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Last Wednesday night Tesla made an announcement. Many of us waited with baited breath to discover what was up their sleeves. Would it be the rumored Model Y, a crossover version of the Model X" A car built on the same platform as the Model 3, accommodating the overwhelming demand for the affordable electric car"
As I scoured my familiar landing spots to watch their announcement, I found nothing.
No video. No presentation.
No pomp. No hype.
Eventually I learned the big announcement wasn?t a new vehicle.
With Tesla’s new autonomous technology, eight surround cameras provide 360 degrees of visibility up to 250 meters. Twelve updated ultrasonic sensors detect both hard and soft objects at nearly twice the distance of Tesla’s prior system. Forward-facing radar with enhanced processing provides additional data on a redundant wavelength, meaning it can see through heavy rain, fog, dust, and even the car ahead. Photo: Tesla Motors. Defining Boundaries
Going forward, all Tesla models will be equipped to accommodate level 5 autonomous driving. My first reaction was one of disappointment, because I was anticipating a new vehicle rollout. But once I wrapped my brain around this announcement and considered the implications, my disappointment converted to enthusiasm. I was not merely enthused because I could benefit from owning an autonomous vehicle, or take a driverless Uber through town, but the implications...