Tesla Inc. will be rolling out an update for the Cybertruck that would let owners summon the all-electric truck over short distances.
Actually Smart Summon On Cybertruck
In a recent post, Tesla’s official handle shared a video of a Cybertruck being driven autonomously through a parking lot. The post stated, “Summon for Cybertruck rolling out shortly.”
The video showed the Cybertruck navigating the parking lot using the Actually Smart Summon feature. The truck also stopped at an intersection in the parking lot to let a cyclist pass through before turning.
Actually Smart Summon Cleared By NHTSA
The system was under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) following reports of multiple minor incidents and property damage. However, the agency closed the probe.
The feature allows vehicles to drive autonomously through parking lots or short distances, but the vehicles need to be constantly monitored by owners via the smartphone app.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Technology
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology still faces scrutiny from NHTSA. Recently, the agency moved its investigation to the Engineering Analysis phase, a stage that usually precedes a recall.
Tesla Netherlands FSD Data
Tesla received approval for the FSD technology from the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) earlier this year. The company shared data collected, which showed that Supervised FSD-enabled driving was “over 3x safer than manual driving on Dutch roads.”
The data included:
- Almost 15x fewer automatic emergency braking events
- 8x fewer instances of hard swerves
Price Action
Tesla shares were down 4.72% to $389.64 during premarket trading.
Key Points
- Tesla Inc. will roll out an update for the Cybertruck with autonomous delivery capability
- The Actually Smart Summon feature allows vehicles to drive autonomously through parking lots or short distances
- Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology faces scrutiny from NHTSA
- The company received approval for the FSD technology from the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW)
- Supervised FSD-enabled driving was over 3x safer than manual driving on Dutch roads
Note: All information is based on publicly available data and should not be considered as investment advice.