Tesla Aims for Fully Autonomous Driving in Texas and California by 2025

‘s pushing the boundaries of self-driving tech again. At the recent “We, Robot” event, dropped a bombshell: unsupervised fully autonomous vehicles are coming to and next year. This news has got the EV world buzzing.

The Game-Changing Announcement

Musk’s not messing around. He’s talking about a complete shift from supervised to unsupervised (FSD). That means no more drivers on standby – the car’s in full control. It’s a huge leap, and Tesla’s betting big on their and to lead the charge.

Timeline and Regulatory Hurdles

2025’s the magic year. But here’s the kicker: they’ve gotta get the green light from regulators first. Musk said, “The expansion to other states and countries will depend on obtaining regulatory approvals.” No surprise there – autonomous driving’s a hot potato for lawmakers.

Safety First?

Tesla’s not shy about touting their safety cred. Musk’s claiming their autonomous vehicles will be safer than human drivers. He’s backing it up with data from millions of Tesla vehicles on the road. Bold move, but will it convince the skeptics?

Tesla Aims For Fully Autonomous Driving In Texas And California By 2025

The Bigger Picture

This isn’t just about FSD. It’s part of Tesla’s grand vision for autonomous transport. They unveiled the Robotaxi (Cybercab) at the same event – talk about a one-two punch in the autonomy game.

Skepticism Remains

Not everyone’s buying what Tesla’s selling. Some industry folks are raising eyebrows, pointing to past delays in Tesla’s autonomy promises. The Guardian reported on these doubts, reminding us of the scrutiny Tesla’s faced over and FSD features.

EVXL’s Take

This move could be a game-changer for Tesla and the entire EV industry. If they pull it off, it’ll cement their position at the forefront of autonomous driving tech. But let’s not forget the challenges. Regulatory approval’s gonna be tough, and public trust in self-driving cars isn’t a given. We’ve seen similar promises before, as discussed in our recent Tesla coverage. It’ll be interesting to see if this time’s different. The road to full autonomy’s been long and winding – is Tesla finally nearing the destination?

What’s your take on Tesla’s autonomous driving plans? Think they’ll hit their 2025 target? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


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Haye Kesteloo
Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.

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