Tesla has made a subtle yet potentially significant change to its website that speaks volumes about its confidence in the future of Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. For the past four years, the "Autosteer on city streets" feature had been tagged with a "coming soon" label. However, this label has now vanished, and 'Autosteer on city streets' is officially integrated into Tesla's 'FSD Capability' package.
In addition to this noteworthy adjustment, Tesla has introduced a new phrase to its website, stating, "Your car will be able to drive itself almost anywhere with minimal driver intervention and will continuously improve." This statement suggests an increased level of assurance in FSD's capabilities.
Musk Confirms Enhancement
Elon Musk himself confirmed this enhancement when a keen-eyed Tesla enthusiast, Sawyer Merritt, pointed it out, remarking, "This might seem like a small change, but it's a big one. This indicates that Tesla is getting very confident in FSD's capabilities." Musk simply responded with a casual "Yup."
Despite these advancements, Tesla maintains a firm commitment to safety. Their website underscores the importance of active driver supervision, emphasizing that "The activation and use of these features depend on achieving reliability far in excess of human drivers as demonstrated by billions of miles of experience." This caution is particularly relevant in light of a recent incident where a Tesla driver was warned 150 times before colliding with an emergency vehicle.
FSD Gets More Affordable
Affordability also plays a significant role in technology adoption, and Tesla appears to be aligning its pricing strategy with its growing confidence in FSD. The company recently lowered the price of its FSD software, possibly aiming to encourage more drivers to use the technology and provide valuable data for system training.
Elon Musk's recent demonstration of FSD Version 12 showcased Tesla's technological prowess. This live broadcast from Palo Alto featured a Model S equipped with an alpha version of FSD, running entirely on neural networks and cameras with reduced code complexity.
It's important to note that Tesla's FSD features and pricing can vary by region. For instance, in China, where Tesla faces stiff competition, the configurator lists different FSD functions, and Europe has its own set of available FSD features.
As technology continues to evolve and become more sophisticated, Tesla owners can look forward to over-the-air software updates that keep their cars constantly improving and staying ahead of the curve.
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