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265 articles in Autonomy & FSD

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Tesla FSD China Relaunch: Local Data Center Strategy Revealed | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi analyzes Tesla's strategy for relaunching FSD in China, including the new local data center infrastructure required for…

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Autonomy & FSD

Tesla Cybercab Night Testing at Giga Texas: No Chase Car, No Safety Monitor | Taha Abbasi

Tesla Cybercab spotted testing autonomously at night near Giga Texas without chase cars or safety monitors.

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Waymo 6th Gen Robotaxi Built on Hyundai Ioniq 5: The Autonomous Race Heats Up | Taha Abbasi

Waymo partners with Hyundai for its 6th generation robotaxi platform. Taha Abbasi analyzes the competitive implications.

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Tesla China Hires Autopilot Engineer: FSD Global Expansion Accelerates | Taha Abbasi

Tesla is hiring Autopilot engineers in China, signaling accelerated FSD deployment in the world's largest EV market.

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Autonomy & FSD

Lemonade Insurance Now Covers Tesla FSD in Oregon: What It Means for Autonomous Coverage | Taha Abbasi

Lemonade Insurance is covering Tesla FSD in Oregon, setting a precedent for how insurers handle autonomous driving technology.

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Tesla FSD V14.2.2.5 Deep Dive: Speed Profiles and Arrival Options Explained | Taha Abbasi

Tesla's FSD V14.2.2.5 introduces refined speed profiles and arrival options. Taha Abbasi provides a detailed breakdown of what changed.

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Tesla Robotaxi Saves Passengers from Waymo Vehicle in Austin: Collision Avoidance in Action | Taha Abbasi

A Tesla Cybercab robotaxi in Austin used Collision Avoidance Assist to protect passengers from a Waymo vehicle, demonstrating the…

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Why Tesla FSD Subscription-Only Model Actually Makes Sense: An Engineering Perspective | Taha Abbasi

The Case for Software as a Service in Your Car Taha Abbasi makes the engineering and strategic case for why Tesla's shift to FSD…

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Autonomy & FSD

Tesla Vision vs LiDAR in 2026: Why Cameras Are Winning the Autonomous Driving War | Taha Abbasi

The Vision-Only Bet Is Paying Off Taha Abbasi analyzes why Tesla's controversial decision to abandon radar and LiDAR in favor of…

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The Autonomous Trucking Race: Tesla Semi vs MAN vs Mercedes in 2026 | Taha Abbasi

Three Giants Battle for the Electric Trucking Crown Taha Abbasi compares the three leading electric semi truck programs — Tesla Semi, MAN…

Lemonade Launches Tesla FSD Insurance in Oregon: Autonomous Driving Gets Its Own Policy | Taha Abbasi
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Lemonade Launches Tesla FSD Insurance in Oregon: Autonomous Driving Gets Its Own Policy | Taha Abbasi

Insurance Catches Up to Autonomous Driving Taha Abbasi reports on Lemonade's launch of a dedicated Tesla FSD insurance program in…

Tesla China Hires Autopilot Test Engineer: FSD Rollout in China Accelerates | Taha Abbasi
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Tesla China Hires Autopilot Test Engineer: FSD Rollout in China Accelerates | Taha Abbasi

Tesla's China FSD Push Gets Real Taha Abbasi reports on Tesla's hiring of an Autopilot Test Engineer in Shanghai, a clear signal…