Tesla FSD Milestone: FSD Now Drives 1 Million Miles Per Day

By Kevin Armstrong
Musk says Tesla vehicles are now driving 1 million miles per day using FSD Beta
Musk says Tesla vehicles are now driving 1 million miles per day using FSD Beta
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology has reached an impressive milestone, as revealed by CEO Elon Musk in a recent tweet. Equipped with the latest FSD update, Tesla vehicles are now actively driving approximately 1 million miles per day across the fleet. This achievement signals significant progress in Tesla's quest to perfect autonomous driving as the company continues to refine its technology and expand its capabilities.

Rapid Improvements in FSD Technology

According to Musk's tweet, Tesla's team has been "closing the loop on interventions very rapidly," meaning that the FSD software is learning from user feedback and real-world driving scenarios at an accelerated pace. This has led to fewer necessary interventions by drivers, making the technology more reliable and safer for everyday use. With Tesla's FSD software now actively driving 1 million miles per day, it becomes evident that these improvements are being utilized not just by FSD Beta testers but across the entire Tesla fleet.

As we recently reported, Tesla is using information from the fleet to improve maps, navigation and FSD.

Given the impressive daily mileage figure, we can estimate the average miles driven per vehicle by dividing the total miles by the number of Tesla vehicles on the road. While it's difficult to provide an exact number, it's clear that the FSD technology is experiencing widespread usage, contributing to the rapid improvement in performance.

Simulated Training for Potential Serious Accidents

As Musk's tweet suggests, Tesla increasingly relies on simulated training to enhance the FSD software, especially in situations where potential serious accidents may occur. The reason behind this reliance on simulations is the scarcity of real-world data for such incidents, owing to the relatively low number of accidents within the Tesla fleet. By running these scenarios in a simulated environment, Tesla can train its FSD system to handle dangerous situations more effectively without putting actual drivers and passengers at risk.

As Tesla continues to refine its Full Self-Driving technology, the impressive milestone of 1 million miles driven per day across the fleet marks a significant step forward in the company's pursuit of perfecting autonomous driving. With rapid improvements in FSD performance and an increasing reliance on simulated training, Tesla's dedication to safety and innovation shines through, solidifying its position as a leader in the EV and autonomous vehicle industry.

Breaking Tradition: Tesla Hits the Social Media Advertising Road

By Kevin Armstrong
Model Y Advertising
Model Y Advertising
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Tesla has prepared us for a slower sales year, but just how slow may be showing up on social media. No, I’m not talking about X, which is where 99% of Tesla news comes from, but social platforms owned by a guy that Elon Musk once wanted to fight.

Tesla advertising has been shown on Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook and Instagram accounts. While Musk has talked about utilizing more conventional advertising for more than a year, Tesla has only sporadically shown up on a few digital avenues; now, it appears to be a full campaign.

The Return to Meta and Zuck

The year 2018 marked a significant moment in Tesla's history when Elon Musk, in a move reflective of his disdain for Facebook amid the Cambridge Analytica scandal, deleted Tesla and SpaceX's Facebook pages, both of which boasted millions of followers. Fast forward six years, Tesla has reinstated its presence on Facebook and launched advertising campaigns across Meta-owned platforms.

Musk is now paying Tesla money to a guy he challenged to a cage match and once joked/threatened to drive by his house and fight him. There are two takeaways here: Meta is a dominant force in online advertising, and Musk is willing to do whatever it takes to advance Tesla’s mission to a sustainable future.

Embracing Traditional Advertising Amidst EV Market Changes

Tesla's advertisements, including ads on Cars.com, which highlight the Model Y, demonstrate the company's adeptness in utilizing Meta's sophisticated targeting capabilities to reach potential customers. Tesla's avoidance of traditional advertising was once heralded as a visionary move, saving the company billions and contributing to its mystique.

However, the electric vehicle landscape has evolved, with early adopters now equipped with their chosen EVs, making it imperative for Tesla and its competitors to reach a broader audience. Tesla's advertising initiatives on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube reflect this strategic adjustment, aiming to capture the attention of potential buyers beyond its core fanbase.

Despite Elon Musk's historically critical view of advertising and his complex relationship with the social media advertising sphere, Tesla's foray into paid advertisements represents a significant evolution in the company's marketing strategy. This shift acknowledges the necessity of diversified marketing approaches in sustaining growth and expanding market reach in the contemporary automotive landscape.

Tesla Advances with 5G: A Future of Enhanced Connectivity for Cars and Robotics

By Kevin Armstrong
Tesla building 5G private network
Tesla building 5G private network

Tesla appears to be planning an ambitious project to build a private 5G network. This initiative would revolutionize connectivity for its vehicles and the robot, Optimus, as well as any other plans the company is likely to develop in the future.

Innovative Job Posting Reveals Big Plans

Although now removed, a recently spotted job posting for a Cellular Systems Integration Engineer on Tesla's career page shed light on the company's intentions. The role demands expertise to elevate Tesla's vehicle and Optimus robot connectivity, promising to push the boundaries of low latency and high data rates.

Tesla's journey from 3G to the anticipated 5G upgrade will bring about ultra-reliable communication and high-speed data transfer, crucial for over-the-air software updates, autonomous driving features, and real-time data analytics. These communications could be product to product, such as vehicles communicating with each other or with other products such as Optimus. However, the job posting also talks about products being able to communicate with Tesla’s internal 5G network. It’s not clear whether the private network would be internal such as at a Gigafactory, or a broader network out in the world.

Tesla is pursuing an internal 5G network for product communication
Tesla is pursuing an internal 5G network for product communication

The Strategic Role of Private 5G Networks

Deploying its private 5G network, Tesla aims to create a seamlessly connected environment in its manufacturing facilities, research labs, and outdoor spaces. This infrastructure is not just about enhancing vehicle connectivity; it's also pivotal for the operational efficiency of the Optimus robot in various scenarios, including warehouse operations.

Tesla's foray into private 5G networking places it in an advantageous position in the automotive and tech industries. This strategic move aligns with the global trend towards adopting private 5G networks, which promise to revolutionize industries with their reliability and speed. Tesla's efforts to develop a private 5G protocol stack that integrates with any cellular infrastructure globally will set new industry standards.

With 5G, Tesla vehicles and Optimus robots will benefit from significantly reduced latency, offering under 5 milliseconds compared to the 60-98 milliseconds of 4G networks. This technological advancement is expected to enhance the functionality and responsiveness of Tesla's products, paving the way for advanced autonomous driving capabilities and efficient robot operations.

Tesla's interest in developing a private 5G network is a logical step. By building an infrastructure that supports the fastest connectivity standards, Tesla is preparing for its vehicles and laying the groundwork for sophisticated robotics applications. This endeavor reflects Tesla's ongoing commitment to innovation and its role in shaping the future of transportation and automation.

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