Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology is facing regulatory delays in Europe, according to CEO Elon Musk. Musk expressed frustrations with the slow approval processes from the Dutch government and EU officials. The delays in launching Full Self-Driving are believed to hinder the safety benefits it could provide over human driving. A completely driverless Robotaxi…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk predicts that the launch of Tesla’s Robotaxi will compel other automakers to license Full Self-Driving technology. A video shows the first Robotaxi test mules being used on the public streets of Austin, Texas. Investor Dave Lee anticipates at least one automaker will license Tesla’s FSD by the end of the year…
Key Takeaways Tesla risks “financial harm” if self-driving crash data is made public. Ongoing legal battle with The Washington Post for crash data related to ADAS systems. Tesla redacts most crash data reported to NHTSA using confidentiality policies. Competitors could analyze disclosed data to improve their own ADAS systems. Legal arguments include debates around public…
Key Takeaways Tesla to launch its Robotaxi platform in Austin on June 12. Elon Musk announces self-delivery of Teslas by next month, eliminating showroom visits. Tesla focuses on a camera-only approach for its self-driving technology, unlike competitors. Full Self-Driving ranked high among Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, but remains non-fully autonomous. Safety is prioritized as Tesla…
Key Takeaways A Tesla on Full Self-Driving flipped over after veering off the road, highlighting the risks of driver inattention. Despite the name, Full Self-Driving is not fully autonomous; it is a Level 2 driver assist system requiring constant driver attention. The driver, Wally, maintained attention while using FSD but had no time to react…
Key Takeaways Tesla confirmed a fix for an annoying feature in their Full Self-Driving system. The system tracks driver attention through a cabin-facing camera to enhance safety. FSD previously nudged drivers for inattentiveness too quickly, even during minor adjustments. Drivers felt the alerts were triggered faster than the supposed seven-second limit. CEO Elon Musk acknowledged…
Key Takeaways Recent observations suggest Tesla may be using FSD Unsupervised to move Model Y cars at Giga Berlin. Drone footage from Tobias Lindh reveals new developments at Giga Berlin, including a warehouse and a tunnel under construction. If confirmed, the use of FSD Unsupervised at Giga Berlin would extend beyond the Fremont Factory and…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) demonstrations highlight its capability across different global locations, including Australia and France. FSD Supervised was showcased navigating Melbourne’s inner streets and handling complex maneuvers like the hook turn successfully. The FSD demonstration in France showed the system managing the challenging Arc de Triomphe roundabout, prioritizing safety and maintaining distance.…
Key Takeaways Tesla had a feature in its Full Self-Driving suite that monitored drivers’ eyes too strictly, quickly alerting them for minor distractions. An update to this system has been rolled out, giving a longer grace period before alerting drivers to refocus on the road. Many users reported that it was safer to adjust certain…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system demonstrated anticipation by taking precautionary measures, such as drifting towards the shoulder, to avoid potential collisions with large oncoming vehicles. AIDRIVR, an active participant, expressed confusion about FSD’s wide cornering, which was later justified by the approach of a semi-truck drifting over the center line. The drifting of…