Tesla's FSD and AEB prevent a possibly deadly accident
Guri C
In a harrowing incident posted on X.com, Tesla owner Guri C publicly thanked Elon Musk and Tesla's Full Self-Driving system and the Automated Emergency Braking (AEB) feature for averting what could have been a tragic accident.
According to Guri C, FSD was engaged, but the Model Y would not move forward when the light turned green. Despiting pushing the accelerator to take control, the Model Y refused to move forward, suddenly hitting the brakes instead. Seven seconds after the light turned green, a vehicle ran the red at a high rate of speed, and it would've been a terrible and possibly deadly collision if the Tesla had not intervened.
FSD Paid for Itself
Guri C's firsthand testimony of the incident on X.com initiated a lot of reactions, emphasizing the safety net that autonomous technology provided in unforeseen circumstances. Several individuals applauded the advanced technology in Tesla vehicles, pointing out that the reluctance of the FSD system to accelerate even under human command possibly saved lives in this instance.
Some highlighted the remarkable integration of the continuously evolving neural network powered by multiple cameras and AI chips, which works tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring the vehicle's autonomous responses are always a step ahead in recognizing potential dangers on the road.
Recent Tesla Enhancements
In a deep dive into Tesla's safety features prompted by the incident, the term "AI Guardian Angel" emerged, symbolizing the protective instinct of the vehicle empowered by artificial intelligence. Discussions spotlighted Obstacle-Aware Acceleration, another safety feature that corroborates with the FSD to take necessary actions when confronting unforeseen hazards, indicating the multilayered safety net that Tesla has woven into its autonomous driving features.
The narrative portrayed by Guri C stirred debates distinguishing between FSD and AEB, with the latter being the system that eventually halted the car, clearly demonstrating the life-saving feature engineered into Tesla vehicles. The AEB feature got a significant upgrade in April, which may have been the difference between life and death in this situation.
This life-saving event showcases the advancement in autonomous technology, illustrating a near future where AI operates with heightened awareness, actively preventing accidents and ensuring road safety. This incident, echoing Tesla's data affirming the safety of autonomous vehicles, builds confidence in the shift towards autonomous driving.
Tesla's commitment to safety and innovation shines in this instance, reinforcing belief in a future where roads are safer with autonomous technology, a vision spearheaded by Elon Musk, making a safer autonomous future not just a possibility but an impending reality.
It turns out that the big undocumented change in Tesla update 2024.32 that disables the 12V power and USB ports while Sentry Mode is active is not a bug but an intentional change.
A fan contacted Tesla Service to see if the change was intentional and what the reason behind the change was. Surprisingly, they received a response pretty quickly.
No 12V Power Access
Tesla has decided to restrict 12V power access for safety reasons—namely, to “reduce the likelihood of thermal events” when third-party devices are left powered on without users present. Tesla reached out to the fan in question by phone, and they seemed to be sticking to that line.
It seems that Tesla is resolute that it was due to safety reasons and that the change would not be “fixed” or allowed in a future software update – as this was an intentional change for safety reasons.
Other sources have reported that the change was due to potential misuse of the 12V power access, with people wiring 1200w microwaves and kettles or jury-rigging 240v to 120v adapters, which had apparently been the cause of multiple fires in Tesla vehicles within China.
Workarounds
Thankfully, for those who camp or need to keep their sub-trunk fridges powered while still having security in their vehicles, there is a simple, although inconvenient, workaround. You can enable Camp Mode, then manually lock your car (since Camp Mode turns off walk-away door locking) and turn off climate controls from the app.
While Sentry will NOT be active with this workaround, the car's power sockets remain powered. While this workaround is fine to use occasionally, it’ll be tiresome for those who use a fridge regularly.
We’re still hoping Tesla considers bringing the Cybertruck’s Power Control menu to the rest of its vehicles and is somehow able to limit the max draw from these outlets to prevent dangerous situations.
With the Robotaxi event just a day away, we thought it would be a fun idea to run a contest to predict what Tesla will announce tomorrow evening.
We’ve outlined a list of questions below; simply answer them on our forums or social media (X or Threads), and be entered for a chance to win some great prizes.
The individuals who have the most correct answers will win one of five prizes mentioned below. If more than five people get them all right, a random drawing will be held from the pool of winners.
We’ll reach out to the winners either by email or by DM on social media.
The Questions
Will Tesla let attendees experience Robotaxi at the event?
Will Tesla first start the network with human supervision (ridesharing), or with Robotaxis only?
What year will the network start? When will it become fully autonomous? (if announced)
When will Robotaxi production begin? (if announced)
Will it be Robotaxi or Cybercab?
Which of these Robotaxi Concepts will be the closest to the one announced?
Will Robotaxi include:
Front-facing camera?
Stainless-steel body?
Steer-by-Wire or No Steering Wheel? (if announced)
Which current Tesla model has the most similar door-opening mechanism?
How many seats will the robotaxi have?
Will the robotaxi include AI5/Hardware 5, HW4 or something completely different?
Where will Tesla’s first Rideshare/Robotaxi location be established?
Will customers be able to purchase a Robotaxi?
Requirements
Please use the template below to answer the questions on social media or in our forums. You can post your answer as a comment to our forums, to our X post, or to our Threads post.
Once you do that, repost or quote post your favorite article from us.
1. Yes
2. Ridesharing
3. 2025/2027
4. 2025
5. Cybercab
6. Dominic's
7. Yes, Yes, SBW, No, 2
8. HW5
9. LA
10. Yes
Prizes
Prizes are generously provided by Enhance and Jowua, makers of some of the best Tesla accessories and amazing Tesla community members. Prizes will be mailed out directly by them. Winners will get to choose their prize from the list below. First place will have the first pick and so on. There will be five winners in total.
S3XY Buttons (including a commander and wiring)
S3XY Knob for Model 3/Y
Tesla Gaming Controller - Multi-Device Wireless Controller (Wireless Charging)
Tesla Gaming Controller - Multi-Device Wireless Controller (Wireless Charging)
Tesla Gaming Controller - Multi-Device Wireless Controller (Wireless Charging)
Disclaimer
This is a Tesla event, and Tesla normally likes to hold their cards close to their chest. If an answer is ambiguous, we’ll go with the best choice decided by our staff. We’ll do our best to be fair. This
With all that said, we wish our entrants the best of luck, and we’ll announce the winners at the end of the week.
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