Tesla Adds FSD Option to UI in China - Asks for Map Update

September 16, 2024

By Karan Singh

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Tesla appears to be making progress on FSD in China, with the latest update available in the region now displaying the FSD button in the vehicle. Tesla makes no note of the change in the release notes, nor does it appear to be available in any other regions that are expected to receive access to FSD in the future.

FSD in the UI

In the Autopilot options in China, users could previously select Traffic-Aware Cruise Control or Auto Steer (Beta), however, as of 2024.26.9, the Full Self Driving (Supervised) button is now visible – but greyed out. Tapping on the option doesn’t do anything just yet, but the addition of the button could be a hint that Tesla is planning to enable the feature soon.

Underneath the Autopilot selection, Tesla also has a phrase that says, “Full Self-Driving (Supervised) needs to use an updated version of navigation maps. Connect to Wi-Fi to download” (Thanks, Luis Zhu). It’s possible the option is greyed out because the software needs updated maps to work. There are no reports yet of what happens when the navigation map is downloaded.

We previously reported that FSD was on hold in China, even after Tesla received approval to start testing FSD in China. This flip-flopping is interesting but could be due to regulatory issues between China and Tesla regarding data collection and where the data is stored. Now that the button is in the UI – Tesla is clearly confident that it either has received approval or will in short order.

It certainly appears that Tesla is going to be opening up FSD in the region fairly soon. It’ll be interesting to see if Tesla uses the same Safety Score feature they used in the U.S. when choosing drivers to beta test the program.

Elon Musk previously mentioned that FSD (Supervised) would be rolling out to global markets, including Europe and China, as Tesla received approvals from governments in those nations.

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Tesla's Robotaxi Event - We, Robot - Everything Announced

October 11, 2024

By Karan Singh

Sawyer Merrit on X

Did you miss Tesla’s biggest event since its inception? No worries, we have you covered.

We’ve got a straightforward and easy-to-digest recap below, split and organized by sections. Of course, we’ll dive into some of the bigger subjects in detail over the upcoming days, so stay tuned!

Event Info

· Tesla’s We, Robot event was centered on the future of autonomy

· 5 “neighbourhoods” were created.

· Westworld offered Texas BBQ and the stage for the event

· Metropolis had arcade games, and the ability to take a swing at Cybertruck!

· TSLA Theater had pizza and desserts, as well as a movie on a gigantic screen.

· New York brought a block party with live music and street performers, as well as street snacks.

· Finally, the last area was Merch – which, surprise – offered Tesla Merch, including gear, apparel, posters, and more.

· Elon Musk arrived in style in a Robotaxi to kick off the event.

Master Plan Part 4 Reference Poster

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General/Master Plan Part 4

· The event made multiple references to Master Plan Part 4, but we haven’t seen the official document yet.

· Today’s transportation infrastructure is too expensive, not safe, and not sustainable.

· 10 hours a week of use of consumer vehicles out of 168 hours a week.

· Unsupervised Full Self Driving – Fall asleep and wake up at your destination.

· Increased free time for humans

· Goal is to remove parking lots, as less will be needed in the future of autonomous vehicles.

· Create green space in the cities we live in.

AI Poster

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Robotaxi/Cybercab

· The Cybercab has 2 doors, 2 seats, and is a 4-wheeler, as expected.

· It has a front and rear lightbar, similar to Cybertruck.

· No paint, Cybertruck style finish.

· No rear or top glass.

· No steering wheel or pedals.

· Butterfly doors.

· Large center screen.

· Has large, hatch-like trunk

· 20 vehicles produced and ready at the event, with 30 additional Model Ys.

· Autonomous vehicles will be 10x safer than humans.

· Low cost for autonomous transit; $1/mi for buses, Cybercab around $0.2/mi ($0.4 after taxes and fees)

· Will be available for purchase

· Will cost below $30,000 USD.

· One person will be able to take care of a small fleet easily.

· Cybercab production begins before 2027.

· Comes with inductive charging.

· Tesla Social Media mentioned Fleet Management software.

· Tesla showed off an automated cleaning system in the video, vacuuming the vehicle, wiping the seats and screens.

· CyberCab will still be Vision-only, no need for radar or lidar.

· Call it once, and its available for you all day, for either quick trips or long trips.

Elon Musk Poster

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RoboVan

· Tesla showed off a fully automous RoboVan with no front window.

· Up to 20 people or can be setup for goods transport.

· RoboVan has a Cyber aesthetic as well.

· Large glass sliding doors.

· Tesla seems to be going all-in on this aesthetic for its future vehicles.

· RoboVan can be adapted to school bus or RV use.

· RoboVan can also be adapted to personal use – this suggests it could be outfitted with a steering wheel and pedals.

The CyberVan arriving

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AI and Hardware

· Unsupervised FSD in Texas and California in 2025, with Model 3 and Model Y.

· Unsupervised FSD for S, X, and CT in the future.

· AI has lived “a million lives” so it’s been trained on numerous odd situations.

· Always pays attention and is always fully aware of its surroundings.

· 10-30x safer than humans.

· Focus on Tesla Vision – full autonomy, unsupervised for S, 3, X, Y, and CT.

· Cybercab will have AI5, will have oversized compute compared to what’s required.

· Distributed inference compute brought up again.

· No news on inductive charging for other vehicles.

The Optimus Poster

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Optimus

· Optimus was brought out on stage again, walked alongside employees.

· Attendees were allowed to interact with Optimus robots, they walked around with them.

· Optimus robots served drinks at the bar.

· Expected to cost $20K-$30K USD.

· Will be an autonomous robotic assistant that can help with household tasks.

· It can also be a humanoid friend, teacher, babysitter, etc.,

· Elon mentioned the risks of AI Super Intelligence, and having to address it.

· People were able to talk and interact with the Optimus units on the ground at the event. They could converse, dance, pour rinks, play rock paper scissors (and win!)

· Guests were not allowed to touch the Optimus units in the crowd, as they were still being escorted by employees, likely for safety reasons.

Another poster referencing Master Plan IV.

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If you missed the event, you can also see the entire thing on YouTube!

Tesla 'We, Robot' Robotaxi Event: How and Where to Watch [Updated]

October 10, 2024

By Karan Singh

Not a Tesla App

Tesla’s Robotaxi event is coming up later today, and there’s lots of hype. It’s absolutely going to be a must-see event, so we’ve outlined how you can watch it tonight.

We’re even running a Robotaxi Event Prediction Contest – so go sign up to win some prizes from our fantastic sponsors.

If you weren’t one of the lucky lottery winners who managed to snag a ticket, there are a few ways to watch the Robotaxi event.

When

Tesla says the event will start at 10 PM EST or 7 PM PST. However, expect it to start fashionably late as usual. The agenda Tesla has provided is below.

Watch Live

The event is expected to be available on X, YouTube, and Tesla’s website. The links for X and YouTube are below. We’ll update this as the day goes along and Tesla adds additional sources.

Watch the Robotaxi event live on X.
Watch on YouTube (below)

Agenda

This is the agenda Tesla has provided. All times are PST.

3:00 PM: Parking Lot Opens

5:00 PM: Doors Open

5:30 PM: Check-In Begins

7:00 PM: Remarks

Watch in Tesla Showrooms

Tesla is also running events at its local showrooms worldwide. Many of these pop-up events have been organized by the Tesla showrooms or in conjunction with local Tesla Owner’s Club groups.

You can go to Tesla’s Events Page here and see if there are any showrooms open in your region. These events are in-person, and a good way to hang out with local Tesla fans and owners to watch one of the biggest events in Tesla’s history. If you don’t see an event listed, try calling your local Tesla showroom or contacting your local Owner’s Club. Other events may be running locally that you could attend.