Tag: software update
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Tesla finally adds Waypoints, a long-requested feature promised over a year ago
Tesla has added Waypoints to improve the in-car navigation experience with Software Update 2021.40.5. Waypoints have been long requested by many Tesla owners, and the automaker has finally come through after Elon Musk confirmed they would be added in September 2020. Tesla does not refer to them as “Waypoints,” however. Instead, the 2021.40.5 Software Update…
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Tesla Is Fined $16,000 Per Owner By Norway Court For Throttling Battery Capacity And Charging Speed
PA Images A court in Norway has fined Tesla $16,000 per owner in the country for using a software update to throttle battery capacity and charging speed. The electric car maker was found guilty of causing slower charging sessions for a number of owners who updated their vehicles with Tesla’s 2019.16.1 and .2 software updates.…
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Tesla’s V11 Software Update and Elon Musk’s ‘Yes’ Tweets
Tesla has released its last three major software overhauls in September and October of 2016, 2018, and 2019 with the V8, V9, and V10 updates. With each of the new software editions, Tesla has added many new features and accessibility options to make for a more well-rounded ownership experience for drivers. With Tesla CEO Elon…
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Tesla’s date-specific releases are spelling trouble for competing car companies
Tesla proceeds to release the latest and most exciting features in automotive tech on which seems like a daily basis. Lately, CEO Elon Musk has dropped a few fascinating developments dealing with production, battery technologies, or Self-Driving functionality, all pointing toward the start of the conclusion of their internal combustion engine market. With every strategically-timed…
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Tesla considers Camp Mode update with battery state of charge setting
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the electric automaker would adjust the Camp Mode feature’s ability to operate when a vehicle has less than 15% state of charge. Camp Mode is a feature that gives owners the ability to skip the hotel room and stay within the confines of their all-electric vehicle for the night.…
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Tesla expands Dynamic Brake Lights to new markets to avoid rear-end collisions
Tesla has released the “Dynamic Brake Lights” performance to a number of new international markets with Software Update 2020.32.1 which aims to lower the probability of a rear-end collision. The safety feature will utilize quickly flashing brake lights if a motorist is traveling within 31 MPH or 50 km/h and is made to slow. The…
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Tesla adds in-car Dashcam and Sentry Mode viewer for easier video playback access
Some associates of Tesla’s Early Access program have received a new quality that will be released shortly by the electric carmaker: the highly-requested Sentry Mode and Dashcam Viewer. Based on Tesla owner Eshak Mir, Tesla comprised the Dashcam Viewer at a recent software update for members of their EAP. The feature makes it possible for…
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Tesla China rolls out WeChat-enabled scheduling feature for effortless car maintenance
Tesla officially pushed its 2020.4 update to its fleet in China. Aside from new games and video streaming services that made the car more fun, the electric vehicle manufacturer also added a QR code feature that makes car maintenance easier. Tesla owners in China can now schedule a service appointment at a Tesla Service Center…
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Tesla’s Adjacent Lane Speed Adjustment creates safer roads for everyone
With the launch of Tesla’s new 2019.40.2 software upgrade comes a brand new “Adjacent Lane Speed Adjustments” attribute that corrects a car’s speed based on the pace of other vehicles on the street. Tesla owners whose vehicles are increasingly using the company’therefore NVIDIA software processor are already receiving the newest 2019.40.2 software upgrade that includes…
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Tesla Autopilot improves with ‘Adaptive Lane Speed’ feature for cars in adjacent lanes
With the launch of Tesla’s new 2019.40.2 software upgrade comes a new “Adjacent Lane Speed Adjustments” feature that corrects a car’s rate based on the speed of other vehicles on the road. Tesla owners whose vehicles are increasingly utilizing the company’s NVIDIA software chip are already receiving the new 2019.40.2 software upgrade that includes improvements…