Some more fun with radar-less Model Y (thanks @spleck)
First we laced a brown box with foil (for great radar response) and tested my model X on it (FW 2021.4.18)
It rammed it like nothing, but we did get an FCW.
Internal telemetry view (no radar overlaid because it makes the picture too busy)
One frame from radar view.
From it we learn the box is reported as a vehicle, but existence probability is only 30% and obstacle probability is 60%
Now enter model radar-less model Y (FW 2021.4.15.11)
the recording angle is somewhat restricted, but the env is same as above.
The box is rammed without any hesitation. No warnings.
So let's attach out trusty Sir Steady to the box and see how does autopilot perform?
Pretty good actually. Sees the "pedestrian" from very far away and slowly brakes to stop for him.
Now, let's try the same thing on manual. Given the pedestrian is believable enough for AP to act on we we hoping for some warning or at least AEB, but... nothing. Not a peep despite display still showing the pedestrian on approach from afar.
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video must be good for a couple gazillions.
With all the debates about how suitable @Tesla cabin cam for driver monitoring, I will let you form your own opinion.
It does look like "full color" RGB based on the red elements
I was a bit surprised that in a city at night there's enough environment lighting to make DM seem very workable.
All these videos are full resolution, 36 fps as Tesla uses them.
With all the brouhaha about Ford Mach-E, I decided to test-drive one.
Local Ford dealer had one in stock even (Ford >> Audi)
I got a salesperson that was first time in the car so we had to use manual a lot (Tesla >> Ford)
Manual depiction of UI does not match the actual UI 🤷♂️
The good:
I feel like it's ready to replace model 3/Y If you don't need to ever drive outside the city you live in.
Not as fast as a Tesla but plenty enough for light-to-light hopping.
Has wifi hotspot built-in ($$$)
Bird-eye view that actually works and turns on as you approach
Ford ADAS is on par with Tesla BAP. Better for lane-changes where it lets you to take over without disengagement, but a bit flip-floppy in the lane in turns as if steering angle is severely limited.
10 seconds between steering nags at 80mph
If Tesla was a REAL software company, after you press that "YES" dialog button about "This is beta, blah blah, I understand what I am doing and will keep both pieces if it breaks" setting windows become accessible
A lot of settings...
So many settings it's take you several minutes to even read them
Some seriously cool and very practical information Esp. for the tinkering types.
@Tesla now gives access to repair manuals, service information, vehicle diagnostic (remote in EU) and such.
For free!
I was told it's not a bug.
Seriously step in the right direction!
go to service.tesla.cn and then you create account with country set to China and access level: diagnostic + software.
in second screen fill in some extra details like this:
you'll get to the registration screen in likely your local region that looks like this:
YOU ARE DONE, don't press the register button, press the sign-in and that brings you to the service site with credentials you have created.
2020.48.5 is rolling out.
Junction mode for improved navigation, but only for China now. Needs new maps.
In Canada running a red light/stop sign warning on hw2.x
Blinking taillight on strong braking on model 3/Y in China.
Text messages improvements.
Weird new chargeport cable unlatch S/X button??
QQ music improvements (China)
Trax v0.2
on-board storage of "panic" sentry events even if no usb plugged (finally!)
It also has the new bluetooth firmware for the model X keys, but it's not spelled in release notes on how to update to it visibly.
Also new 5G cell modem is now official for both S/X and 3/Y cars, seems to be this: qualcomm.com/products/snapd…
Kernel update but no source on github yet
(Not to distract too much from the FSD limited rollout too much)
Some people believe nowadays Tesla only lets me see things they want me to see. Let's assume this is true and so this is an authorized information disbursement.
99% based on information Tesla let me see.
All the Model3 refresh stuff: new interior (including the top console that nobody noted somehow), heated steering wheel, efficiency package M3 2021 and M3 SR+ 2020Q4 Shanghai (this one is believed to be LiFe batteries?), heated radar, usb-c in glove box, powered liftgate
new wheels (18" pinwheels with updated caps, 19" stiletto, 20" uberturbine, 19" ZeroG), option of chrome delete ("satin black"). Head/taillights get a new type "Global" in addition to NA and CN_EU. Native wireless phone charger.