Tesla Cybertruck on Track to Get FSD, Vision Park Assist Already on Board

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Tesla is improving by rolling out FSD v12.5.1.5 for HW3 vehicles, Cybertruck is getting Vision Park Assist and is gearing up for FSD, the company strengthens its position with a major legal win in Louisiana, and more in today’s roundup from Jowua.

Tesla has begun rolling out FSD v12.5.1.5 to HW3 vehicles

Late last week, Tesla began rolling out the latest version of Full Self-Driving (FSD), v12.5.1.5, to owners of vehicles with the self-driving computer Hardware 3.0 (HW3). Tesla first released version 12.5 last month, but it was limited to vehicles with Hardware 4 (HW4/AI4). However, the code needed to be optimized for HW3, so the rollout to those vehicles came later.

FSD is coming to Cybertruck, Vision Park Assist is already on board

According to a recent update, Cybertruck will be getting FSD in September. Currently, the truck does not have this technology or even Autopilot, so it has been highly anticipated. The software was supposed to appear in Cybertruck with the release of FSD version 12.5, but this did not happen. Apparently, further optimization of the truck's software is needed to ensure that it works well on the vehicle.

Earlier this week, Tesla introduced Vision Park Assist for Cybertruck. It took some time to roll out due to the pickup truck’s big size. Vision Park Assist uses Tesla’s vision technology, which works thanks to cameras that create highly accurate 3D representations of the surroundings.

Baltimore to spend up to $5 million on Teslas for city fleet

Baltimore city officials voted to add Tesla electric vehicles to the city’s fleet for use by city employees. Up to $5 million will be allocated for this purpose, allowing the purchase of about 150 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in various configurations.

“The number of vehicles purchased depends on the pricing and the models we choose,” explained DGS representative, communications manager, John Riggin.

Tesla receives major victory against Louisiana sales ban

The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled in favor of Tesla, allowing the company to continue challenging Louisiana’s ban on direct sales of cars in the state. The legal dispute between Tesla and Louisiana began in 2022. The Texas manufacturer filed a lawsuit against members of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission, individual dealership owners, and the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association. The lawsuit is based on the fact that Louisiana’s ban on direct sales unfairly targets the company and forces it out of the state.

Tesla Megapacks to boost Western Downs capacity in Australia

The Western Downs battery project in Queensland, Australia, is growing with the addition of more Tesla Megapacks. The company will supply 140 batteries to power the second phase of the Western Downs project. This will add 270 megawatts (MW) and 540 megawatt-hours (MWh) of capacity, bringing the total to an impressive 540 MW and 1,080 MWh. The expansion is expected to be operational by 2026.