Software Update Adds Ability To Tilt The Display In New Model S |

When the new Model S was shown off back in 2021 it was said to come with a tiltable 17" center screen.

Although the initial plan was to offer a tilt-able display, the displays in the new Model S and Model X have remained fixed until now.

There's currently no way to tilt the display, manually or automatically. However, it looks like Tesla is now testing an update that activates the servos that tilt the large center display.

However, not all vehicles are equipped with the motor to move the display. Tesla has only recently started to include all the hardware required. It's not clear whether Tesla will provide a retrofit for older vehicles. For vehicles that have the required hardware, an upcoming update should enable it to be controlled through the UI.

Twitter user @TeslaFrunk has just published a video showing the displaying tilting from left, to center and then to the right.

It looks like the display swivel will be done by the push of a new button added to the Controls menu.

The new button appears to be called "Display" and it replaces the Glovebox button. Upon pressing the button, you're presented with three options, left, center or right.

Tapping on the desired direction will cause the display to slowly move to the desired position. This doesn't appear like something you'd change just to use the screen for a moment, but instead more of a personal preference.

The glovebox button appears to have moved to the bottom right corner where Neutral used to be, and Neutral has been moved to the bottom of the Auto Shift column that allows you to shift your vehicle into Drive, Reverse or Park.

There's no word on what software version this vehicle is running, but it's likely an early access build or internal only software.

Tesla finally added screen swivel to the refreshed model s pic.twitter.com/JeldBrRTXw

Some drivers like to have the display in the center, giving equal access to the driver and passenger, while others would prefer for it to face the driver.

This is a welcomed option that gives owners more flexability in how to use their cars.

It'd be nice if Tesla also offered an option to automatically tilt the display toward the driver if there was only one person in the vehicle or keep it in the center if there is someone in the passenger's seat.

Software update 2022.16 is just around the corner. Will this be included in it? We should find out soon.

During AI Day 2, Tesla showed off video of some of their latest FSD work. These video clips featured vehicle models that were much more detailed than the models in the current FSD Beta.

Tesla last updated the models used in their visualization with FSD Beta 10.12 (2022.12.3.10), which was released this past May.

Tesla then rolled out those visualizations to non-beta versions starting with update 2022.16.

The updated visualizations were completely redesigned and are now more realistic than the previous models they replaced. The sedan now have wheels, windows and a glass roof, instead of the previous model that resembled a Model S keyfob.

Tesla also started visualizing open doors, turn signals and added a new visualization for brake lights.

However, these new visualizations featured during AI day 2 appear even more detailed.

The video from Tesla AI day 2 includes various sizes of trucks, sedans and SUVs that have more accurately represented doors, windows, glass roofs, and wheels.

For example, you can make out the headlights on vehicles, mud flaps on trucks and even the rear door latches on semi trucks.

It's still not clear whether these updated visualizations are something Tesla was testing, an earlier version of the visualizations that eventually arrived in the 2022.16 update or a newer visualizations that will arrive in a future update.

If Tesla decided to implement these new visualizations, they may also take up significantly more resources, which begs the question whether they'd apply to all MCU versions.

Although the visualizations are not tied to what the vehicle can detect and react to, they provide a criticial role in letting the driver know what the vehicle can see.

Tesla may be pushing out some improvements to Tesla Vision in the near future, as Tesla recently announced that they will no longer integrate ultrasonic sensors (USS) into their vehicles, starting with the Model 3 and Model Y this month.

This major announcement came after the company removed the radar sensor from it's Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in May of 2021 and more recently in the Model S and Model X.

Since the removal of radar, Tesla has made significant progress with its vision-based system. Tesla's vision-based occupancy network will now replace inputs generated by USS.

Tesla showed off its Semi for the world to see on December 14, 2017. Soon these technological masterpieces will be seen on highways around the world.

Deliveries will start on December 1st, with PepsiCo being Tesla's first customer. However, there have already been several sightings of the Semis. The Tesla Semi website refers to these vehicles as Beasts, and while we don't know everything about them until they are delivered, there's plenty of information to weave together. From what we do know, it's safe to say that Tesla is shaking up the transportation sector — again.

Elon Musk first mused about the Tesla Semi in his Master Plan Part Deux, which appeared on the company website on July 20, 2016. Under the header: Expand to Cover the Major Forms of Terrestrial Transport, the CEO went further than sedans and SUVs. "There are two other types of electric vehicle needed: heavy-duty trucks and high passenger-density urban transport.

Both are in the early stages of development at Tesla and should be ready for unveiling next year (2017)," wrote Musk. He also added, "we believe the Tesla Semi will deliver a substantial reduction in the cost of cargo transport while increasing safety and making it really fun to operate."

When Musk introduced the Tesla Semi in 2017, he compared it to current semi-trucks on the road today and to a $2 million supercar, the Bugatti Chiron. The first features the CEO talked about were performance, but not just any performance.

Instead, Tesla referred to it as BAMF Performance. I'll let you figure out the acronym. While the appearance alone will make the Semi a standout at truck stops, it's the performance that will change the trucking industry.

The Semi was initially going to have four independent motors; however, that's now three. Nevertheless, it doesn't seem to have slowed the vehicle down. "We wanted a vehicle that feels incredible, that accelerates like nothing else," said Musk while showing a video of the Tesla Semi reaching 60 miles per hour in five seconds without a load. It can also reach 60 miles per hour fully loaded with the maximum 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight in 20 seconds.

As for up a hill with the full weight, current diesel trucks achieve 45 miles per hour at a 5% grade; the Tesla Semi will do 65 miles per hour at the same degree.

While the speed and acceleration are undoubtedly impressive and a considerable improvement over the current diesel trucks on the road, the range is the industry's most important factor. Tesla states that its Semis have a 500-mile range at maximum gross vehicle weight and highway speeds. This number is significant because 80% of trucking routes are 250 miles or less. "You can deliver a load out to the middle of nowhere and come back," said Musk.

"We designed the Tesla truck to be like a bullet, whereas normal diesel trucks are designed more like a barn wall; this is a bullet," said the Tesla CEO. The Semi can generate the performance and the range due to the design. The drag coefficient or wind resistance of the regular diesel trucks is a .65 to .70. The Tesla Semi scores a 0.36, cutting the regular diesel truck drag in half and even beating the Bugatti Chiron score of .38.

The sleek nose and flat bottom are accompanied by side flaps that adjust to the trailer. These features help cut the drag and increase the range.

The Semi can run on sunlight because Tesla is rolling out solar-powered Megachargers and a guaranteed low electricity rate. The Megachargers will power up a Semi that is empty to 70% in 30 minutes. That time is vital to note because, in most jurisdictions, drivers must stop every six hours for a 30-minute break. The company says that the Semi will have added 400 miles in half an hour, which can last another six hours. Additionally, these chargers will be at destinations that would allow owners to charge the Semi while it is being loaded or unloaded.

The Semi's interior is most similar to the Model 3 or Model Y.

The Semi lacks an instrument cluster but features two horizontal displays, one to either side of the driver.

The right display appears to contain the traditional launcher we have in today's Teslas with access to music, phone, cabin temperature and more, while the left display contains truck-specific features at the bottom, such as tire PSI, trailer air supply and parking brake functions.

Although the software can be changed at any point, the best way to describe the vehicle's current software is to compare it to a Model 3/Y.

The Semi essentially takes the display of the Model 3 or Model Y, and splits it down the middle.

The left portion of the display that contains the speedometer, gear and battery indicators and the vehicle's visualization are displayed on the Semi's left display.

The right portion of the display on a Model 3 which includes information such as maps and apps is displayed on the Semi's right display.

However, Tesla isn't taking up the entire display with these features. About one-third of each display appears to be reserved for always-on blind spot camera monitors.

Although Tesla hasn't released the exact size of the batteries in the Tesla Semi, they have released enough information for us to accurately assess its size.

Tesla has said that the Semi will achieve an efficiency of less than 2 kWh per mile (1.24 kWh per km). Tesla has also said that the Semi will have a range of approximately 300 or 500 miles.

With these two bits of information, we can speculate that the Semi will be available in two versions. A "Long Range" model that will have approximately a 1,000 kWh, or 1 MWh battery, and a "Standard" version with about a 600 kWh battery.

For comparison, a 2022 Model S contains a 100 kWh battery, so the Tesla Semi will have a significantly larger battery at 6x to 10x the size of its smaller cousin.

Having a larger battery will allow the Semi to charge faster than Tesla's current models since the current can be spread across more batteries.

The Semi comes with the same safety features as Tesla's existing vehicles, the same kind of standards that have earned Tesla countless accolades. The Semi has Enhanced Autopilot, Automatic Emergency Braking, Automatic Lane Keeping and Forward Collision Warning.

The company also believes that moving the driver seat to the middle of the vehicle makes the Semi safer if it is involved in a crash. It has a low center of gravity due to the battery pack's location at the bottom and middle of the vehicle. That is the same as current Teslas, reducing the vehicle's chance of rolling over. "Jackknifing is impossible," declared Musk. He said that due to the independent motors, the Semi would detect a jackknifing situation and adjust the torque to the wheels needed to keep the vehicle from skidding out of control. "Your worst nightmare is gone with this truck. Gone. You never have to worry about it."

When it comes to the experience of driving a Tesla Semi, Musk summed it up best, "it's like driving a Model S or X or 3. It's just big." Today, big trucks on the roads can have anywhere from 10 to 18 gears . That's a lot of shifting. Operators of the Tesla Semi need to simply shift into drive. It's a lot less fatiguing and lets truckers focus more on the road.

The driver's seat is in the center of the expansive cockpit that is also tall enough that someone can stand in it. The videos and pictures have failed to show the sleeper cab portion of the vehicle. However, there is a significant amount of room behind the cockpit to house a sleeping area.

At the unveiling, Musk made a shocking promise; he guaranteed that the Semi will not break down for a million miles. He was confident in that number because of the independent drivetrains. If one motor stops working, the others can pick up the slack. Musk said if just two of the motors were active, the Semi would still beat a diesel truck in performance.

Trucks put brakes to the test because they haul so much weight. But, again, like other Teslas, the brakes will be used as generators and put back energy into the battery. "Brake pads literally last forever," said Musk. Removing the internal combustion engine also means no transmission to maintain, emissions scrubber or differentials.

The Semi has thermonuclear explosion glass. Musk quipped, "it survives a nuclear explosion, or you get a full refund." He pointed out that, on average, semi-trucks' windshields crack at least once a year. Trucks are not legally allowed to drive with a cracked windshield in several areas worldwide. That means a single crack could park a trucker for an undetermined amount of time waiting to get fixed. The Tesla armored glass takes away that risk.

Just like other Teslas, the app will be available for the Semi. That feature includes remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, location tracking, and connection to Tesla Mobile Service.

Trucking is a unique business. The costs are difficult to predict mainly due to the fluctuations in the cost of diesel and maintenance. When the Semi was unveiled in 2017, the diesel fuel price per gallon was $2.50; Five years later, it has more than doubled.

Tesla estimates that operators will save approximately $200,000 over three years because electricity is 2.5 times cheaper per mile. There will also be considerable savings by not having to leave the truck in the shop for routine maintenance and less time off the road for cracked windshields.

The Semi's aerodynamics produce even bigger cost savings if they operate in convoy. It's estimated a three-truck convoy averaging 60 miles per hour would cost $0.85 per mile. That price not only beats diesel trucks but also trains.

Big name companies were some of the first to put down a deposit. Walmart ordered 130 Semis, UPS purchased 125, Pepsi is waiting for 100, Anheuser Busch asked for 40, and FedEx has reserved 20.

Other names reported to have bought the Semi include Sysco, DHL, Ryder and Loblaws. It's believed that several independent truckers have also secured the Semi. Obviously, Tesla is using its Semi. The attention-grabbing technological breakthrough has been spotted delivering Tesla products to dealerships in California.

A Megacharger has been installed at the Pepsi facility in California as well. Expect more companies to jump on board as these impressive beasts start to be spotted on highways worldwide.

While Tesla has closed reservations, buyers in the United States may be lining up to get in once Tesla starts retaking orders. The Inflation Reduction Act announced in July could net Tesla Semi buyers upwards of $40,000 in incentives.

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