🚗 Former Waymo research scientist Charles R. Qi joins Tesla’s FSD beta team. 🎓 Qi holds a PhD in Electric Engineering from Stanford University, focusing on deep learning. 💼 Qi chose to join Tesla after considering offers from both Tesla and Waymo. 🔄 Engineers and scientists often switch between companies in the autonomous driving and…
🚗 Upgraded Tesla Model 3 offers Black and White interior as a $1,500 option. ⏰ Delivery delays for Model 3 with Black and White interior causing frustration; estimated delivery dates pushed back multiple times. 📅 Some customers facing delays from January/February 2024 to late May 2024 for Model 3 delivery. 💰 Concerns arise regarding free…
🕚 Tesla has revised late-night driving’s impact on Safety Score, now considering driving from 11 PM to 4 AM instead of 10 PM to 4 AM. 📊 Tesla’s Safety Score evaluates various factors to predict future accident probabilities. 🔄 Tesla constantly refines Safety Score and other features for operational accuracy. 🚗 Late-night driving’s impact on…
🔊 Tesla is rolling out the latest version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta, labeled v12.3, to customers in the U.S. 🚗 The deployment includes thousands of customer vehicles across the United States, including some on the East Coast. 🇨🇦 In Canada, the update is currently only available to Tesla employees, with expectations for wider…
💡 ADAS safeguards across auto brands are lacking, as per IIHS study. 🚗 Most of the 14 partially automated systems tested received “marginal” or “poor” ratings. 🔍 Driver monitoring and attention reminders were low-rated categories across most brands. 📊 Categories individually rated included emergency procedures, lane change, adaptive cruise control, and more. ⚠️ Partially automated…
🇨🇦 Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta subscription is expected to launch in Canada in the coming weeks. 🔄 Tesla VP Rohan Patel highlighted the impending rollout, pending technical and regulatory procedures in Canadian provinces. 💵 FSD beta subscription cost for Canada hasn’t been disclosed yet, but in the U.S., it’s $199 per month or $99…
💼 Arbitration Requirement: Tesla driving range complaints must be pursued through individual arbitrations rather than combined class action lawsuits, according to a federal judge. 🚗 Agreement Provision: Drivers agreed to arbitration provisions for resolving issues with Tesla when purchasing their cars, obliging them to individually pursue their claims. ⚖️ Legal Ruling: U.S. District Judge Yvonne…
💿 Tesla is rolling out the highly anticipated Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 12 to select customers. 🚗 Initial experiences with FSD beta v12.2.1 are being shared by customers, with many offering positive reviews. 📈 Mark Bixby, an FSD test pilot since 2021, describes v12 as the biggest improvement yet, noting positive changes in turning…
🔍 Tesla held a “Safety Research Day” with government, academic, and NGO leaders to focus on vehicle safety advancements. 🚗 Tesla’s vehicle lineup is lauded for safety, with models like Model S, X, 3, and Y earning perfect safety ratings globally. 📉 Despite safety accolades, prevalent misconceptions about Teslas persist, including concerns about fires and…
🚗 Tesla’s 2030 target aims for 20 million vehicle sales per year, a tenfold increase from its record-setting 2023 sales. 💡 Elon Musk acknowledges the difficulty of achieving a 10x output increase but believes it’s possible with significant effort. 🛣️ Tesla’s growth potential is tied to the introduction and ramp-up of its next-generation electric vehicles.…