Tesla Autonomous Cars Are Almost Here as FSD Reaches New Milestone

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Welcome to the weekly roundup of news with Jowua. Tesla continues to develop despite the difficult global economic situation. The company is promoting its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, hinting at its imminent release in China.

Tesla Model Y was Europe’s best-selling car in March

Model Y confirms its status by becoming the best-selling car in Europe in March. The SUV outsold all competitors, including the popular in the region Volkswagen Golf and Dacia Sandero. Tesla sold 26,847 Model Ys, more than 1,000 units more than Volkswagen Golf. The German car took second place with 25,779 units sold.

FSD officially demonstrated in Europe

Tesla has formally demonstrated the capabilities of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in Europe for the first time. The demonstration was made to an official of the Swedish Transport Administration in Germany, Rikard Fredriksson. According to his LinkedIn post, he was in the passenger seat of a Model Y driven by FSD.

FSD is preparing for release in China

Last weekend, Elon Musk made an unannounced trip to China. Its goal was to promote FSD technology and ensure its entry into the country's market. Immediately after this, rumors emerged that Tesla had expanded its cooperation with Baidu. As part of it, Tesla cars will have access to the Enhanced Driving Assistance Map GS(2023)4634, which is a deeply customized lane-level map. This map has just been approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), which has published this information on its website.

In addition, it is reported that some Tesla car owners in China have been invited to participate in early testing of FSD in the country. According to the information in the invitation, the program started on April 30, and owners who received invitations had to confirm their participation.

Tesla unveils High Fidelity Park Assist and a new version of Autopark

The company has introduced two new features for Ultrasonic Sensor (USS) vehicles, High Fidelity Park Assist, and a new version of Autopark. Previously, both functions were only available on vehicles without USS. They were added in version 2024.3.25 for vehicles with the new AMD Ryzen chip.

Cybertruck gets new off-road capabilities

The steel beast will receive a number of features designed for more efficient off-road driving. Among them are Overland Mode and Baja Mode. Overland Mode will provide more stable handling and improved traction on terrain such as gravel, sand, and snow. Baja Mode improves the vehicle's balance, providing a freer, more responsive driving experience in challenging conditions.