Tesla owners can drive their cars with their phones
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced on Twitter that a coming software update would allow Tesla owners to drive their cars with their phones in some situations. Musk said:
Musk said the update to Tesla's AutoPark feature, which allows vehicles to park with limited driver assistance, would arrive in about six weeks. He went on to say:
Musk said the update to Tesla's AutoPark feature, which allows vehicles to park with limited driver assistance, would arrive in about six weeks.
The update will also give Tesla vehicles the ability to find and choose parking spots without driver assistance, Musk said. Currently, the feature identifies possible parking spots for drivers to choose and then moves the vehicle into the chosen spot.
The forthcoming updates follow the introduction last week of a new Autopilot feature, called Navigate on Autopilot, that can recommend lane changes, navigate transitions between highways, and take exits, with driver supervision.
Autopilot can also keep a car in its lane and adjust its speed based on surrounding traffic, among other features.
In early October, Consumer Reports released its rankings of four semiautonomous driver-assistance systems. The publication ranked Autopilot second, behind Cadillac's Super Cruise. Autopilot received the highest rating for capability and performance and ease of use but received the lowest rating for keeping drivers engaged.
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