Summary
- Tesla achieved several milestones in September 2024 with its key programs
- The company released Actually Smart Summon for its Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y
- Several countries saw notable EV accomplishments, with Norway having a 94% market share in EV sales
- The Tesla Semi made a big impact at the IAA Transportation event with positive reviews from PepsiCo
- New features and sites were explored, including the release of a Hands-Free Frunk for the Cybertruck and the launch of a store in Lithuania
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In September 2024, Tesla achieved several significant milestones in its key programs. The company started the month by releasing Actually Smart Summon (ASS) for the Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y, allowing FSD-enabled vehicles to navigate parking lots without a driver. This set the stage for several FSD-related landmarks that were rolled out throughout the month. Tesla also celebrated the achievement of its 100 millionth cell in the 4680 battery program across all its factories.
Several countries saw notable EV accomplishments in September, with Denmark having one in ten cars being electric and Norway setting a new record with EV sales dominating 94% market share in August. The Model Y led Norway’s sales and became the best-selling EV in Norway with over 60,000 of the all-electric crossovers on the roads. At the IAA Transportation event in Germany, the Tesla Semi made a huge impact, with PepsiCo, Tesla’s first Semi customer, sharing positive reviews of the all-electric truck.
In terms of new features and site developments, Tesla released a Hands-Free Frunk feature for the Cybertruck and new Model S and Model X, as well as launched a store in Lithuania. The Tesla AI team also published an ambitious release roadmap, including goals such as eye-tracking with sunglasses, end-to-end highway driving, and FSD for the Cybertruck, all of which were successfully achieved. The Cybertruck received Autopark and FSD (Supervised) with end-to-end highway driving and eye-tracking with sunglasses by the end of September.
Overall, September proved to be a very productive month for Tesla, with expectations high for continued progress in the coming months. In the fourth quarter, the Tesla AI team is aiming to release Unpark, Park and Reverse in FSD (Supervised), as well as FSD v13 with approximately six times improved miles between necessary interventions. While these goals are ambitious, the hard work and dedication shown by the Tesla team suggests that they are more than capable of achieving them. The company’s commitment to innovation and advancement in electric vehicle technology continues to drive its success and momentum.
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