As we approach the Cybertruck's delivery event, the Cybertruck is spotted more often and new details emerge. Cybertruck Owners Club posted new images that not only gave us a better look at the Cybertruck's wiper arm, but also revealed it's dual-motor variant. But that is not all, the Cybertruck was also discovered pulling a trailer, yet another real-world test before its highly anticipated unveiling.
The Dual Motor Variant: Leading the Pack
A sticker in the frunk reveals this Cybertruck is a dual motor
Cybertruck Owners Club
Before we get too deep into the details, I have to say my favorite image is the writing on the back of the Cybertruck that says, "How's My Driving? Call 1-800-ELN-MUSK"
While I was distracted with that amusing sign, others noticed the VIN sticker on one of Cybertrucks points to a Dual Motor variant. The little sticker reads VARIANT: DUAL MOTOR 00008. This seems to be solid proof there will be at least two versions of the Cybertruck.
Tesla continues to use humor in its products
Cybertruck Owners Club
A Peek Inside: Cybertruck's Interior Design
The perforations on the seats all but confirm cooled seats on the Cybertruck
Cybertruck Owners Club
Recent images from the Cybertruck Owners Club provide enticing insights into the Cybertruck's interior. The standout feature seems to be the perforated seats, hinting at the ability to either heat or cool passengers for added comfort. Portions of the dash are made of Alcantara-like material, but most notably, there's the introduction of a rear display on the Cybertruck's center console, aligning it with the likes of Model S, Model X, and the recently revealed Model 3 Highland.
Innovative Frunk Features
The Cybertruck's frunk has been another focal point for fans. New images highlight features such as the “Super Manifold V2” component, indicating a state-of-the-art heat pump system, likely surpassing even the impressive one in the Model Y.
Moreover, actuators spotted on either side may indicate a powered frunk. For those wondering about the wiper, the Cybertruck’s massive wiper is connected directly to the frame.
Hauling Capabilities: Power Meets Functionality
One of the most crucial aspects for potential pickup truck owners is the vehicle's ability to tow. Recent sightings reveal the Cybertruck towing an ATC trailer, seemingly the Rom 300 car hauler. If calculations based on the presence of a weight distribution hitch are correct, the Cybertruck might have been pulling weights exceeding 4,000 lbs, pointing towards its potent hauling capabilities.
The Cybertruck Towing
With all these details emerging, anticipation for the Cybertruck continues to grow. The specifics of its features and price remain a mystery, as does the delivery event. However, Elon Musk has promised an event in 2023, and time is ticking.
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FSD’s insatiable appetite for AI compute is taking shape once again at Giga Texas, where Tesla is building out Cortex 2.0 — its second large-scale GPU supercomputer cluster — on the facility’s north side.
This confirmation comes thanks to the detailed research and findings by Giga Texas drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer, who shared his findings on X.
For months, there has been some speculation on what this new site would be - new storage, the Optimus production line, preparation for the Cybercab’s unboxed assembly process, and more. Now, thanks to permits filed by Tesla, we know that this new area is destined to become the second supercomputer destined for FSD training.
Cortex 2.0
There are some key details we can unpack from what we’ve learned about Cortex 2.0. The new facility will be on the north side of Giga Texas, opposite Cortex 1.0, which is on the south side. The permits explicitly tie the usage of this expansion to Cortex 2.0, namely through the fact that it is a data center.
This is actually a change from Tesla’s original plans - the northern section was intended to be used as a central campus support facility, with three smaller facilities and water storage tanks. Now, it has been redesignated as Cortex 2.0 and is one large structure.
The permits that have been filed have already been approved and cover the foundations, underground water mains, and building itself. The steel structure is actively being put together on the concrete foundations, and about 50% of the roof decking is already complete, bringing the exterior shell closer to completion.
Fueling FSD’s Brain
The deployment of Cortex 2.0 is the latest in Tesla’s massive and ongoing investment in the computational power required to train FSD. While this primarily covers FSD for cars, this will also eventually apply to Optimus, which is powered by the same AI4 computer and also runs a variant of FSD.
This isn’t Tesla’s first foray into large-scale AI infrastructure and won’t be their last. Alongside Dojo, their home-grown AI supercomputer, Tesla has been partnering closely with Nvidia to ensure they have the GPUs necessary to do all the hard work. Cortex 2.0 is the next iteration, and once it's fully online, we can expect that Tesla’s work on FSD will accelerate even further.
Especially since Elon is planning something truly outrageous once again:
Been thinking about the fastest way to bring a terawatt of compute online.
That is roughly equivalent to all electrical power produced in America today.
With European Tesla owners eagerly awaiting any news on FSD in Europe, we’ve seen Tesla tease FSD, and also point out exactly what the barrier has been - regulatory approval. Now, following the latest meeting of UNECE, new regulatory amendments are set to unlock “System-Initiated Maneuvers” (SIM) on highways across participating European nations.
This development, highlighted by Kees Roelandschap on X, notes that the latest documents from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) center on amendments to UNECE regulation 171. These changes were formally adopted into UNECE during the WP29 World Forum in March 2025.
Now, the amendment that will enable SIM will come into force on September 26, 2025. This six-month period after approval is standard UNECE procedure and allows objections from party states that would halt the implementation. Objections to UNECE amendments are genuinely rare, with 95% of amendments passing without objection once the World Forum adopts them.
What This Means for FSD in Europe
System-initiated maneuvers will allow your Tesla to perform actions autonomously, such as changing lanes on a highway, while the driver remains fully responsible for supervision. This is a substantial step up from current regulatory standards that only allow for suggested maneuvers or require explicit driver initiation for every automated maneuver.
This inches towards the more normal “hands-off, eyes-on” approach that Tesla has taken with FSD Supervised in North America and China. This regulatory change will help to provide the legal frameworks needed to deploy more advanced autonomy capabilities in Europe, at least matching what’s available on highways in North America.
The UNECE regulation will apply to all countries that adopt its standards, including the European Union, Japan, and South Korea - unless they specifically block it. This is a relatively positive development, but there are some hiccups.
This regulation only allows for system-initiated maneuvers on highways, not low-speed roadways. That means the city streets portion of FSD’s capabilities - including handling ‘Start FSD from Park` and reaching your destination’s parking spot - still won’t be available in Europe.
In addition, the UNECE framework has stricter requirements for driver monitoring and attentiveness - which means that some nags, including the dreaded wheel nag, are likely to remain a key portion of the experience.
Progress on autonomous driving regulations in Europe has been fraught with indecision and caution, which has been a source of frustration for many who are watching the everyday progress of FSD in North America, and more recently, in China. Even with individual countries recently approving testing of FSD on public roads, harmonized UNECE regulations are the key to wider, consistent deployment, which will allow everyday customers to use it as well.
While the path to full parity with North America may be long and involve even more regulatory machinations, the upcoming implementation of System-Initiated Maneuvers is a big step forward for Tesla owners in Europe. It is a key piece of the puzzle that will help Tesla bring some more features of FSD to Europe, assuming the September timeline holds.