Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology continues to reach new heights, as the company announced during its latest earnings call that it has now crossed over 150 million miles driven using the FSD beta. CEO Elon Musk emphasized this number's exponential growth and data's importance in refining the technology.
Exponential Growth in Miles Driven
Musk spoke about the data advantage Tesla holds, as no other company can currently boast such a wealth of information collected from real-world driving scenarios. This wealth of training data is critical in achieving an exceptional outcome for full autonomy. In addition, the ever-increasing number of miles driven demonstrates the growing trust in Tesla's FSD technology and its widespread adoption among Tesla owners.
Focus on Neural Net Training Capabilities
Tesla is also dedicated to improving its neural net training capabilities, which Musk identified as one of the main limiting factors in achieving full autonomy. By continuing to invest in this area, Tesla demonstrates its commitment to perfecting the FSD technology. Enhanced neural net training will increase the safety and reliability of autonomous driving features and contribute to the overall advancement of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry.
Full Autonomy Within Reach
Musk also touched on the value of an autonomous vehicle, suggesting that current Tesla prices reflect the option value of a future autonomous car. He expressed optimism that the FSD beta's improvements are "really quite dramatic" and that the trend is "very clearly towards full self-driving."
Despite being hesitant, Musk said that full autonomy could be achieved this year, reflecting Tesla's progress in refining its FSD technology. With more than 150 million miles driven using the FSD beta and rapid improvements in the software, Tesla's pursuit of perfecting autonomous driving is well underway, reinforcing its position as a leader in the electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle industry. Earlier this month, Musk said on Twitter that FSD Beta is now driving about 1 million miles per day across the fleet in the U.S. and Canada. This number will undoubtedly grow as Tesla expands FSD Beta into other markets.
The Impact on Electric Vehicle Market
Tesla's progress in FSD technology will significantly impact the electric vehicle market. As full autonomy becomes a reality, consumer demand for electric vehicles with advanced autonomous features will likely increase. This, in turn, will push other automakers to invest more in developing their autonomous driving technologies to keep up with Tesla's advancements.
Furthermore, the widespread adoption of autonomous driving technology could lead to a transformation in urban transportation, with more efficient traffic flow, reduced emissions, and improved safety. Tesla's success in FSD development is a testament to the company's innovation and an indication of the future direction of the automotive industry as a whole.
In August 2022, Tesla said they were tracking toward 100 million miles on FSD Beta by the end of the year. Almost five months later and Tesla has reached the milestone of 150 million miles driven using FSD Beta. With the promise of full autonomy on the horizon, Tesla's dedication to safety, innovation, and sustainable transportation is solidifying its position as a leader in the electric and autonomous vehicles industry.
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In last year’s holiday update, Tesla introduced the much-needed Dashcam Viewer in the Tesla app. The feature allows owners to view Dashcam and Sentry Mode footage directly from the Tesla app, eliminating the need to review videos in your vehicle. Unfortunately, the feature was limited to iPhone users, but Tesla is now changing that.
With Tesla app update 4.43.5, Tesla is officially launching the Dashcam Viewer on Android devices.
Dashcam Viewer
The Dashcam Viewer makes it easy to access and manage your car’s Dashcam and Sentry Mode videos. Accessing videos on your phone is faster and more convenient, but it does come with a few requirements.
The Dashcam Viewer in the Tesla app allows you to view, delete, or save video clips right from your device. This should result in higher quality content being shared online and fewer videos of owners recording their Tesla’s screens with their phones.
How It Works
Dashcam footage remains stored locally on your vehicle’s connected USB drive, so Tesla isn’t streaming videos to your phone from the cloud. Instead, the videos are streamed directly from your vehicle to your phone—similar to how Actually Smart Summon delivers a live feed to your phone.
Because of this, your vehicle must be connected to cellular data or Wi-Fi for the Dashcam Viewer to work. Unfortunately, this may limit access for owners who park in underground or large parking garages where connectivity is poor.
How to Access the Dashcam Viewer
To view Dashcam and Sentry Mode footage in the Tesla app:
Navigate to Security & Drivers > Dashcam Viewer.
Wait a few moments for your phone to connect to the vehicle.
From there, you’ll be able to view, save, or delete clips right from your device.
Requirements
To use Tesla’s Dashcam Viewer, you’ll need a vehicle with MCU 2 (Intel) or higher. All models are supported except for the legacy Model S and Model X (2020 and older). However, we expect support to be added in the near future.
The legacy Model S and Model X are expected to receive support for Actually Smart Summon, which requires the ability for those vehicles to stream video to the Tesla app — the same capability the Dashcam Viewer needs. Once Actually Smart Summon is added to the legacy Model S/X, we expect those vehicles to also receive the Dashcam Viewer at the same time or shortly afterward.
Tesla has imposed some viewing limits to prevent high data usage. The viewing limits apply to streaming video from the Dashcam Viewer or viewing live video from the vehicle’s cameras. Tesla will limit video streaming from the vehicle to 15 minutes or 1 hour, depending on your region.
Android Support
Tesla typically releases support for newer features to iPhone users since they make up the majority of users. Recently, Tesla has added more features to Android. In January, Tesla added support for ultra-wideband to Android, which added support for the improved phone key and the hands-free trunk and frunk feature.
Did you know the Cybertruck’s air suspension automatically levels the truck, even while it’s asleep? This is a great feature, especially for camping or off-road adventures. However, it can be an issue when lifting a wheel to change a tire.
Fortunately, there’s a solution: Jack Mode.
Jack Mode
Jack Mode is made for jacking up the truck and prevents the Cybertruck from self-leveling.
To enable Jack Mode, you’ll first need to set the Ride Height to Medium from Controls > Dynamics > Ride Height. You can also set it from the Tesla app by navigating to the Controls section and sliding up until you see Ride Height. This will give you enough clearance for most jacks to get under the truck and lift it.
You can also activate Jack Mode in Low or High, but Tesla recommends a Medium ride height for best control of the vehicle and sufficient tire clearance to safely remove and reinstall the tire. However, once the vehicle is in Jack Mode, the Ride Height cannot be changed.
Next up, go to Controls > Service > Jack Mode to enable Jack Mode. The vehicle will warn you that Jack Mode is enabled and can either be disabled by pressing the button again or by putting the vehicle into drive.
For the duration that Jack Mode is active, it is safe to lift your Cybertruck, even on one side only. It will not self-level for the duration that Jack Mode is enabled.
Automatic Jack Mode
Jack Mode can also activate automatically to protect the suspension from potential damage. For example, if the vehicle’s bumper is resting on a curb, Jack Mode may engage on its own.
Once the obstacle is cleared, or if you shift into Drive or Reverse, Jack Mode will automatically be disabled.
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