Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app
@olympusdev_
An update to the Tesla App is in the store. While 4.14.3 doesn’t appear to have much that will impact current Tesla owners, there are significant additions that bring the Semi and the Cybertruck just a little closer to reality.
Twitter user @Tesla_App_iOS, tweeted several assets of the updated app. This account monitors the App Store for updates to the Tesla app.
For those unfamiliar with code speak, decompile means reverse engineering code to be easily understood by humans. This process has produced a lot of wow in seeing the Semi. It’s already well known that the first batch of Semis will be delivered to Pepsi on December 1. Now we are seeing assets appear in this app update.
While it was widely speculated, these new assets confirm that the Semi will leverage the same Tesla app as Tesla owners utilize today, although it's expected to have capabilities that are unique to the semi-truck.
These newly discovered 3D models are expected to be used in the Semi's visualization at the top of the app in addition to other areas such as Climate and Controls.
Tesla's 3D models are highly detailed and reveal some additional details about the upcoming vehicle.
In the 3D model, we can see a huge sun visor, which will be necessary given the extra-large windows. The driver's seat is also placed in the middle of the cab, meaning the visor will have to shade the entire windshield length. There are components in the cockpit — including a wireless charger.
Another Twitter user, @olympusdev_, was able to show the 3D assets in great detail showing the door swinging out the opposite way, as well as the large frunk. There are also some 3D renderings of the cockpit.
Meanwhile, Cybertruck is still pegged for the middle of 2023. However, it's a positive sign to see it start to appear in the updated app. It’s referred to as Model C. Of course, “C” is for Cybertruck, while Model T has been reserved for the Semi “Truck” because S is already assigned to the iconic car that started it all.
It’s another sign that Tesla's third phase is well underway, and soon Semi (everything we know about the Semi) and Cybertrucks will be commonly spotted on roadways and not just in app code.
Tesla app 4.14.3 is now available in the Apple AppStore and is expected to be available in the Google PlayStore soon.
Enjoy these images of the Semi below that @olympusdev_ was able to render from the assets in the updated app.
Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app
@olympusdev_
Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app
@olympusdev_
Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app
@olympusdev_
Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app
@olympusdev_
Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app
Last night, Tesla released software update 2024.45.25.15, which includes FSD V12.6.1. This update adds support for all HW3 vehicles, including the Model 3 and Model Y. We’re excited to see the continued support for HW3 owners.
FSD V12.6.1
V12.6.1 is now going wide, according to Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s VP of AI. This update is going to the Model 3 and Model Y for the first time - as only the Model S and Model X were included in FSD V12.6.
V12.6 is a big step forward for HW3 - it includes End-to-End on Highway, Improved City Streets Behavior, and Smoother and More Accurate Tracking - all contributing towards a better, smoother, and more comfortable build of FSD. You can read our comparison between FSD V12.6 and V13.2.2 here.
In short, FSD V12.6 performs considerably closer to V13 than V12.5.4.2 - which is a massive improvement. It performs as well as the Cybertruck version of FSD V13, which is still missing a few features when compared to other HW4 vehicles, but it’s a great sign for HW3. A lot of the improvements can be pointed to in the improvements to lane selection and decision-making - the vehicle tends to hesitate far less on V12.6, meaning the ride is a lot smoother. Many early V12.6 testers mentioned that it felt more like V13-mini than anything else.
Legacy Model S & X
We haven’t seen this update hit any legacy Model S and Model X vehicles just yet. We’re not sure whether Ashok’s statement of “generally” applies here - but it should. If you do get the update, please let us know.
Legacy Model S and Model X vehicles are still on an older FSD build and potentially won’t see another FSD update for a little while longer. While they do have the same FSD hardware as other vehicles, there are enough hardware differences that require a build specifically for these vehicles.
FSD V12.6.1 is going out now to the redesigned Model S and X with HW3 and all Model 3 and Model Y vehicles with HW3. The initial wave went out last night, and we expect to see more later today or tomorrow. If this release ends up going “wide,” we should see much larger waves go out next week.
Tesla has issued a recall for some vehicles due to issues linked to a revision of the Hardware 4 (HW4) computer that was introduced this past November. This recall affects all vehicles with the revised hardware except for the Cybertruck, as it uses a slightly modified version of the HW4 system.
Many vehicle owners have reported a complete failure of their Autopilot computer, which not only leaves the vehicle without FSD and Autopilot but also disables many of the active safety features that make a Tesla what it is.
Let’s take a look at this recall - because the recall is partially physical and partially a software recall.
HW4 Failure
Tesla has identified the failure and flagged it to the U.S. NHTSA (but not Transport Canada or Euro NCAP at the time of publishing) as a recall.
Tesla mentions that the vehicle’s FSD computer circuit board may short circuit, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. The recall itself is focused on the rearview camera - as not having a functional rearview camera breaks a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. However, it does impact more than just the rearview camera.
As previously mentioned, users have experienced the full loss of Autopilot and FSD on these vehicles, as well as reduced traction control and removal of safety features such as automatic emergency braking, collision avoidance assist, and forward collision warnings.
While the vehicle remains driveable, it is not necessarily a good idea to drive the vehicle with many of these features, especially with the reduced traction control noted by many people. We’ve already noted that while Tesla has been sending tow trucks to pick up some vehicles, it is also prompting owners to drive the vehicle to their service center in some cases.
Remedy
Unlike most of Tesla’s recalls, this one isn’t entirely an OTA recall, owing to the fact that people have already experienced circuit board shorts and are already waiting for replacements.
The software portion of the recall has already been mostly completed for any vehicles with Tesla software update 2024.45.25.3 or greater. However, a significant portion of the tracked fleet remains on update 2024.44.25.2 (approximately 20%), so we recommend updating your HW4 vehicle whenever you receive the notification.
On the hardware side, Tesla is immediately identifying and replacing hardware that has had circuit board failure. Tesla is also reaching out to customers who have expressed intermittent issues with Autopilot features, active safety features, or vehicle cameras that don't display correctly. If you have experienced any of these issues in a late 2024 vehicle, we recommend submitting a service ticket with Tesla to ensure that your vehicle isn’t affected by this recall.