack of progress in full autonomy since then. He emphasizes the complexity of software development in autonomous systems, predicting a long road ahead for achieving true self-driving capabilities.…
Key Takeaways Texas lawmakers have requested Tesla to delay its Robotaxi launch until September to ensure compliance with new laws. The launch was originally set for June 22, which has been a moving target for Tesla for quite some time. Lawmakers believe the delay is crucial for public safety and building trust in Tesla’s autonomous…
Key Takeaways Bloomberg’s report claims Tesla has a self-driving advantage over Waymo, but is criticized for misrepresenting data. Comparison of Tesla and Waymo’s data is misleading; Tesla aggregates different metrics while Waymo includes all incidents. Tesla’s Autopilot data can be misleading as it excludes minor accidents and only counts severe crashes. Tesla’s launch of the…
Key Takeaways Sweden has rejected Tesla’s request to test its Full Self Driving (FSD) system in Stockholm. The City of Stockholm is updating its automation approach but cites risks involved with initial FSD tests as a reason for the rejection. Ongoing pressures from other innovation tests also contributed to Sweden’s decision against Tesla’s FSD testing.…
Key Takeaways Tesla has implemented front-facing cameras on several models to enhance self-driving features. The Model Y, Model S, and Model X now utilize this new hardware update for improved Autopilot capabilities. Tesla shifted its strategy from using Ultrasonic Sensors to a camera-only system with Tesla Vision for better spatial awareness. Elon Musk believes that…
Key Takeaways Tesla features can lead to failures on driving tests in New Jersey. This incident highlights a gap in understanding between examiners and modern automotive technology. Lochlan Keefer was accused of using assisted driving features during his test despite not having them enabled. The confusion may stem from Tesla’s regenerative braking being mistaken for…
Key Takeaways A Tesla Model 3 was stuck on train tracks and hit by a train in Sinking Spring, PA. The driver claimed the vehicle was in “self-driving mode” at the time of the incident. Emergency services stopped train traffic to remove the Tesla from the tracks using a crane. Despite claiming unsupervised self-driving capabilities,…