19 of March 24, 2015 Elon Musk announced an embedded system update in the Model
S that optimizes paths to avoid the anxiety of break down batteries.
Not surprisingly, the press conference involved a software update for Model S.
Elon Musk explains that most cars don’t upgrade with time but the Model S
"upgrades the night when you sleep.” The CEO of Tesla presented the future developments of the embedded system of
the Model S.
Available in ten days, this update also includes significant security enhancements: blind spot warning, side collision warning, automatic emergency braking, etc.
Version 7
During the press conference, Elon Musk has also unveiled version 7 of its software, which should arrive by the end of the year. It will include in particular the "autopilot".
Tesla boss said this feature has to be seen like automatic pilot of a plane: the vehicle will be able to drive alone, but vigilance will be required of the user. Thus, alerts will ask the driver if all goes well when not touch the wheel for a while.
The Model X
If Elon Musk has not given many details about the Model X, he still said that these innovations will be present in the Model X. The latter should be presented this summer and Elon Musk assured it will be a car with features "never seen in the automobile industry" so far.
Version 6.2.
With this update, called 6.2, Tesla says that you won’t break down anymore because of battery failure, unless intentionally. Two new features will ensure that: "Range Insurance" and "Trip Planner".
The "Range Insurance" communicates in real time with the superchargers network and is informed in case of default or risk of not having free space. Thus, the driver is well informed when he may not be able to recharge or if he crosses a "white zone" without superchargers.
With this update, called 6.2, Tesla says that you won’t break down anymore because of battery failure, unless intentionally. Two new features will ensure that: "Range Insurance" and "Trip Planner".
The "Range Insurance" communicates in real time with the superchargers network and is informed in case of default or risk of not having free space. Thus, the driver is well informed when he may not be able to recharge or if he crosses a "white zone" without superchargers.
It must be said that Tesla is beginning to have a dense network of
superchargers, including the USA
Note that the calculations performed by "Range Insurance" take into account the landform, the weather and the wind; which makes sense when you consider the impact of these elements on the autonomy of the car.
The "Trip Planner" goes even further: When planning your trip, this tool provides the most optimized journey taking into account the recharge possibilities, use of superchargers network and recharge duration.
Note that the calculations performed by "Range Insurance" take into account the landform, the weather and the wind; which makes sense when you consider the impact of these elements on the autonomy of the car.
The "Trip Planner" goes even further: When planning your trip, this tool provides the most optimized journey taking into account the recharge possibilities, use of superchargers network and recharge duration.
He also said that during testing, the brand's engineers were able to travel
from San Francisco to Seattle almost without having to touch the car.
In summary, Tesla wants to make life easier for users during long journeys
based on sophisticated software coupled with information from its charging
network.Available in ten days, this update also includes significant security enhancements: blind spot warning, side collision warning, automatic emergency braking, etc.
Version 7 During the press conference, Elon Musk has also unveiled version 7 of its software, which should arrive by the end of the year. It will include in particular the "autopilot".
Tesla boss said this feature has to be seen like automatic pilot of a plane: the vehicle will be able to drive alone, but vigilance will be required of the user. Thus, alerts will ask the driver if all goes well when not touch the wheel for a while.
If Elon Musk has not given many details about the Model X, he still said that these innovations will be present in the Model X. The latter should be presented this summer and Elon Musk assured it will be a car with features "never seen in the automobile industry" so far.
