Tesla updated the plan for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, which is no longer in beta. The company says it will add this feature to the Cybertruck later this month, release a better v13 update in October, and make it available in Europe and China by the first quarter of next year, depending on approval from regulators.
Tesla began delivering the Cybertruck to customers over nine months ago, but many were disappointed because it didn’t include FSD or Autopilot features like lane-keeping. Now, the Cybertruck will get these features in September, starting with Autopark, which allows the truck to automatically park in visible spaces in lots and on streets.
Tesla’s FSD Growth – Moves in Europe, China, and New Updates
The major business move in Tesla’s updated FSD plan is expanding to international markets in Europe and China. According to Reuters, this is already helping Tesla’s stock go up. Tesla has faced challenges in the European Union because car companies must get approval from safety regulators before launching new technology.
Although Tesla hopes to get approval for FSD, it’s not certain. Tesla needs to prove to EU regulators that FSD is at least as safe as human drivers, which the company believes it has done. Meanwhile, in the US, FSD and Autopilot have been linked to many accidents and several deaths.
In China, Tesla began the process to get FSD approved by regulators earlier this year so it could start testing. Tesla already offers a simpler version of FSD in China, but Chinese automakers are also introducing their own self-driving systems, including vision-based ones.
Tesla’s v12 update, which still needs supervision, is meant to show that their camera-only system can work well. The company is now discussing v13, which is set to launch in October and promises to need six times fewer interventions.
This week, Tesla also released its self-driving parking feature, Actually Smart Summon (ASS), and says it will add eye tracking with sunglasses this month. In October, it plans to add features for parking, unparking, and reversing with FSD.
Conclusion
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system is progressing with new updates, starting with the Cybertruck this month. Expanding into Europe and China faces challenges, but Tesla aims to show FSD is safe. With new features like Autopark and better technology, Tesla is moving forward with self-driving advancements worldwide.
