Key Points 📚 Walter Isaacson’s upcoming Elon Musk biography provides insights into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12. 🚗 FSD v12 has shifted from a “rules-based” approach to using billions of video frames from real-world driving incidents for training its neural network. 🧠 The neural network planner approach allows FSD to learn from human driving…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla has officially launched autosteer on city streets for Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. 💰 The price of FSD in the United States has been reduced from $15,000 to $12,000. 🌐 Autosteer on city streets is currently only available in the United States. 🌍 In China, FSD costs RMB 64,000 ($8,803) and lacks…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla has implemented updates to its Model S sedan and Model X SUV. 💰 The Model S Long Range now starts at $74,990, a 15% reduction in price. ⚡ The Model S Plaid, Tesla’s fastest car, now starts at $89,990, a 17% price reduction. 🏞️ The Model X Long Range now starts…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is facing twin trials in September and October to defend its Autopilot technology. 🛑 First trial: A civil complaint alleges Autopilot caused a fatal crash, with accusations that Tesla sold a defective vehicle. 🤖 Second trial: Another fatal incident claims Autopilot failed to prevent a collision, leading to a fatality. 🤝…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is expected to generate up to $20 billion in revenues from its Supercharger strategy with rival automakers like Ford and General Motors. ⚡ Tesla’s Supercharger Network, known as the most robust worldwide, will be accessible to other automakers’ EVs, starting in Spring 2024. 🌍 Various automakers, including Rivian, Volvo, and Polestar,…
Key Points 🔍 The NHTSA is about to reveal findings from its Tesla Autopilot investigation, focusing on collisions with roadside emergency vehicles. 🚗 NHTSA Administrator Ann Carlson anticipates resolving the probe soon and emphasizes driver attention and cautious trust in technology. 📅 Investigation started in August 2021, examining Tesla’s Level 2 ADAS System (Autopilot) in…
Key Points 😮 The California DMV has requested Cruise, General Motors’ self-driving unit, to temporarily reduce its robotaxi fleet in San Francisco by 50%. 🚗 The request follows a recent crash involving one of Cruise’s driverless vehicles and a fire truck. 🕵️♀️ The California DMV is investigating concerning incidents related to autonomous robotaxis in the…
Key Points 🚗 Cruise robotaxi gets stuck in wet concrete, sparking discussions on autonomous vehicle readiness. 📸 Social media images show the robotaxi’s front wheels sunken in wet cement at a San Francisco construction site. 🤖 The incident raises concerns about the ability of autonomous cars to handle unexpected scenarios. 🚧 Residents point out that…
Key Points 😃 Tesla is offering a special incentive for customers in Shanghai: shopping vouchers worth 3,000 yuan ($420) for those purchasing Model 3 and Model Y. 🚗 The incentive is part of a local government program aimed at boosting consumption in Shanghai’s car market. 💰 New car buyers will also receive 3,500 yuan in…
Key Points 🚗 Elon Musk discussed the “final piece” of solving Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite: vehicle control. 🗓️ Musk has claimed Tesla will solve Full Self-Driving this year and expects the next-gen vehicle to operate in autonomous mode. 💡 The major barrier to solving Full Self-Driving is vehicle control, which is constantly being trained by…