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Tesla Full Self-Driving: A Revolução na Direção Autônoma

O Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) é uma das tecnologias mais discutidas no cenário automobilístico atual. Prometendo transformar a maneira como interagimos com os veículos, essa solução de direção autônoma da Tesla combina inteligência artificial avançada, sensores de alta precisão e atualizações regulares para oferecer uma experiência de direção quase completamente independente. O Que é o Tesla…

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Coming Soon To A Road Near You: “Full Self-Driving”

Video clips from traffic surveillance cameras on the San Francisco Bay Bridge on Thanksgiving morning show a white Tesla reportedly in “Full Self-Driving” mode crossing over to the fast lane and abruptly breaking, resulting in an eight-car pileup.

Just hours before the crash, Tesla CEO Elon Musk had triumphantly announced that Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” capability was available in North America, congratulating Tesla employees on a “major milestone.” By the end of last year, Tesla had rolled out the feature to over 285,000 people in North America, according to the company.

A Tesla Model S vehicle which the driver claimed to be using the 'Self Driving' feature caused an eight-vehicle crash on the San Francisco Bay Bridge on Thanksgiving Day, resulting in the injury of nine people.

The driver reported to the police that he had been using Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" feature prior to the incident.

The crash happened on the same day that Elon Musk announced that the beta-testing of FSD would be expanded from a limited set of Tesla owners to "anyone in North America who requests it."

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into the incident.

The NHTSA has said that it plans to examine a crash in Ohio also involving a Tesla that may have been using the automated-driving system. The agency has investigated a total of 35 crashes that potentially involved Tesla’s Autopilot highway-driving system. A total of 19 people have died in the crashes.

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Elon Musk will be pleased that his surprise jaunt to China on Sunday garnered many glowing headlines. The trip was undoubtedly equally a surprise to Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, who had been scheduled to offer Musk the red carpet on a long-arranged visit.

The billionaire blew off India at the last minute, citing “very heavy Tesla obligations.” Indeed, Tesla has had a tumultuous couple of weeks, with federal regulator slap-downs, halved profits, and price-cut rollouts. Yet, in a very public snub that Modi won’t quickly forget, the company CEO made time for Chinese premier Li Qiang. And well Musk might. Tesla needs China more than China needs Tesla. After the US, China is Tesla’s second biggest market. And ominously, in the first quarter of the year, Tesla’s sales in China slipped by 4 percent in a domestic EV market that has expanded by more than 15 percent. That’s enough of a hit for any CEO to jump in a Gulfstream and fly across the Pacific for an impromptu meeting with a Chinese premier. Globally, Tesla has lost nearly a third of its value since January, and earlier this month, Tesla’s worldwide vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell for the first time in almost four years. As they are wont to do, Tesla investors continue to complain over repeated delays to the company’s rollout of cars with genuine driverless capabilities.

One of Tesla’s stop-gap technologies—a now heavily-discounted $8,000 add-on—is marketed as Full Self-Driving, or FSD. But, like the similarly confusingly named Autopilot feature, it still requires driver attention, and may yet still prove to be risky. Among the deals said to have been unveiled at Sunday’s meeting with Li Qiang was a partnership granting Tesla access to a mapping license for data collection on China’s public roads by web search company Baidu. This was a “watershed moment,” Wedbush Securities senior analyst Dan Ives said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. However, Tesla has been using Baidu for in-car mapping and navigation in China since 2020. The revised deal, in which Baidu will now also provide Tesla with its lane-level navigation system, clears one more regulatory hurdle for Tesla’s FSD in China. It does not enable Tesla to introduce driverless cars in China or anywhere else, as some media outlets have reported. Press reports have also claimed that Musk has secured permission to transfer data collected by Tesla cars in China out of China. This is improbable, noted JL Warren Capital CEO and head of research Junheng Li, who wrote on X: “[Baidu] owns all data, and shares filtered data with Tesla. Just imagine if [Tesla] has access to real-time road data such as who went to which country’s embassy at what time for how long.” That, she stressed, would be “super national security!” According to Reuters, Musk is still seeking final approval for the FSD software rollout in China, and Tesla still needs permission to transfer data overseas. Li added that a rollout of even a “supervised,” data-lite version of FSD in China is “extremely unlikely.” She pointed to challenges for Tesla to support local operation of the software. Tesla still “has no [direct] access to map data in China as a foreign entity,” she wrote. Instead, Tesla is likely using the deal extension with Baidu as an FSD workaround, with the data collected in China very much staying in China. Despite this, Tesla shares have jumped following news of the expanded Baidu collaboration. Furthermore, Li said there’s “no strategic value” for Beijing to favor FSD when there are several more advanced Chinese alternatives. (We’ve tested them.)

“Chinese EVs are simply evolving at a far faster pace than Tesla,” agrees Shanghai-based automotive journalist and WIRED contributor Mark Andrews, who tested the driver assistance tech available on the roads in China. The US-listed trio of Xpeng, Nio, and Li Auto offer better-than-Tesla “driving assistance features” that rely heavily on lidar sensors, a technology that Musk previously dismissed, but which Tesla is now said to be testing. Although dated in shape and lacking in the latest tech, a Tesla car is nevertheless more expensive in China than most of its rivals. Tesla recently slashed prices in China to arrest falling sales. Musk’s flying visit to China smacked of “desperation,” says Mark Rainford, owner of the Inside China Auto channel. “[Tesla] sales are down in China—the competition has weathered the price cuts so far and [the Tesla competitors have] a seemingly endless conveyor belt of talented and beautiful products.” Rainford further warns that the “golden period for Tesla in China” is “at great risk of collapsing.” Tesla opened its first gigafactory in Shanghai five years ago, and it is now the firm’s largest—but the automaker has been playing tech catchup in China for some time. In addition to Xpeng, Nio, and Li, there are other Chinese car companies competing with Tesla on autonomous driving, as Musk will see if he visits the Beijing Motor Show, which runs through this week.

Beijing is now arguably the world’s preeminent automotive expo, but Tesla is not exhibiting—a sign that it has little new to offer famously tech-hungry Chinese autobuyers. Pointedly, the Cybertruck is not road-legal in China, although that hasn’t stopped Tesla from displaying the rust-prone electric pickup in some of its Chinese showrooms. Likewise, Tesla has just announced plans for a European Cybertruck tour. But, just like in China, the EV pickup cannot be sold in the EU, either—and according to Tesla's lead on vehicle engineering, it likely never will be.

Speaking on tighter pedestrian safety regulations in the EU compared to the US, Tesla’s vice president of vehicle engineering, Lars Moravy, told Top Gear that “European regulations call for a 3.2-mm external radius on external projections. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to make a 3.2-mm radius on a 1.4-mm sheet of stainless steel.”

The “Cybertruck Odyssey” tour—as Tesla’s European X account calls it—may titillate Tesla fans, but it could prove to be about as useful as shooting a Roadster into space.

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“Teslas are the safest cars on the road, but most people don’t know that,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote on X (formerly Twitter) last year. The superlative is typical of the billionaire, and the automaker itself, which boasts that its vehicles “are engineered to be the safest in the world.”

But while Tesla’s cars routinely receive top safety ratings, including from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accident statistics show that the brand has the highest rate of accidents in which at least one car occupant is killed, according to a new report from the auto research firm iSeeCars.

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Analyzing fatal collisions from 2017 to 2022 involving 2018 to 2022 car models, the group identified the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model Y as two of the most dangerous cars on the road by occupant fatality rate. Though models from Hyundai, Chevrolet, Mitsubishi, Porsche, and Honda occupied the top five spots on the list, the Tesla Model Y, a mid-size SUV, came in sixth, with a fatal accident rate 3.7 times higher than the average car, and 4.8 times higher than the average SUV. The Model S rate is double that of the average car.

Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report.

The auto company had 5.6 fatal accidents per billion miles traveled by its vehicles, narrowly edging out Kia, with 5.5 per billion miles, as the brand with the overall highest rate of deadly accidents. This, the iSeeCars study notes, is “despite Tesla’s advanced driver-assist technology,” with features including so-called Autopilot and Full-Self Driving (FSD), which are meant to reduce human error. The former is a basic system including cruise control and automated lane-changing on freeways, while FSD allows a Tesla to “drive itself almost anywhere with minimal driver intervention,” per the company’s language. Both require the continued supervision of an attentive driver who can override the software.

Karl Brauer, an executive analyst with iSeeCars, said in the report that new cars overall are safer than they’ve ever been, and that most of the vehicle models on their lists “received excellent safety ratings, performing well in crash tests.” Therefore, he added, their elevated accident rates likely “reflect a combination of driver behavior and driving conditions.”

The study did not factor in the use of advanced systems such as Tesla Autopilot and FSD, but their shortcomings are well-documented, and Tesla accidents in which one of these features was engaged have triggered a wave of lawsuits, as well as regulatory scrutiny. Both NHTSA and the Department of Justice are investigating whether Tesla misled customers to believe that Autopilot and FSD is more dependable than it truly is. Critics say that drivers who assume their Tesla can operate safely and with total autonomy tend to become complacent or distracted — and then fail to take manual control when necessary.

This hasn’t stopped Musk from repeatedly promising, as he has for over a decade, that Tesla is close to a version of FSD which can safely operate without any human oversight. In October, he doubled down on this promise, unveiling a design for an autonomous two-seater “Robotaxi” (or “Cybercab”) without a steering wheel. He offered few specifics about how Tesla would be able to compete with companies that already have active fleets of autonomous taxis, like Google subsidiary Waymo, though he predicted the Tesla model would be in production before 2027, while acknowledging that he tends “to be a little optimistic with time frames.”

But for the moment, Tesla drivers are getting into fatal accidents with higher frequency than other drivers. Brauer commented that across the board in the automotive industry, improved safety features “are being countered by distracted driving and higher rates of speed, leading to rising accident and death rates in recent years.” No matter how well-made, a car can’t compensate for an irresponsible person in the driver’s seat.

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Another test driver described how Tesla FSD came within a couple of feet from hitting a cyclist:

“I vividly remember this guy jumping off his bike. He was terrified. The car lunged at him, and all I could do was stomp on the brakes.”

The team was reportedly pleased by the incident. “He told me, ‘That was perfect.’ That was exactly what they wanted me to do,” said the driver.

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I keep seeing this claim, and nobody has ever provided actual proof.

It comes from a National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation of Tesla.

Here's a link to a 2022 Fortune article that cites the report:

On Thursday, NHTSA said it had discovered in 16 separate instances when this occurred that Autopilot “aborted vehicle control less than one second prior to the first impact,” suggesting the driver was not prepared to assume full control over the vehicle.  CEO Elon Musk has often claimed that accidents cannot be the fault of the company, as data it extracted invariably showed Autopilot was not active in the moment of the collision.

Note that while Elon Musk maintains FSD cannot be blamed for these accidents, the reason why Self Driving disengages milliseconds before an accident is not to absolve Tesla from liability. That's just a side benefit.

No, the reason is that any Level 2 driver assist system must hand control over to a human when it becomes overwhelmed. That's normal and expected. Other manufacturers (GM, Ford, Mercedes) do this. The understanding is that the human driver has been engaged and paying attention the whole time and is ready to grab the wheel.

Musk, however, has repeatedly oversold FSD and lulled his customers into trusting the feature. Then when a Tesla crashes under FSD control he hides behind the language in the owner's manual.

But honestly, sometimes a second just isn't enough time.

A good test for determining liability in any situation is to ask, "would this have happened if this particular thing/person was not directly involved?"

This time, if the driver had been in control of the car instead of FSD, it's likely they would not have died.

on the way home, the Tesla Model 3 barreled into a tree and exploded in flames, killing von Ohain, a Tesla employee and devoted fan of CEO Elon Musk. Rossiter, who survived the crash, told emergency responders that von Ohain was using an “auto-drive feature on the Tesla” that “just ran straight off the road,” according to a 911 dispatch recording obtained by The Washington Post. In a recent interview, Rossiter said he believes that von Ohain was using Full Self-Driving, which — if true — would make his death the first known fatality involving Tesla’s most advanced driver-assistance technology.

Finally, they have a witness. A survivor of an Autopilot mishap who can testify that the driver was using Full Self Driving mode at the time of the crash.

See, this has been impossible thus far because (1) survivors are rare, and (2) Teslas are programmed to automatically disengage Self-Driving milliseconds before the crash so that when investigators review the telemetry it clearly shows FSD wasn't turned on.

And due to this technicality, Musk has been able to claim Autopilot has never killed anybody. Until now.

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After a Decade of Promises, Tesla Preps to Unveil Robotaxi Design

For the last ten years, Elon Musk has tantalized investors and consumers alike with visions of Tesla vehicles working like those robotaxis his company claims they are going to make a reality. On October 10, the company will unveil the design of its long-awaited autonomous cabs, an event that has built great excitement in the automotive and technology industries. 

Despite the feverish expectations building around this announcement, a number of industry experts remain skeptical still. According to most analysts, the issues that Tesla has faced when fine-tuning its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities are key signs of the company’s success or failure in achieving full autonomy. The event is, therefore, very important for Tesla, which has faced public criticism coming from various circles due to advanced projections that have yet to materialize. 

While Tesla goes on, many others have rapidly closed the gap in the autonomous car category. Alphabet’s Waymo recently went on to win with the rollout of its commercial robotaxi service in cities across the U.S. that achieved over 100,000 paid rides per week as of August. With Amazon as its owner, Zoox has started testing its employee-ride mode in February 2023 and is fast working its way towards launching its robotaxi service. In fact, other companies like Pony.ai and Baidu have already operationalized their commercial robotaxi services in China. This now exposes Tesla to the competitive game that has thus taken place. 

The robotaxi market is considered enormous. In fact, according to a bullish forecast released recently by the investment bank Raymond James, annual bookings for robotaxi services are forecast to reach $50 billion by 2030. That’s a healthy infusion of revenue at a time when traditional electric vehicle sales are peaking in the U.S. 

Then, the public will be viewing the outcome of this significant event to see how Tesla presents its actual vision for future transportation. How well the company pivots toward a successful autonomous strategy will become necessary not only for its future growth, but also to continue competing in the evolving EV market. Whether this design for the next robotaxi will be what was so much hyped for a decade is something that time will tell, but for Musk and Tesla, the stakes are extremely high as they look to revolutionize how we navigate the mobility landscape. 

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Tesla FSD in Action: Highway Test Drive & Lane Change Demo | Is It Worth It?

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In-Depth Analysis by Finance Advisor Lucas of Tesla Stock Volatility: The Battle Between Fundamentals and Market Hype

Over the past week, Tesla stock has experienced significant volatility, particularly following the Robotaxi event, which saw the company stock plummet nearly 9% last Friday. This event not only garnered widespread attention from investors but also once again highlighted the severe disconnect between Tesla valuation and its actual fundamentals. For a long time, Tesla stock price has been driven by buzz around technologies like artificial intelligence and autonomous driving, but its actual financial performance and profitability have not kept pace. Finance Advisor Lucas points out that this stock drop may signal the beginning of Wall Street reassessment of Tesla valuation and future growth potential.

The Fundamentals and Market Hype of Tesla Valuation

Tesla market capitalization has grown from several billion dollars to over $600 billion in just a few years. However, as Finance Advisor Lucas analyzes, this phenomenon largely stems from excessive investor expectations for future technologies like autonomous driving and robotaxis, rather than the company strong fundamentals. Since April this year, Tesla stock price has surged over 70% driven by Musk relentless promotion of AI technology. Yet, the reality is that the operating profit margin of Tesla has declined from 14.6% two years ago to 6.3%. This indicates that despite the high market hopes for the future, the company still faces significant challenges in actual revenue and profitability.

The Possibility of Market Reassessment

The sharp decline in Tesla stock price last Friday is a signal of potential market reassessment. Analysts who have been long-term bullish on Tesla have warned that its valuation is already too high, and this plunge might just be the beginning of Wall Street reevaluation. Finance Advisor Lucas notes that the current price-to-earnings ratio of Tesla is 100 times the expected earnings next year, and the company has virtually no free cash flow, which is a significant warning signal for any investor. In the current market environment, competition in the electric vehicle sector is intensifying. Tesla not only faces pressure from traditional automakers like General Motors and Ford but also has to contend with global demand fluctuations and uncertainties in growth momentum. Finance Advisor Lucas believes that investors should focus more on Tesla fundamentals rather than short-term market hype.

The Future Potential of Autonomous Taxis

Tesla autonomous taxi and Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology have been major drivers of the company stock price increases. However, the autonomous taxi project still lacks immediate revenue-driving factors. Finance Advisor Lucas believes that while this technology has vast potential, it is unlikely to be profitable in the short term and comes with high cost risks. According to estimates, the automotive business of Tesla is valued at around $200 billion, while the remaining $600 billion market value relies heavily on unproven future technologies. This undoubtedly brings significant uncertainty for investors. Finance Advisor Lucas points out that the market refocus on fundamentals will be a test Tesla must face in the future.

Looking ahead, the third-quarter earnings report of Tesla will be a focal point for investors. Finance Advisor Lucas believes that this earnings report will not only be a re-examination of the company fundamentals but also determine the future trajectory of Tesla stock price. The disconnect between Tesla high valuation and its real performance suggests that more volatility and market adjustments may lie ahead. For investors, focusing on the company actual profitability and long-term growth potential will be crucial. In cutting-edge technologies like autonomous driving and robotaxis, despite the vast development space, short-term commercialization and profitability remain challenging. Finance Advisor Lucas believes that future investors must find a balance between hype and fundamentals and remain vigilant about the risks posed by market sentiment.

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At Tesla's "We, Robot" event on Thursday, CEO Elon Musk introduced the Cybercab, a sleek, two-seater autonomous vehicle without steering wheels or pedals.

Musk showcased the concept at an exclusive event in Burbank, California, revealing that Tesla had 21 Cybercabs and 50 autonomous vehicles on-site. He said the Cybercab would cost under $30,000, with production hoped to start before 2027.

Additionally, Musk announced plans for an electric Robovan, capable of carrying up to 20 passengers, and highlighted Tesla's progress on Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology.

While Musk has long touted autonomous vehicles, his promises have often been delayed. He previously claimed full autonomy by 2018 and a fleet of robotaxis by 2020, neither of which materialized. Despite past setbacks, Musk reaffirmed Tesla's commitment to autonomy, promising "unsupervised FSD" in Texas and California by next year.

Attendees were also treated to test rides and interactions with Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, during the event. The evening concluded with Musk urging the crowd to "party," with dancing robots marking the close of Tesla's first product reveal since the 2019 Cybertruck launch.

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Tesla Autopilot: A Revolução na Direção Autônoma

O Tesla Autopilot é uma das tecnologias mais avançadas no mercado automotivo, liderando a inovação na direção autônoma. Desde o seu lançamento, essa solução revolucionária tem transformado a maneira como interagimos com os veículos, oferecendo segurança, eficiência e conforto. Neste artigo, exploraremos o que é o Tesla Autopilot, como funciona, suas vantagens, desafios e o impacto no futuro da…

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Электропикапы Tesla поехали без водителя

Корпорация Tesla добавила в ПО пикапов Cybertruck поддержку автопилота. Об этом сообщает издание Electrek со ссылкой на владельцев автомобилей.

Авторы медиа напомнили, что Cybertruck — один из самых дорогих автомобилей компании Илона Маска — с ноября 2023 года продавался без поддержки Full Self-Driving (FSD) или автопилота. В конце сентября первые обладатели электрокаров рассказали, что FSD начал работать в их машинах. Full Self-Driving позволяет автомобилям Tesla передвигаться без вмешательства человека, однако водитель все равно обязан быть готовым в любой момент взять управление на себя.

В материале отмечается, что Model 3, Model Y и другие модели Tesla сразу продавались с работающими функциями активной помощи водителю на дорогах. Однако стальной пикап Cybertruck имеет новый дизайн, из-за чего инженерам Tesla пришлось перенастраивать датчики и камеры. «Cybertruck существенно отличается от любого другого автомобиля, созданного Tesla, да и вообще от любого другого транспортного средства на дороге», — подчеркнули специалисты Electrek.

При этом функция автопилота доступна не для всех пользователей Cybertruck. Судя по описанию обновления 12.5.5, FSD запустили для части пользователей — вероятно, чтобы собрать отзывы о его работе.

В конце сентября исследователи из AMCI Testing заявили, что новая версия автопилота Tesla склонна к рискованным действиям. Так, в ходе тестов машина проехала на запрещающий сигнал светофора и совершила ряд опасных маневров.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD): Otonom Sürüşün Geleceği

Tesla, elektrikli araç teknolojisinde devrim yaratan Full Self-Driving (FSD) yazılımını tanıttı. Bu sistem, Tesla araçlarının kendi kendine sürüş yeteneklerini geliştirmek için tasarlanmış bir dizi özellik ve işlev içeriyor. FSD, kullanıcıların daha güvenli ve konforlu bir sürüş deneyimi yaşamalarını sağlamak amacıyla sürekli olarak güncelleniyor ve geliştiriliyor. İşte Tesla Full Self-Driving hakkında bilmeniz gerekenler:

Full Self-Driving, Tesla'nın otonom sürüş teknolojisinin adıdır. FSD, araçların belirli koşullar altında kendi kendine hareket etmesine olanak tanıyan bir dizi özellik sunar. Ancak, mevcut durumda bu sistem, sürücünün gözetimi altında çalışmakta ve tamamen otonom bir sürüş deneyimi sunmamaktadır. - Otonom Sürüş: FSD, araçların trafik ışıkları, dur işaretleri ve yol işaretleri gibi unsurları algılayarak, sürücüsüz bir şekilde hareket etmelerini sağlar. Bu özellik, özellikle yoğun şehir trafiğinde büyük bir kolaylık sunar. - Şerit Değiştirme: FSD, araçların şerit değiştirme yeteneğine sahiptir. Sürücü, belirli bir yönü belirtmek için sinyal vererek, FSD'nin güvenli bir şekilde şerit değiştirmesini sağlayabilir. - Otopilot: FSD, Tesla'nın Otopilot sistemi ile entegre çalışır. Bu sistem, sürücünün belirlediği hızda ve takip mesafesinde ilerleyerek, önündeki araçla olan mesafeyi korur. - Gelişmiş Park Etme: FSD, araçların otomatik olarak park etmesine olanak tanır. Kullanıcılar, araçlarını bir yere bırakırken, FSD'nin park etme işlemini gerçekleştirmesini sağlayabilir. - Tesla, FSD yazılımını sürekli olarak güncelleyerek yeni özellikler eklemekte ve mevcut işlevleri geliştirmektedir. FSD, şu anda beta sürecinde olup, kullanıcılar bu yazılımı test ederek geri bildirimde bulunabilirler. Tesla, bu geri bildirimleri kullanarak yazılımı daha da iyileştirmeyi hedefliyor. Kullanıcılar, FSD'nin sunduğu otonom sürüş deneyiminden genellikle memnun kalıyor. Ancak, bazı kullanıcılar, sistemin belirli durumlarda beklenmedik tepkiler verebildiğini ve sürücü gözetiminin hala gerekli olduğunu belirtmektedir. Örneğin, yoğun trafik durumlarında veya karmaşık kavşaklarda FSD'nin performansı değişkenlik gösterebiliyor. Tesla Full Self-Driving, otonom sürüş teknolojisinde önemli bir adım olarak öne çıkıyor. Kullanıcıların daha güvenli ve konforlu bir sürüş deneyimi yaşamasını sağlarken, sürekli güncellemelerle gelişmeye devam ediyor. Ancak, tam otonom sürüşün henüz gerçekleşmediği ve sürücü gözetiminin hala gerekli olduğu unutulmamalıdır. Tesla, bu teknolojiyi daha da geliştirmek için çalışmalarına devam ediyor ve gelecekte daha fazla özellik eklemeyi planlıyor. Read the full article

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When Will Self-Driving Cars Be Available to Consumers?

Self-driving cars have been a popular topic for years, promising a future where transportation is fully automated, safer, and more convenient. Companies like Tesla, Waymo, and Uber have been pioneering the development of autonomous vehicle technology, with significant advancements in recent years. But despite the excitement, fully autonomous cars—those that require no human intervention—are not yet available to the average consumer. In this article, we explore the current state of self-driving technology, the challenges it faces, and when we can realistically expect these vehicles to hit the consumer market.

Understanding Levels of Autonomy

Before diving into timelines, it’s important to clarify the different levels of autonomy defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE):

Level 0: No automation; the human driver handles everything.

Level 1: Driver assistance; systems like cruise control and lane-keeping assist fall under this category.

Level 2: Partial automation; systems can control steering and acceleration/deceleration, but the driver must remain engaged.

Level 3: Conditional automation; the car can manage most driving tasks, but a human driver must be ready to take over.

Level 4: High automation; the car can drive itself in most situations without human intervention, though some conditions may require a driver.

Level 5: Full automation; the car can operate independently under all conditions with no need for a human driver.

Currently, most vehicles on the road offer Level 2 or Level 3 automation, where drivers still need to monitor the vehicle and be ready to take control at a moment’s notice. True self-driving cars—those at Level 4 or 5—are where the excitement lies, but they remain out of reach for most consumers.

Current State of Self-Driving Technology

Several companies have made significant strides toward developing fully autonomous vehicles:

Tesla: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software is one of the most well-known examples, but it’s still considered a Level 2 system. While it offers advanced features like automatic lane changes and traffic light recognition, drivers are still required to keep their hands on the wheel and remain attentive.

Waymo: A subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Waymo is focused on Level 4 autonomy. The company operates a limited fleet of autonomous taxis in specific areas like Phoenix, Arizona, but these are not yet available for widespread consumer use.

Cruise (GM): Cruise is another major player in the autonomous driving space, developing Level 4 technology. Like Waymo, Cruise operates in controlled environments with extensive mapping and limited geographical areas.

Uber and Lyft: Both ride-hailing giants have invested heavily in autonomous technology, but like their competitors, they face significant challenges in moving from testing phases to widespread deployment.

Despite these advancements, no major automaker has yet delivered a fully autonomous vehicle for consumer use. The road from testing to commercial availability is complex, involving regulatory hurdles, technological challenges, and public acceptance.

The Roadblocks to Full Autonomy

1. Technology

The biggest challenge remains the technology itself. Autonomous vehicles rely on a combination of sensors, cameras, radar, and LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to perceive their environment. While these systems have become increasingly sophisticated, they still struggle in complex, unpredictable scenarios like heavy traffic, adverse weather conditions, or unusual road situations.

Additionally, the software that powers these vehicles needs to be capable of making split-second decisions that prioritize safety. While human drivers can rely on intuition and experience, programming an AI to handle the vast array of possible driving scenarios is extremely difficult.

2. Regulations

Even if the technology reaches a point where it’s reliable, self-driving cars won’t be available to consumers until they pass regulatory scrutiny. Governments worldwide are grappling with how to regulate autonomous vehicles, and there’s no consensus on how to proceed. In many regions, existing traffic laws are not equipped to handle fully autonomous vehicles, requiring significant legal changes before these cars can be sold to the public.

3. Safety Concerns

Safety is paramount, and for self-driving cars to become mainstream, they need to be demonstrably safer than human drivers. While early data suggests that autonomous systems can reduce accidents caused by human error, high-profile crashes involving autonomous vehicles have raised public concern. Until these issues are resolved and the technology proves itself consistently reliable, public trust will remain a barrier.

4. Public Perception and Adoption

Even if fully autonomous vehicles become available, there’s the question of whether consumers will trust them. Surveys indicate that many people remain skeptical about self-driving cars, with concerns ranging from safety to loss of control. Public perception will play a significant role in the widespread adoption of these vehicles.

Timelines: When Can We Expect Self-Driving Cars?

Given the current state of technology and the challenges discussed above, when can consumers expect self-driving cars? Predictions vary:

Short-term (2025-2030): Industry experts agree that we’re unlikely to see fully autonomous Level 5 vehicles available to the general public in the next few years. However, we can expect advancements in Level 3 and Level 4 technologies. Companies like Tesla and Waymo might begin offering more advanced features, but human intervention will still be required in most scenarios.

Mid-term (2030-2040): By the 2030s, it’s likely that Level 4 autonomy will be more widely available. We may start to see autonomous vehicles operating in specific, controlled environments—like designated urban zones or highways—where they can function without human oversight. These could be available for consumers in select markets.

Long-term (2040 and beyond): True Level 5 autonomy, where a car can handle all driving tasks without any human input, is still decades away. It will likely take significant technological advancements, regulatory changes, and public acceptance before fully autonomous cars are commonplace.

The Role of Second-Hand Luxury Cars in the Autonomous Era

While fully autonomous cars are still in development, the luxury car market continues to evolve. For those who aren’t ready to wait for self-driving technology, exploring Second hand luxury cars offers a practical alternative. Many modern luxury cars come equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which offer semi-autonomous features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking.

These features provide a taste of what the future holds, allowing drivers to experience the convenience and safety benefits of automation without waiting for full autonomy. Whether you’re interested in a recent model with cutting-edge technology or a classic vehicle with timeless appeal, a Pre owned luxury automobile dealer can help you find the perfect fit.

Conclusion

The promise of self-driving cars is undeniably exciting, but the timeline for their availability to consumers remains uncertain. While significant progress has been made, fully autonomous vehicles are still years—if not decades—away from becoming mainstream. In the meantime, consumers can enjoy the benefits of semi-autonomous features in today’s luxury cars, bridging the gap between human-driven and self-driving vehicles.

As the technology continues to develop, the journey toward a fully autonomous future will involve overcoming technological, regulatory, and social challenges. But one thing is certain: the automotive landscape is on the cusp of a transformation that will redefine how we think about mobility, safety, and convenience.

For now, exploring the options available in the luxury car market, whether new or pre-owned, remains the best way to experience the cutting edge of automotive innovation.

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Şangay yetkilileri Tesla'nın şehir sokaklarında tam otomatik pilotu test etmesine izin verdi

FSD donanım ve yazılım kompleksi, şu veya bu şekilde, 2016'dan bu yana üretilen tüm Tesla elektrikli araçlarda çalışabiliyor ancak Çin'de satılan otomobillerdeki yetenekleri şu ana kadar sınırlı. Son zamanlarda, Şangay belediye yetkilileri Tesla'nın FSD'nin tam sürümünü şehrin sokaklarında dolaşacak on elektrikli araç üzerinde test etmesine izin verdi. Reuters'in The Shanghai Observer'a referansla bildirdiği gibi bu adım, Elon Musk'un bu yılın Nisan ayında Çin'e yaptığı ziyaretin ardından atıldı . Mayıs ayında, hizmetin bu yıl sonundan önce ülkede başlatılması için Çinli yetkililerle FSD'nin kullanım izninin alınmasına yönelik hazırlıklara başlandı. Musk'un Çin ziyaretinin bir başka sonucu da, şirketin hâlihazırda dünyanın en büyük elektrikli araç montaj tesisine sahip olduğu Şangay'da sabit elektrik depolama sistemleri üretimi için yeni bir işletmenin, Tesla Megapack'in inşaatına başlanması oldu. Tesla'nın Çinli rakipleri, kara araçları için otopilotun geliştirilmesinde önemli ilerleme kaydetti; çoğu durumda ilgili teknoloji, bölgenin doğru dijital haritalarına dayanıyor. Çin'in büyük şehirlerinde, belirli yerel markaların elektrikli arabaları zaten oldukça güvenilir bir şekilde sürücünün yerini alabiliyor; ülkede kullanım coğrafyası genişleyecek. Tesla açıkça Çin pazarındaki konumunu kaybetmek istemiyor ve bu nedenle otopilotunu yerel çalışma koşullarına uyarlama konusunda yerel otomobil üreticilerine yetişmeye çalışıyor. FSD'yi Şanghay'da test etmek, hedefine daha hızlı ulaşmasına yardımcı olacak. Read the full article