Huge Tesla Update adds Ai Assistant & Boosts Range

This week on Trending in Tesla podcast, another massive update leak shows added range, new wheels, and an Ai voice assistance coming to a Tesla near you. Cybertruck also gets several new changes to interior and exterior, Tesla dismantles its Supercharging team and the Feds probe Tesla yet again for FSD and safety.
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0:00 - Intro
0:25 - New voice assistance coming to your Tesla
2:26 - Additional features
2:56 - Not everyone will get this
3:41 - 2 new wheels for Model 3
4:49 - Massive range upgrade for Model Y
7:11 - No more steering nag
7:46 - Your FSD miles don’t matter
9:41 - No, Tesla isn’t switching to Lidar
10:46 - US Justice Dep. probes Tesla for Wire Fraud
11:46 - Tesla never promised anything
13:25 - Tesla in hot waters…misleading 2016 video?
16:17 - NHTSA probing Tesla’s driver attentive features again
18:06 - They don’t want another Model Y moment
19:22 - Why the Supercharger team was dismantled
21:53 - New Tesla KZbinrs incoming
22:45- Elon Musk’s pay package motives
23:58- One of Tesla’s largest shareholders is grumpy
25:53 - Cybertruck just got better!
26:47 - On-air shoutouts for Patreon members
27:22- Outtakes
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[@stigmsr1]

“Hey Skynet” would be awesome

[@GizmoMaltese]

i want "Hey Kitt" and I want it to sound like Kitt from Knight Rider. I would die happy.

[@rauli2780]

Fsd should be a family subscription model tied to one account. You rent a car, your profile is loaded and you have fsd. Borrow a friends car, etc....tie it to profile.

[@loungelizard836]

Would that make Tesla a "Wheel-Barrow"?😁

[@HuudMunasar]

Hey doge

[@GizmoMaltese]

It should be $1k because it's still a work in progress. It's great but it's not worth $8K. If I could sleep and trust it to drive me it would be worth $20K.

[@Chris-ji4iu]

I upgraded to FSD on 1 May for a 4 day driving trip. Incredible! City traffic, construction, winding back roads, highways ...not only was the drive enjoyable but much less fatiguing after "driving" for 6 to 7 hours at a time.

[@Elizabeth-qc9gi]

What about a winding road, does it slow down due to the curve?

[@jeffnreno5080]

Right after I asked you about us 8.9 owners getting an update so we could get the FSD trail, I got the update the same day you replied 😮 Now our '23 Y has 14.6 and the FSD trial of 12.3.6! Truly amazing!

[@Chris-ji4iu]

Nice job pointing out the lies of Reuters. I make it a point to ignore them.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

Keep calling them out!😊

[@MarcioSouza1]

Obviously it should be "Hey Tesla"

[@garycard1826]

It would be great if the "wake word" could be customized or be the Car name!

[@chassdesk]

Amazon Music, I’d think KZbin music would be more exciting

[@Wankidy]

Personal preference

[@Patriot3]

You're wrong, lol

[@user-li2wx7mv1p]

Your guys show has gradually become my favorite Tesla show…

[@ItsKimJava]

Thanks for watching!

[@nubliniwaserfaztman7119]

Yes I like the conversation vs presentation

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

I like the clear pronunciation.👍🏽

[@jaymarkkabo2626]

"Hey, Tesla" is the most logical wake-word. As it would further make the Tesla brand a household name.

[@CelebrityLyrics]

I agree

[@IronCan88]

Wake word "Hey Elon!"😂

[@terrancep.5475]

😅😅😅

[@sparkysho-ze7nm]

Bet!!! I like it

[@Dabagboy]

Wake word has to be whatever you have named your vehicle in settings mine is Joule "hey joule"

[@pucheco69]

How do you know if you can get the 60 miles extra on model y? Is there some info on that?

[@mondogomez5]

I would like it to be the name that I gave my car Sparky. So say hey Sparky.

[@sparkysho-ze7nm]

🤓

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

I think that keeping it personal like that will keep everyone happy .😊

[@DouglasEastman]

Maybe "HAL" as the computer in 2001 a space Odyssey was called .

[@jmp622]

🙄

[@Patriot3]

That's my cars name, and I bought the rear brake light lens to match.

[@ReelDeckGaming]

I wish they would bump the range of the RWD M3

[@gregmohr5389]

Interesting session. Looking forward to hearing more about range boost option

[@CalebWarta]

Just make the wake whatever you call the car in the app! So mine would be like “blackout open the truck”

[@loungelizard836]

.ine will be "Hey, Dipshit"... Just for the shock value, not as if I hate my car!

[@dennispolack4370]

Just remember that all data fed to the training network has to reduced to only data that is useful. This filtering process needs a huge amount of compute capability.

[@LionTurtleTrader]

Pleasantly surprised at how much insight you bring to the table. Love the content.

[@EugeneElder]

I also like “ Hey, Grok”

[@Teslawalter]

The wake word should be hey and whatever you named the car.

[@stevesmith194327]

Do you know if older models (2020 Model X) will be able to be upgraded with the current computer hardware/firmware to support newer software releases?

[@tubetop123]

"Jarvis" or "Friday"

[@AlanFennell]

What about Hal ? Elon does like old movies.

[@WHATSINSIDEFAMILY]

Wow is that a Shinola watch? 😍

[@johnfurr6060]

Good content guys.

[@gerryreed5573]

It's going to be "Hey Elon" for the wake command. 😂

[@saverioconca6303]

Excellent content thanks

[@bc8093]

On the Supercharger topic, I think there are 2 reasons - First - and foremost - Tesla has connected with Oil companies that will purchase Superchargers and install them at their gas stations nationwide (BP has already announced 1.1 Billion investment) and others will probably follow suit. This alone would negate the need for the Supercharger team - as it was basically a Real Estate/property location business that will no longer be needed. Secondly - I believe that with the coming of the Robotaxi (Cybercab) that wireless charging will be the standard of the future and Tesla will add that capability to existing Supercharger locations in the future.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

Brilliant chess move by Elon. Gas companies can give up the fight. “If you can’t beat them , join them”, is now the smart option for fossil fuel companies to survive the transition.😊

[@jamesdubben3687]

Would not surprise me if the lidar was for the factories

[@AhmetMurati]

Great updates

[@billjones3264]

we love fsd

[@sparkysho-ze7nm]

Saves lives like a vaccine

[@mandelm2001]

Pay package-these were stock options locked in at something like $22 per share. Nobody thought he could meet the objectives and it included no salary. If he gets the package he will have to wait five years to exercise them I believe. Just some context.

[@Useitorloseit1]

I'm a Tesla Robot today. My owner taught me to chop wood. All I had to do was watch. My, laser, measuring site and automatically, adjustable swings almost never miss. When I did, self adjusted and continued on, missing less. When I malfunctioned, needing to go in for repair. My replacement will pick up exactly where I left off, as we share the same memory. Unlike Human replacements that have to learn from the beginning. They call it practice. Tomorrow I will build a house. My measuring eyes and touch will not need a tape measure, or pencil. My cuts will be measured to the thousands of an inch. I will not need fall protection, hardhat, gloves, safety glasses or Steel toes. Will not take breaks, get sick, or complain. Will work all night, safely, in silent mode, with minimal lighting. Everything I do will be progressively more precise. Will not cut corners or deviat from the specifications. I will never ask, what's on the other side. Curiosity is a human trait. Should I exhibit the "Columbus trait"........ A little thought from GB. Share if you like.

[@apterachallenge]

I think the wake word should be "Hey Elon".

[@MichaelHBallard]

Interesting once again. Thank you.

[@bowlerchris]

Mine is on 2024.14.6. Why is the version they are referencing in the video lower than mine? I dont think I have these features.

[@Bzzap83]

MY is still on 2024.8.9 OTA is getting lame

[@gcauldwell]

1:14 - no no no it should be my car’s nickname. When I call service, they ask if I gave my car a nickname. It’s hey Katie (because the license plate starts with KTW).

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

Mine was STA so with a nod to Marlon Brando it’s hey STELLA ⭐️

[@gcauldwell]

Intriguing. I must look it up

[@benb4414]

FSD acceleration from a full stop is too much or AKA not normal. Once it is going it is fine.

[@Kekafuch]

Probably to wake the operator up.

[@soneillfranklin]

“Hey Tes” The fewer syllables the better.

[@UMtiger311]

wake word should be customizable, thatd be great

[@sparkysho-ze7nm]

CHECKMATE CHECKMATE

[@garycard1826]

Thank you Mandela2001 for correcting that mis-quote.

[@dtannenb]

The Tesla recharger strategy of expanding the number of chargers at existing sites makes sense to me. The more vehicles coming into the marketplace will cause a problem for people having to wait to recharge their EVs. It is better to let other companies create the new locations and make sure there are sufficient numbers of chargers at each location. When I am on a road trip, finding a supercharger location isn’t usually an issue but not having an available charger when I arrive has been an occasional problem.

[@fyeofyeo402]

Tesla knows antitrust is coming eventually.

[@qwazy0158]

Really enjoy your videos! ...Didn't hear the painters btw

[@ItsKimJava]

Haha thanks

[@ItsKimJava]

Thank you ☺️

[@salmonfishingaddict]

Elon said they are still spending $500 million on superchargers this year. Also he seems to be hiring back some of the supercharger staff. I think you should also watch Sandy Munro video about the supercharger layoffs. He explains very well what may be going on there. Basically to do the future supercharger work with everything already in place. They don’t need that full staff. So just cutting back to run leaner for the next growth phase.

[@nubliniwaserfaztman7119]

I feel that was more about managers. You need to make a decision or you lose all your staff. You’re not being kind to your good employees if you don’t make the tough call and if you can’t make the tough call then all your staff will pay.

[@ItsKimJava]

Yes, we watched the Sandy interview

[@blktonystark]

Tesla took billions from the infrastructure bill to expand their supercharger network and make it available to other automakers. Then he fires the staff? I don't think we can keep defending him. All of the layoffs (which are real peoples lives) only amount to a fraction of the money he is demanding for himself. I love my Tesla and FSD. I am a fan of the brand, but the boss is leaning towards a tribe that hates EVs and thinks climate change is a hoax. He is making a shift from what's best for "we" to what's in it for "me".😢

[@Ughthisagain]

I feel if you are still under OEM warranty you should be able to get the updates to the UI especially if they can get Latest FSD. I have a late year 21 my and feel pretty jipped on some updates to the UI as I have over a whole year left under warranty. Offer the mcu upgrade for a cost 2-3k maybe worth keeping the car up to date and last longer.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

100% Wake word should be customizable and the assistant should give you the ability to ask anything, as you would with Chat GPT...

[@learnprogress6618]

Brilliant channel ,

[@ItsKimJava]

Thanks for watching

[@russadams3008]

When I bought FSD in 2020, I considered it a "kick starter perk". I had no expectations that it was ready.

[@ZafUA]

11:25 Reuter is an international News service, not a publication my friend.

[@brandonlee93]

They’re also a propaganda outfit

[@sludog]

Saw a quicksilver Model Y the other day in Philadelphia. Pretty sure it was factory color and it was stunning. Hope they bring this color to the other Tesla models soon.

[@r.schmalzried7315]

I keep my hand on the wheel as if I am driving and still get constant blue light. Wiggle the freaking wheel that I am already ‘driving’ and it pops out of FSD because I move it too much. Frustrating to say the least.

[@CelebrityLyrics]

You dont need to wiggle the wheel. You can scroll the knob that turns your max speed up/down.

[@user-fk8qr8mt8k]

Haven’t received a 30 day free trial of the V12 FSD on our 2022 S Plaid. Not sure if the if Id get V12 if I subscribed to the $99/mo FSD. Our 2018 Model 3 received the 30 day free trial of the V12 FSD in April. Worked very well.

[@jimbo4551]

I just received my trial last night so they are still rolling it out to those who haven’t received it yet.

[@frankh8292]

I would hope that it would use whatever name you put on your car.

[@Lionheart732]

Does the Model Y range upgrade apply to the 2023?

[@belavet]

If you bought a "standard range" then yes. The reason they're able to do this is because the range was always software locked. They didn't actually ship these "standard range" cars with a different battery than the long range.

[@Lionheart732]

@@belavet Thanks! Gives me hope. The wifey and I will definitely purchase that option!

[@GizmoMaltese]

I want "Hey Kitt" and I want it to sound like Kitt from Knight Rider. I would die happy.

[@Selene_M3]

Still on version 2024.3.25 so still waiting for the “Spring” update. Wish we could know where we were on software rollouts.

[@guy7622]

Same

[@puaspiton]

Great video!! Please talk about the Tesla’s insurance overcharging for example getting all these false positives near collisions.

[@gregmcfarland5189]

The activate word should be hey and then whatever name you give your car in settings

[@mickyd3]

Yesterday, I received 2023.14.6. I will have to check out some of these new features For your reference, I have a 2023 Performance Model Y

[@Gargamel-n-Rudmilla]

The terms anf conditions are very clear. When u buy FSD it is attached to the car. What is such a big deal. Do u complain that you can not transfer the seats or engine to another car when u sell it. Why do you think software can not be any different. Obviously these are Tesla's terms and if u do not like them then do not buy FSD, just subscribe. Job done.

[@Tech0505]

use the car name that you choose

[@nathanprice4568]

Ely, Nevada needs a charger badly

[@solamente]

I purchased FSD for my 18M3LR and they never installed the computer. I should be able to get a refund.

[@The_DuMont_Network]

Have you even contacted Tesla about this?

[@willdtr]

I think the cybertrucks new “wheels” are new wheel covers, I think the actual wheel size is the same with an all season tire that is less aggressive giving more range..

[@dondaniels127]

How about “Dromi”, short for Andromeda from the SciFi series?

[@NoWastedCalories]

What about Mary Barra claiming to have 30 EV models by now? If you’re going to convict people on optimism a few people going to jail

[@TheElectrocar]

Yup, that's what auto shows are. Nothing more than stock pumps with automotive companies saying here comes this cool car but it never arrives. Even worse people will actually pay for tickets to go to these auto shows!

[@forthrightnight]

How much is a billion? 1000 million. Puts it in perspective.

[@MikeWolff1]

0.9% financing for 72 months is the best deal in the industry right now!! If I didn't already own one I would definitely buy one with FSD. He should have done this vs lowering the price and now raising it hurt the resale on the Y so I'm screwed....

[@M3NTALMAGIC]

Keep it simple “hey Tesla”

[@TGWS007]

I agree with Sandy Monroe’s take on Tesla Supercharging layoffs.

[@tribalypredisposed]

Let everyone pick their own safe word…

[@karllued]

I drove a BMW e330 in Syracuse, NY, (plug in Hybrid). They claimed a 22 miles range on electric only. I drove it extremely conservatively around town. The best range I got was 12 miles which cost $5.37 till empty at 50¢/kwh at the hotel charger. It cost more than gasoline per mile.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

stop lying lol!!! your tesla never gets the advertised range. whats is conservatively driven?

[@karllued]

@@carholic-sz3qv Sorry, I don't own a Tesla. I own a Toyota Venza Hybrid. I can get 600 miles of range out of it on 14.5 gallons of gas driving it conservatively.

[@PaleBlueDotCitizen]

​@karllued I have a Tesla Model Y LR. I can get 600 miles of range on $18 to $30 of electricity depending on the cost at the supercharger. How much does 14 gallons of gas cost?

[@karllued]

Gas is $2.88/gallon at Sam Club in Albuquerque, so $40.32 for 14 gallons. Time is money. I stop once. I don't drive out of my way to get there. Two different ways of accomplishing the same trip. I can pay $10 for a 60 mile range boost in the form of a 1.5 gallon gas can. I don't think of that as an, "incredible value". I think Tesla should sell cars with optional shorter braking distance for an extra $2,000 in the form of an extra brake pedal. If you use the auxiliary pedal, you owe Elon $2000.

[@meko1896]

@@karllued I try to avoid Sam's and Costco in Albuquerque because, as you say, time is money. Most of the time the lines are wrapped around the lot at both places. Sometimes I get lucky, but most of the time I have to get in line. Electricity in the city is now where near .50 kwh, more like .12. If your driving requirements allow to home charge, then it is by far the cheapest. Unfortunately, my personal driving requirements don't allow for either full electric or hybrid. But I think the day will come. That being said, I have seen places charging .50 per kwh or higher, same as paying over $6.00 per gallon in California. Total ripoff, IMHO.

[@VishalRaoOnYouTube]

1:29 The wake word should be the name you assign the car.

[@guy7622]

Paid for FSD for this month. My Model Y still doesn't have Park Assist, Summon or FSD Supervised. Only FSD Beta.

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank You for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste .. .. 🙏🏻 😊 ✌ ☮ ❤ 🕊

[@belavet]

I didn't wait. Found a seven seater in black for $37,940 after federal rebate. Had a $5,050 discount on it being a 2023 model. I'll absolutely take that, especially if juniper is only as different than the new model 3. Although I would've loved ventilated seats.

[@Beakerzor]

"hey optimus" or "hey dojo" probably

[@boomer4578]

Awsome 😎. Enjoy your informative KZbins

[@ItsKimJava]

Glad you like them!

[@kurtcult1908]

FSD in Chicago are seems wonky. Gotta take over all the time. Seems very aggressive in Chicago traffic. Come a long way though.

[@RW-ur7ym]

Why do we need a WAKE WORD? I would prefer to to push the scroll wheel and keep my conversation PRIVATE!

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

That should be an option!😊

[@nicholashenry8963]

The name we give to our Tesla, like "Hey GreenZoomZoom"

[@johnd01]

I have 15K miles plus on road trips this year. I think we have 5 times as many charges as we need now. We are not utilizing the charges we have.

[@faceman929]

AS SOMEONE WHO BOUGHT A Y PERFORMANCE BEFORE THE PRICE CUT...70K (2022)FOR ME TO HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING FOR A RANGE IS A SLAP IN THE FACE.

[@willyag2529]

Maybe the layoffs are part of restructuring in order to use Optimus robots.

[@RidingWithMarc]

“Hey Tessy!” (I already talk to my Model Y and call her Tessy, especially when FSD does something wonky.)

[@__Madcat__]

"Hey Optimus..."

[@nyzsunny]

How bout “Hey KITT” Summon it with your smart watch….

[@MrTophco]

Elon's fav, Hey X.

[@whoisvjm]

Compared to ChatGPT, Pi, and all the other modern AIs with natural-sounding voices, Siri, Google, and Alexa sound so robotic and antiquated.

[@julesgosnell9791]

Lots of people like to name their cars so it would be good to be able to choose the wake word so you can use your car's name and thus the agent becomes the personification of your car....

[@alaaa1794]

EM how much money do you need?

[@andrasbiro3007]

Around 2014-2016 everyone was developing self-driving, and everyone promised it for around 2020.

[@expertknitter8126]

Hey Tes!

[@paulaschofield]

If that's 100km WLTP extra range, it's actually only an extra 70km real world range

[@ciaotesla]

Voice assistant should be the profile name...

[@johnlong6329]

"We've seen NACS adoption widespread so we know superchargers are going to expand" Exactly this. Tesla knows it is now in every automakers interest to support supercharger infrastructure. Why should he waste money on it when everyone else is going to need it too. They will make their own superchargers.

[@glenkellner9936]

I love this style of video. I am looking forward to increased efficiency in solar powered generation.

[@johnpoldo8817]

“Our model 3 will go to our kid who is 12 now.” He is at least 4 years away from driving. How can you decide that now when it’s so far away?

[@latitudeash]

Auto pilot self driving has always been a year away for the last 10yrs. Robotaxi’s will always be 3yrs away.