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Market: Tesla (TSLA) shares closed at $423.74, down 2.27% from previous close of $433.59 on elevated volume.
Tesla Semi conquers the Grapevine: Tesla’s electric Semi truck completed a demanding run over California’s Grapevine mountain pass while hauling a full loaded trailer. Fleet operators were impressed by the real-world heavy-duty performance, marking another milestone in the Semi’s commercial rollout.
Tesla patents camera wiper for self-driving: A new Tesla patent reveals a built-in wiper mechanism designed to keep camera lenses clear during autonomous driving operations. The innovation addresses reliability concerns for Tesla’s camera-only FSD system and its upcoming robotaxi ambitions.
FSD v14 sparks driver complacency debate: Early testers of Tesla’s FSD version 14 report exceptionally smooth performance, with one driver noting the system has become so capable it creates a new safety challenge: over-reliance by human operators who remain legally responsible for monitoring the vehicle.
BYD challenges Tesla with liability acceptance: Chinese automaker BYD announced it will accept crash liability for its God is Eye autonomous driving system, a stark contrast to Tesla’s stance that drivers must remain responsible while using FSD. The move intensifies competition in China’s EV market.