Tag: autopilot
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Tesla FSD Beta’s public rollout gets an expected release date
The wider release of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta seems poised for a second-quarter rollout, if CEO Elon Musk’s recent statements on Twitter are any indication. While interacting with the electric vehicle community recently, Musk noted that a possible Q2 release for the public FSD Beta rollout “sounds about right,” though he still emphasized that Tesla…
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Tesla Autopilot foils BMW SUV’s apparent pit maneuver attempt on Model 3
Tesla’s Autopilot may be one of the most robust driver-assist systems on the market today, but the software is, at its core, a safety feature. This is something that CEO Elon Musk has highlighted in the past, and this is also something that was recently proven by a Model 3 driver who encountered a rather…
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Tesla ramps hiring for Autopilot data labeling team in Gigafactory New York
A recent article by Tesla’s official LinkedIn report has signaled that the provider wants to bolster its Autopilot team with quite a few dedicated info annotation-related job openings. Quite interestingly, the applicable project listings will be for Buffalo, where Tesla’s Solar Roof along with Supercharger factory, Gigafactory New York, is situated. In accordance with the…
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Elon Musk says Tesla has held ‘preliminary discussions’ to license its Autopilot software to other manufacturers
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk said Tesla has held early talks to license its software with other car manufacturers. The CEO has said in the past he is not looking to edge out other competitors, but rather simply advance the technology. Musk said the “full self-driving” software may be functional without an operator…
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Tesla’s innovative spirit roars as FSD beta takes on Lombard St for Round 2
Not long after Tesla started the release of its limited Full Self-Driving beta, a rather bold Model 3 owner took it upon himself to determine if the electric car maker’s advanced driver-assist system could take on San Francisco’s famous Lombard Street. The FSD beta put up a good effort, but ultimately, the “Crookedest Street in…
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Tesla introduces Spotify improvements, Autopilot speed optimizations in 2020.44 update
Tesla has started rolling out software upgrade 2020.44 to the fleet of vehicles, and it includes a number of improvements that drivers would likely love. Depending on the Release Notes supplied by the electrical car maker, 2020.44 offers several welcome enhancements to its automobile ’s media playback capabilities and Autopilot’s rate settings. Spotify has been…
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Tesla Autopilot is now a ‘distant 2nd’ to GM Super Cruise: Consumer Reports
Tesla’s Autopilot may have the best performance, abilities, and ease of usage in Consumer Reports’ recent ranking of busy driving assistance systems, but it remains “a remote moment ” into GM’s Super Cruise nonetheless. This was according to the testing organization on Wednesday. The consequences echo Consumer Reports’ findings in its first-ever ranking of active…
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Tesla FSD beta impressively navigates unpaved, partially covered road with ease
A recent test conducted by a Model 3 owner in North Carolina has provided a glimpse at the capabilities of Tesla’s limited Full Self-Driving beta when navigating a road that is unpaved and partially covered. Tesla’s FSD beta performed well in the test, navigating the unmarked path without any issues, almost similar to a human…
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Tesla Begins “Full Self Driving” Public Beta as Waymo and Cruise Go Unattended
Self-driving technology is a holy grail that promises to forever change the way we interact with cars. Thus far, there’s been plenty of hype and excitement, but full vehicles that remove the driver from the equation have remained far off. Tesla have long posited themselves as a market leader in this area, with their Autopilot…
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Tesla Driver Charged For Sleeping With ‘Both Seats Reclined’ At 100mph
RCMPAlberta/Twitter/PA While it’s easy for passengers to fall asleep on long journeys, for drivers, staying awake at the wheel is pretty much rule number one, no matter how fancy your car is. A man in Canada, however, was arrested for exactly that, after police discovered the car going 150km/h down a highway in Alberta. The…