In this era of rapid development, the automotive industry is undergoing unprecedented changes. As a leader in new energy vehicles, Tesla has always been at the forefront of innovation. Not only are they driving the adoption of electric vehicles, they are leading the revolution in smart driving technology. Tesla's self-driving system FSD (Full Self-Driving) is changing our new perception of mobility.
Compromise: One-pedal mode adjustment
For a long time, Tesla has adhered to the design concept of one-pedal mode. This design is designed to improve energy efficiency and extend battery range through regenerative braking. This design also has certain safety risks, which can easily lead to the driver stepping on the accelerator by mistake. In response to the SAMR's investigation, Tesla had to make some compromises.
They will be upgraded via OTA, allowing the driver to choose the intensity of the regenerative braking strategy. Tesla will also adjust the factory default regenerative braking settings to make them more gentle. When the driver presses the accelerator deeply for a long time, the vehicle will give a visible reminder to prevent accidents from happening. These adjustments, while contrary to Tesla's philosophy, are trade-offs that have to be made to ensure safety.
Persistence: Pure vision autonomous driving route
Despite some concessions in the one-pedal mode, Tesla has stuck to the path of self-driving technology. Unlike other car companies that use multi-sensor fusion solutions, Tesla insists on taking the path of pure visual autonomous driving. Musk has repeatedly publicly questioned the necessity of lidar, arguing that such expensive sensors are redundant.
Tesla believes that by continuously optimizing the neural network algorithm and using a large amount of training data, the pure vision solution will eventually be more reliable than the fusion radar. Their investment in visual perception technology is an insistence on this concept. Although there are still some safety risks, Tesla is confident that it will eventually be able to overcome this problem and achieve true autonomous driving.
Breakthrough: Partnering with Baidu to advance FSD
In order to clear the last hurdle of the launch of FSD in China, Tesla has entered into a partnership with domestic tech giant Baidu. Under the agreement, Baidu will allow Tesla to obtain a map license to collect data on China's public roads. Baidu will also supply Tesla with its lane-level navigation system. The deal clears regulatory hurdles for Tesla's FSD to land in China.
In China, all intelligent driving systems need to be surveyed and mapped to operate on public roads. Foreign companies need to work with local companies. Baidu, as one of the companies that have obtained surveying and mapping qualifications, has naturally become a partner of Tesla. With the map service license, Tesla will be allowed to legally run FSD software on Chinese roads, allowing its fleet to collect data about its surroundings and prepare for algorithm optimization.
Prospect: The Model 3 is refreshed and intelligent
With the launch of FSD V12, the intelligence level of the new version of Tesla Model 3 will be greatly improved. This model has not only been upgraded in terms of design aesthetics, but also has a more dynamic shape; The driving experience has also been comprehensively improved, and the suspension system has been retuned to make high-speed driving more robust and powerful.
The most anticipated thing is the significant enhancement of its intelligent configuration. The new Model 3 will feature two large front and rear screens, allowing rear passengers to enjoy entertainment and control vehicle functions. The car also adds high-end features such as remote airbags, which greatly improves passive safety performance. With its strong intelligent strength, the new version of the Model 3 is expected to occupy a dominant position in the field of smart cars.
In the Chinese market, Tesla has had to make some compromises in terms of product quality and safety, but it has stuck to the autonomous driving technology route. Through the cooperation with Baidu, Tesla is working hard to promote the implementation of FSD in China, with a view to taking a leading position in the field of smart cars.
The advent of the new version of the Model 3 marks another leap in Tesla's intelligence level. Although the road ahead is still full of thorns, Tesla's persistent pursuit of intelligent driving will surely bring us a new travel experience. In this wave of technological revolution, let's wait and see what kind of wonderful performance Tesla will show.