A LAST MINUTE CHANGE / FSD GETS NEW FEATURES / MORE OEM SOFTWARE STRUGGLES

EV Channels Review

This episode of Electrified delves into several key developments in the EV space, with a significant focus on Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software updates. The reviewer highlights the rollout of FSD 12.54, noting its inclusion of updated Smart Summon features, such as a completion sound and a humorous "fart" option upon abort. While acknowledging user frustration with the pace of updates, the reviewer emphasizes that progress is being made, citing positive user experiences with FSD's handling of complex roads and Elon Musk's assertion that the technology "only gets better from here." The video also touches upon the challenges faced by legacy automakers in software development, with Gartner rankings showing Tesla and Chinese rivals significantly outperforming them. Additionally, the episode covers the concerning trend of vandalism at EV chargers, the proposed US ban on vehicles with Chinese software and hardware, and GM's recent EV sales momentum. A notable point is the discussion around Norway's use of diesel generators in electric buses, which Elon Musk attributed to undersized battery packs, suggesting that advanced FSD could eventually make buses obsolete.