Issue 371 - And Robotaxi just launched!
Optimus
Close up look at Optimus robot (Gen 2) 📹
A close-up look at Tesla's Optimus Gen 2 robot sparked, really cool!
Robotaxi
Tesla Robotaxi will log apps in and out between rides for privacy
The Tesla Robotaxi will automatically log you out of all your apps when you leave, making sure your personal info stays protected. Whenever you take another ride, your apps are logged back in when you enter, so you can pick up right where you left off. Cool user experience!
Elon congratulates Tesla AI and chip teams on successful Robotaxi launch
Elon Musk gave a shoutout to the Tesla AI and chip design teams for their decade-long effort that finally led to the successful launch of the Tesla Robotaxi. Pretty amazing to see both whole teams built from scratch at Tesla deliver such a milestone product. Blood, sweat, and tears.
Tesla robotaxi arrives with pulsing exterior lights for easy recognition 📷
Tesla's Robotaxi will make it easy to spot your ride by having the exterior lights pulse as it pulls up. It’s a clever solution to help you quickly identify your Robotaxi among the flood of Teslas out there. Would be great if this pulsing was customizable, but at least now there’s no excuse for hopping into the wrong car!
Model Y gets new windshield cleaning for FSD cameras in robotaxi mode 📹
The Model Y just gained a new feature that helps keep its Full Self-Driving cameras clear when operating in robotaxi mode. This special cleaning routine ensures the cameras have an unobstructed view, improving safety and reliability for self-driving rides.
First look at Tesla's robotaxi app and its features
Tesla’s new Robotaxi app is shaping up to be super user-friendly. It lets you sign in with your Tesla account, pick destinations, track your ride, and even control things like the horn or trunk. You get key info like your car's color and license plate to spot it easily, plus handy extras like ride history, useful tips, and support options right in the app. The Live Activity keeps you updated on your ride’s location even when you switch apps, making the whole experience feel really smooth and familiar.
Service & Protection
Tesla introduces an affordable windshield protection plan in the U.S.
Tesla just rolled out a budget-friendly windshield protection plan for U.S. owners, covering chips, cracks, and even full replacements for covered damage. This should bring peace of mind to anyone who dreads rock chips on those big windshields, especially if you are logging lots of highway miles. It's great to see Tesla offering more options to make ownership smoother and hopefully a bit less stressful for everyone.
Model Y
New model Y performance spotted without camouflage 📷
The upcoming Model Y Performance was just seen driving fully uncovered in the German Alps, showing off several unique touches including a larger carbon fiber spoiler, more aggressive rear diffuser, new performance badging, and exclusive staggered wheels. All signs point to a launch very soon, although Tesla is still keeping details like the 0-60 time and driving dynamics under wraps.
🤓 What the acronym
As a Tesla fan, I find myself sometimes having to remember what are all those acronyms, here is a list of the ones you can find in this issue.
AI: Artificial Intelligence
FSD: Full Self-Driving