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> The Model 3 came out in 2017, which was a while back. The Model S did get a mid-cycle refresh. The Model 3 got a refresh last year > Tesla is behind in batt
by akmarinov 2y ago
> The Model 3 came out in 2017, which was a while back. The Model S did get a mid-cycle refresh.
The Model 3 got a refresh last year
> Tesla is behind in batteries. They can now make round lithium-ion cells, the previous generation of technology. The current generation is more like BYD's "blade" battery, packaged up in rectangular modules.
Tesla uses other people’s (usually Panasonic[1]) batteries, they manufacture them, but don’t develop them on their own. In China and Europe, they even use BYD’s blade batteries.[2]
[1] https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/panasonic-boost-battery-output-teslas-nevada-gigafactory-nikkei-2023-06-05/ https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/panaso...
[2] https://carnewschina.com/2023/05/22/first-tesla-model-y-with-byd-blade-battery-rolled-off-the-production-line-in-germany-its-performance-is-surprising/ https://carnewschina.com/2023/05/22/first-tesla-model-y-with...
- Animats 2y agoMusk just announced Tesla will have self-driving Real Soon Now. Again.[1] "Teslas will be in the wild, with no one in them, in June in Austin," Musk said. "This is not some far-off mythical situation. It's literally five, six months away." [1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolekobie/2025/02/05/another-missed-prediction-musk-admits-teslas-need-full-self-driving-upgrades/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolekobie/2025/02/05/another-...
- akmarinov 2y agoOh no doubt that’s not coming to people in the next 5-10 years. They’ll release whatever half baked thing they have in Austin, because Musk controls the government now and then when it kills a couple of people, they’ll roll it back with no consequences. At this point, it’s more likely that AGI will emerge first and be able to drive on its own than FSD unsupervised being ready.