A new step towards full self-driving capability, a video shows a Tesla Model 3 automatically stopping at a red light. No release date has yet been announced for this feature.
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Tesla offers its Autopilot in two versions. Now supplied as standard, “autopilot” is a level 2 autonomous driving system. Tesla nevertheless offers more advanced features to customers checking the “fully autonomous driving capacity” option (Full Self-Driving Capability or FSD), invoiced in France not less than € 6,300. If the additional features of this version are already interesting, like the “navigation in Autopilot” function (Navigate on Autopilot) which allows the autopilot to manage motorway lanes and exits, Tesla is also announcing upcoming features. Thus, three improvement points are announced: recognition and reaction to traffic lights and stop signs, automated driving in the city and the call of his vehicle from his parking space (officially called Reverse Summon).
While recognition and reaction to traffic lights and stop signs were expected for the end of 2019, Tesla finally deployed only the recognition and visualization of these on the interface of its cars. However, the reaction to traffic lights and stop signs may not be far away. For example, Kyle Conner (Out of Spec Motoring), head of InsideEVs’s YouTube channel, posted a video on his Twitter account showing a Model 3 auto stop at red lights.
It also stops for stop signs.
– Out of Spec Motoring (@Out_of_Spec) March 26, 2020
Remember that the Autopilot requires supervision and does not allow you to use your phone while driving.
According to Kyle Conner, the system also works when approaching stop signs. Once stopped, all you need to do is press the accelerator pedal or the “gearbox” control to start the car.
“Unfortunately, we cannot reveal at this time how it [Kyle Conner] was able to access the car, but took several photos, as well as a few videos, of the device in action. We also can’t say whether it’s an early software release or an early adopter vehicle, or whether other Tesla owners are already starting to access the new feature. “, specifies InsideEVs. Tesla has yet to communicate on the rollout of this new feature. It is therefore impossible to predict a date for the general deployment of this function, which could also vary according to regions and regulations.
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