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> The next beta is not going to use radar. I'll believe it when I see it, no matter what recent statements have been. > Fewer sensors is much better for Tesl
by mlyle 6y ago
> The next beta is not going to use radar.
I'll believe it when I see it, no matter what recent statements have been.
> Fewer sensors is much better for Tesla since they need aerodynamics and less power consumption for more vehicle range.
Automotive radars use like 10W. The least your car is using while driving is like 5000W. This may not be the best place to save power-- getting heat pumps on more vehicles and better ones than the present one would make a far bigger difference.
> Your comments about resolution may or may not matter.
If you can't see a car that will hit you when you commit to merging on a short merge, it is a slight problem.