🚗 Tesla Model Y units at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany were spotted equipped with Hardware 4, the company’s newest and most robust self-driving computer. 💻 Hardware 4 has higher resolution cameras (5 megapixels compared to 1.2 megapixels previously), and is capable of processing more data for improved self-driving capabilities. 🌍 This sighting suggests Tesla may…
🚚 Elon Musk revealed that the Tesla Cybertruck will receive the Full Self-Driving (FSD) update in late June. 🆕 The Cybertruck will get FSD with the version 12.5 release, which is expected to bring major improvements in miles per intervention. 🔭 The rollout of FSD on the Cybertruck will be a significant test for Tesla,…
📊 Elon Musk debunked claims that the take rate for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is only 2%. 📈 Musk stated that the actual take rate for FSD is much higher than the reported 2% figure. 🔢 The 2% estimate was based on a study that tracked nearly 3,500 Tesla owners who experienced the FSD…
🚗 An apparent Tesla Model 3 test vehicle was spotted in Palo Alto, California, with a unique camera setup and no side mirrors. 📷 The test vehicle featured cameras mounted in unconventional locations, including two cameras inside the cabin behind the driver’s seat, pointing out the rear windows. 🔍 The camera placement on the front…
🚗 Tesla is considering modifying or removing the steering wheel nag feature in the next Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised Beta release. 🔍 Elon Musk hinted that the upcoming FSD version 12.4 will have the steering wheel nag “fixed,” suggesting a change to this widely complained-about feature. 💬 The steering wheel nag currently requires drivers to…
🔍 The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Tesla over potential securities or wire fraud related to its claims about self-driving capabilities. 🚫 Tesla has never claimed its vehicles are capable of full autonomy, allowing drivers to sleep while the car is in motion. ⚖️ The probe could result in criminal charges, civil sanctions, or no…
🇨🇳 Tesla reportedly received support from the Chinese government to test its robotaxi concept with Full Self-Driving (FSD) in China. 🚗 Elon Musk proposed deploying Tesla vehicles as taxis and rolling out the FSD software to Chinese taxi services. 🤖 The robotaxi fleet will be operated by Tesla, with some cars owned by Tesla and…
💼 Tesla’s Senior Vice President of Automotive, Tom Zhu, is reportedly moving back to a position in China after leaving the country last year to help with global operations. 🇨🇳 Zhu’s return to China as SVP of Greater China could be related to Tesla’s preparation for the rollout of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in…
🤖 Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas shared his experience with Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) V12.3.6, noting it behaves cautiously and assertively when appropriate. 📈 Jonas observed evident improvements from V12.3.4 to V12.3.6, with more substantial upgrades expected in V12.4 after training compute limitations are eliminated. 🚗 Tesla’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach 25 million units…
💰 Hyundai is investing nearly $1 billion to develop self-driving technology through Motional, an autonomous driving startup. 🤝 Hyundai and Aptiv established Motional in March 2020, and Hyundai will now spend over $900 million to increase its stake in the company to 66.8%. 🚗 The investment is expected to enhance Motional’s technological competitiveness and establish…