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Tesla’s Next Update Could Include In-Car WiFi and a 360-Degree View
Elon Musk takes Twitter suggestions seriously.
Update Possibilities
Today on Twitter, Elon Musk got into an interesting conversation with some Tesla fans. First, he was asked about the possibility of adding a wireless hotspot:
@shazm01 We could add that function pretty easily from a technical standpoint. Just need to add in the billing software.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 22, 2017
The idea was popular, and led to an additional request for a 360-degree view:
@WaldekKubicki @shazm01 Interesting idea. Would give a dynamic 360 deg surround view as you’re driving. Have this in dev mode. Can be a bit distracting though.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 22, 2017
This function, which is already in development, could allow for a complete 360-degree view while driving. And, as Electrek reports, the idea of the hotspot is not new, but fan popularity might give it more traction.
Next For Tesla
Musk has also been talking about Tesla updates to the Autopilot system that are coming soon.
Excited about the Tesla Autopilot software release rolling out next month. New control algorithm feels as smooth as silk.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 22, 2017
Originally, Musk’s plan was to have every Tesla fully autonomous by sometime in 2017. Tesla will be conducting a coast to coast test drive this year, during which the human driver is expected not to take over control at all. At TED 2017, Musk confirmed that future Teslas on the road may be as autonomous as the coast to coast test car.
@rrosenbl Yeah, control algorithm is safe, but unpleasant. New one is even safer, but super smooth.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 22, 2017
According to Inverse, Musk has already stated that if autonomous driving demands upgrades to the computers in any of the Tesla models, the design should make the process simple. The updates are going to make Teslas even safer, so it’s easy to see why fans are so excited.