Exploring New Frontiers in Automotive Technology

In a groundbreaking announcement, Tesla CEO Elon Musk disclosed ongoing discussions with several major car companies regarding the licensing of Tesla's Full-Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Musk emphasized the unique approach Tesla is taking by suggesting that the best way for these companies to understand the technology is by dissecting a Tesla vehicle themselves, rather than relying on CAD drawings. This hands-on method is seen as more effective in grasping the intricacies of Tesla's FSD system.

High Volume, High Stakes

Musk also highlighted the conditions under which Tesla would consider licensing its FSD technology. The company is looking for partnerships where the potential volume of deployment is very high, ensuring that the effort and complexity involved are justified. Tesla is committed to not overburdening its engineering team with intricate discussions with other automakers until it has achieved unsupervised self-driving capabilities across the United States.

Looking Ahead: The Future of FSD

With confidence, Musk shared his optimism about the timeline for releasing unsupervised FSD technology. He anticipates that Tesla will roll out unsupervised FSD in Austin, Texas, and California within the year, with a broader release across many regions of the U.S. by the end of the year. Looking further ahead, Musk hopes to see unsupervised FSD technology available in most countries by the end of the following year, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of autonomous driving technology.