Polished JAKEe CyberTruck Look
I recently came across a stunning, freshly polished CyberTruck on Facebook, owned by Dave Peck. It already featured a lightbar and running boards, but I couldn’t resist adding my JAKEe touch. I installed my JAKEe Rear Sail Window Panel and framed the bottom window sills in black—and wow, it looks absolutely incredible!
That being said, I am on the fence with the running boards. They look kind of cool, but at the same time conflict with the streamlined look of the CyberTruck by giving it kind of strange looking love handles.
I couldn't help but be curious about what a polished CyberTruck with my original JAKEe two-tone black wrapped bottom design would look like so I created the image below, which looks pretty sick!!!!
Below is the original image Dave Peck shared on Facebook of his CyberTruck, which still looks impressive. However, I believe the sail panels and blacked-out window sill wrap, as shown above, elevate its appearance a million times over. Polishing the CyberTruck’s steel costs a bit more than a PPF wrap, but the result is undeniably worth it. My sail wrap, which should cost around $500 to install, completely transforms the CyberTruck into a breathtaking masterpiece.
Below is another photo of Dave's polished CyberTruck that I added my JAKEe rear sail windows to.
My Take on the New 2WD Cybertruck
A HUGE Disappointing Step Backward
After much deliberation, I’ve decided to hold off on purchasing a Cybertruck until Tesla releases an updated/refreshed version. This choice might seem surprising, especially since I was among the first to reserve a Cybertruck during the initial pre-order window at the 2019 launch event. So, why didn’t I follow through when I had the chance to be first in line?
Tesla’s approach with the Foundation Series left such a horrible taste in my mouth! The significant cash-grab price hike, paired with a drastic reduction in range—down to 300 miles from the promised 500 miles—was a major anti-climatic letdown. Talk about overpromising and underdelivering!?!!
I believe Tesla is on the verge of revamping the Cybertruck, likely introducing a second-generation/refreshed model with improved range and fixes for the beta issues that have plagued the first generation. Since I’ve already waited this long, I figure I might as well hold out a bit longer for a better version.
Let’s talk about the new “Long Range” 2WD Cybertruck. Frankly, I think it’s a massive disappointment, and Tesla has dropped the ball by stripping it down so much. Cloth seats with no ventilation, no powered tonneau cover, and a slew of missing features?
This feels like another cash grab, and I’m deeply disappointed. When my local Tesla dealership reached out to gauge my interest in this new model, my response was blunt: “Even if you offered it to me for free—on the condition that I couldn’t sell it and had to drive it weekly—I’d still pass.” That’s how underwhelming I find this stripped-down CyberTruck. In my view, Tesla will struggle to sell many of these, and I hesitate to even call it a true CyberTruck.
Key Features Missing
from Long Range 2WD CyberTruck
Let's take a closer look at what Tesla has removed from the 2WD Long Range model CyberTruck compared to the AWD version:
Drivetrain: The 2WD configuration is a major downgrade from the AWD. A rear-wheel-drive truck feels out of place for a vehicle marketed as a rugged, all-purpose machine. 2WD means you can't drive it safely on snow and the performance in rain is degraded, and forget about taking it off-road. To my way of thinking, all vehicles in 2025 should come standard with AWD, kind of like ABS Brakes are standard today.
Performance: The 2WD takes 6.2 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph, compared to the AWD’s 4.1 seconds. For a truck that’s supposed to be a powerhouse, this sluggish acceleration is unacceptable.
Towing Capacity: The 2WD’s towing capacity is reduced to 7,500 pounds, down from the AWD’s 11,000 pounds, limiting its utility for heavy-duty tasks.
Tonneau Cover: The Cybertruck’s iconic powered tonneau cover—known as the sliding “Vault”—stands as a cornerstone of its futuristic design and rugged utility. This robust, seamlessly integrated hard cover is a standard feature on the AWD model, delivering not only a sleek, cohesive aesthetic, but also unmatched security and durability for the truck’s bed.
However, this hallmark feature is conspicuously absent on the 2WD model, replaced instead with an optional soft tonneau cover priced at $750. While the soft cover offers a modest range increase of up to 12 miles, it pales in comparison to the powered Vault, lacking the strength, protection, and visual impact that define the Cybertruck’s identity.
The omission of the powered tonneau cover in the 2WD variant isn’t just a minor spec difference—it’s a fundamental shift that completely dilutes the CyberTruck’s essence. The AWD’s standard hard cover reinforces the vehicle’s reputation as a bold, all-terrain powerhouse, while the 2WD’s soft alternative feels like a compromise, trading security and style for a marginal efficiency gain. This change not only undermines the 2WD model’s functionality but also strips away a key element that makes the Cybertruck instantly recognizable, leaving it as a less complete expression of Tesla’s groundbreaking vision.
Bed Lighting: The LED lights were removed from the RWD truck bed, which is totally lame.
Interior Quality: The 2WD comes with cloth seats instead of the AWD’s leatherette, and it lacks ventilated seats and rear heated seats, making the cabin feel cheap and uncomfortable. Cloth seats, in 2025!?!?
Rear Infotainment: The 2WD model skips the rear infotainment screen, reducing its appeal for passengers.
Tire Design: The 2WD is equipped with oversized tires that, in my opinion, look awkward and detract from the vehicle’s aesthetic.
Rear Light Bar: The absence of the rear light bar makes the 2WD look incomplete and far less striking than its AWD counterpart.
HEPA Filter: The 2WD model lacks Tesla’s trademark Bioweapon Defense HEPA filter.
Suspension System: The Long Range RWD is equipped with a non-adjustable coil spring suspension with adaptive dampers, which might deliver a firmer ride and less adaptability for off-road adventures. Its ground clearance tops out at 9.57 inches. In contrast, the AWD boasts an adjustable air suspension, offering up to 16 inches of ground clearance in "Extract" mode, making it far more capable on rugged terrain.
Power Outlets: The RWD lacks the AWD’s bed power outlets (2x 120V and 1x 240V) and cabin outlets (2x 120V), limiting its ability to power tools or devices on the go—a big deal for work or camping scenarios.
A Misstep in the Making
Tesla’s 2WD Cybertruck Pricing Gamble
In summary, the 2WD Long Range Cybertruck feels like a neutered hollow shell of what the Cybertruck was meant to be. Tesla’s decision to cut these features may have lowered the retail price by $10,000, but it has also significantly diminished the vehicle’s appeal. This move feels like a calculated attempt to maximize profit margins by testing the market's willingness to pay for a stripped-down version of the Cybertruck.
By leaving "zero cash on the table," Tesla is pushing the boundaries of what customers will accept. However, this strategy is likely to backfire. The 2WD model's lack of essential features—like the powered tonneau cover, AWD drivetrain, and premium interior—makes it a tough sell, even for die-hard Tesla fans. I anticipate that sales will be lackluster, forcing Tesla to drop the price by up to $20,000 in the coming months.
The issue isn’t a lack of demand for the Cybertruck—it’s the glaring disconnect between price and features in this variant, and I see the same misstep looming for the AWD and Tri-Motor Beast.
Tesla will likely roll out new AWD and Tri-Motor versions with cutting-edge 4680 batteries, keeping those sky-high prices unchanged, testing or monitoring price resistance—the exact same strategy Elon incorporated with the Model S refresh, where over the course of a year, he almost cut the price of the Plaid in half. Spoiler: it won’t work.
With EV competition ramping up and wallets tightening, buyers won’t stomach paying a fortune for what’s essentially a battery upgrade. I predict this will flop, leaving Tesla no choice but to act fast. Picture Elon Musk hitting the panic button, slashing prices on both models by about $20,000 overnight—like a Cybertruck fire sale. That drastic drop will be the jolt needed to finally kick sales into gear, and ironically force Tesla to deliver on its original promise for the CyberTruck.
Elon’s Pricing Playbook
Maximizing Margins with Cybercab and Beyond
Tesla’s pricing strategy, orchestrated by Elon Musk, operates like a finely tuned supply-and-demand algorithm, with Musk’s intuitive sense of market timing as the critical variable. Take the buzz around Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab, for instance. Many speculate it will disrupt Uber by launching at a fraction of the cost, say $0.50 per mile against Uber’s $2.00. But I predict a different approach. When Cybercab debuts in Austin, its per-mile rate will likely match or exceed Uber’s, capitalizing on early adopter enthusiasm and Tesla’s premium brand.
Over time—perhaps a decade—Tesla might gradually lower prices, potentially undercutting Uber by 20%, but never to the point of leaving significant profits untapped. This deliberate, high-margin strategy mirrors Tesla’s broader pricing philosophy, ensuring they maximize revenue while testing consumer willingness to pay for innovation. However, this approach misfired with the Cybertruck.
About 9 months after Tesla began delivering CyberTrucks they boasted about breaking even on the Cybertruck’s entire cost structure, yet their aggressive cash-grab pricing—marked by steep hikes and stripped-down features—has stifled demand, proving that even Musk’s keen market timing can miss the mark when greed overshadows value. Instead, Tesla should have taken the opposite tack: delivering CyberTrucks at the original 2019 announced prices.
Had Tesla priced the Cybertruck strategically, there would be lines snaking out the door and around the block today, with eager buyers clamoring to claim their futuristic pickup. Elon Musk once boasted of securing nearly 2 million pre-orders, a tidal wave of demand that promised to redefine the electric truck market. Yet, since deliveries began, Tesla has sold fewer than 50,000 CyberTrucks—a damning testament to how their pricing misstep and overzealous hype squandered monumental momentum.
The irony is almost surreal: when Tesla launched Cybertruck deliveries, they mandated that buyers sign an exclusive contract barring resale for a year, ostensibly to curb scalping and protect their vision. Now, a mere eighteen months later, Tesla struggles to move units in any meaningful volume, with unsold inventory piling up and resale values plummeting. This stark reversal—from draconian resale restrictions to a desperate scramble for buyers—lays bare the miscalculation that turned a potential blockbuster into a cautionary tale of hubris in the EV market.
A Theory on the Battery Technology
My hypothesis is that the Long Range 2WD Cybertruck is the first to feature Tesla’s long-awaited new dry battery cathode electrode 4680 cells, which are significantly cheaper to produce than the previous generation used in the Foundation Series. This theory is based on a tweet from Tesla employee Michael Guilfoy, who recently shared:
"Been waiting to acknowledge this great achievement by Tesla's 4680 Cell Manufacturing team since the end of last year... As Elon announced last night, our Cell Manufacturing team in Texas reached a huge milestone at the end of 2024 with becoming the lowest cost per kWh battery cell producer for Tesla!"
From what I understand, this new battery pack alone reduces the manufacturing cost of the Cybertruck by approximately $12,000. To the best of my knowledge, Tesla has not disclosed the kWh size of this new battery, but I suspect it’s similar to the older models. There’s also significant room in the Cybertruck’s battery pack area for taller batteries, like a 46/110 configuration.
I believe Tesla will soon launch a refreshed AWD Cybertruck with a range of around 420 miles, retailing for about $10,000 less than the current model. This mid-2025 refresh would address many of the shortcomings of the initial vehicles, which felt like beta testers, while offering better value.
Tesla Cybertruck 2025
Pioneering Wireless Charging and Refining a Beta Revolution
I believe the updated mid/late-2025 Cybertruck will introduce Tesla’s highly anticipated wireless charging system, a technology refined over years to mirror the seamless efficiency of smartphone wireless chargers. This system will likely be integrated into all Tesla Supercharger stations and offered as a home garage solution.
The charging process will be fully automated: upon entering a garage or approaching a Supercharger, the Cybertruck will autonomously align itself with pinpoint precision over a charging pad, using advanced sensors to optimize connection with the vehicle’s underbody charging puck.
Ironically, all Cybertrucks produced to date are reportedly pre-wired for this innovative system, ensuring compatibility and enabling a smooth transition to this game-changing feature, which will enhance convenience and redefine the EV charging experience.
My perspective is that, despite the awe-inspiring innovation of the Foundation Series Cybertruck—which, from personal experience, I’d argue is among the greatest vehicles ever crafted—these early models have effectively served as beta testers for the Cybertruck platform.
The cutting-edge technologies introduced, such as the dry cathode 4680 cells and pre-wired wireless charging compatibility, are poised to cascade into Tesla’s 2025 Model S and Model X refreshes. These upcoming models are expected to incorporate advanced features like bi-directional charging and all-wheel steering, leveraging the Cybertruck’s pioneering advancements to elevate Tesla’s entire lineup.
Reflecting on advice I received in my early 20s from a friend’s father—“Never buy the first year or two of a new model until the kinks are ironed out”—I find it profoundly relevant to the Cybertruck. This wisdom guided my decision to await the refined 2025 refresh.
Among the Cybertruck’s initial design missteps, the rearview mirror’s woefully inadequate functionality emerges as a glaring flaw, undermining driver safety and situational awareness. A robust solution would be to replace the traditional mirror with a high-resolution rearview camera system, seamlessly integrated into a dynamic video display. Fed by a camera strategically mounted at the Cybertruck’s rear roofline, this system would deliver a crystal-clear, unobstructed view, unaffected by the tonneau cover’s obstruction of the rear window.
Equally perplexing is Tesla’s baffling oversight in equipping the Cybertruck with a front camera complete with a wet washer system, yet neglecting to include a similar washer for the rear camera. The Cybertruck’s rugged design naturally kicks up significant dirt and debris, rendering the rear camera virtually useless on dusty or muddy roads. Drivers are often forced to rely on the central touchscreen for a rearview feed—already a compromise given the tonneau cover’s defeat of the traditional mirror—only to find the display marred by a grime-covered lens, obscuring critical visibility. This inexplicable omission transforms a cutting-edge feature into a frustrating liability, highlighting a critical lapse in Tesla’s attention to real-world usability.
Another telltale sign of the Cybertruck’s early-adopter status is the delayed availability of the signature Lightbar, standard on the Foundation Series “Beast” tri-motor variant. As of late April 2025, Tesla is only now catching up on delivering these Lightbars to original owners, and they remain unavailable for separate purchase for 2025 AWD or 2WD Cybertruck buyers. This lag underscores the platform’s beta nature. Compounding the issue, Tesla plans to offer the Lightbar for all Cybertruck owners starting in June 2025 at a steep $2,500, including installation—a price that feels like an opportunistic cash grab and further highlights the growing pains of this revolutionary yet still-maturing vehicle.
Final Thoughts
As a longtime Tesla enthusiast—and self-proclaimed president of the Tesla fan club—I couldn’t be more disappointed with this model! For now, I’ll keep waiting for a Cybertruck that lives up to the original hype. It’s a complete bummer, but I remain confident that Tesla’s best days are still ahead. However, the way they’ve handled the Cybertruck launch has been a blunder, and I hope they learn from it.
Tesla Cyber Roadster
With JAKEe Rear Sail Pyramid Window
CyberTruck Looks Like a Lotus Esprit
I know Elon Musk purchased James Bond's 1977 Louts Esprit that appeared in The Spy Who Loved me, and when I saw this image of a customized all white CyberTruck from Autographics, I had a deja vu moment, as I saw how remarkably similar it looks to James Bond's Lotus...On detail that is remarkably similar beside all the sharp lines is the Pontiac Fiero style abrupt rear side window shape...
Satin Frozen Ruby CyberTruck
Tesla CyberVan Concept
I hope Tesla comes out with a new Model X that has a similar for factor to the image below:
I noticed this Tesla CyberVan Concept in a goofy AI video on YouTube. So why am I including this? In my opinion the CyberTruck is currently the best vehicle ever made, with the Tesla Model S, coming in second, and the Model X coming in third. I think the Model X is an amazing car, but all the doors are absolutely horrible, especially the Falcon Wing Doors, which are horrendously terrible. Tesla recently confirmed they are coming out with an updated Model X, and I am hoping they will make a completely update model that has sliding rear doors, like a minivan, which would work 100 times better, and cost far less to make.
I think it would be cool if Tesla made a modular Model X design where the standard model would look like the one above, and would offer an extended wheelbase model with an even larger battery, and a luxurious third row that very comfortably seat people or serve as a camper, kind of like what we see in the goofy AI generated video below. I think the missing piece of the Tesla model puzzle is a vehicle that is designed to transport larger families. In other words, a larger Mini-Van that could comfortably seat 7 or 8 people.
I am including the original video below that this image came from, but I think since it's AI generated, it's pretty nonsensical, but I do like the way it look only in the image above, and I hope Tesla replaces the current Model X with a MiniVan-like design and if they nail it just right, it could displace the CyberTruck in universal appeal. I really hope and pray Tesla finally gets rid of those awful, stupid, terrible, useless falcon-wing doors.
A Note on My JAKEe
CyberTruck Sail Rear Window Wrap
If you follow Jake's Tesla World you are probably familiar with my JAKEe CyberTruck design reference I created the evening that Elon first showed off the CyberTruck 6 years ago. When I first saw the CyberTruck I thought it looked amazing, but I thought the abrupt ending of the rear window shape that did not follow and complete the pyramid CyberTruck silhouette shape make it look cut off, like a Pontiac Fiero, or something...So I went crazy, and came up with my idea for a two tone wrap that is black on the bottom and silver on the top. Many people who have purchased CyberTrucks have adopted and incorporated my design ideas, and I recently discovered this one from Brian K. Sheets.
I've spent many hundreds of hours deeply contemplating my JAKEe CyberTruck Design Reference look, and there is something I noticed that people did that made my design look a little off, and this article addresses this, and has some tips on how to enhance and overcome the challenge. The image above shows Jim's CyberTruck, with my rear sail window wrap idea, which he added, and it looks really cool, but it looks a little mismatched from certain angles. I figured out the way to overcome this challenge, and that is to continue the black wrap on the window ledge as pictured below, which has a mascara like effect. In other words, the original version pictured above looks kind of off as the rear sail window panel wrap does NOT line up with the rest of the pyramid panel structure. On the version below, which I added the black wrap along the window sill, makes it look completely aligned and cohesive.
Below is a excerpt from a recently published story that addressed this issue, so I thought I would add it for frame-of-reference:
One More Thing
Mark asked me if anybody sells the side faux window panels already pre-cut, and I mentioned that T-Sportline offers them for sale, and they call them "Tesla Cybertruck Rear Window Fade Out PPF Wrap Kit", but I pointed out to Mark that from what I can tell from some angles these sail panels don't look right or look kinda crooked.
JAKEe Mirror Polished CyberTruck
Design Reference
with Pyramid Sail Wrap side Panels
Lately, I have fallen in love with the look of a mirror polished stainless steel CyberTruck look. Just to be clear, when I say mirror polished stainless steel CyberTruck, this is achieved by having a professional metal polisher literally polish the hell out of the stainless steel panels on a CyberTuck, which is typically a process that takes several days and cost between $4500 and $8500. The professional polisher first sans the CyberTruck, then buffs and polishes it to a mirror finish.
One More Thing
Mark asked me if anybody sells the side faux window panels already cut, and I mentioned that T-Sportline does, and they call them "Tesla Cybertruck Rear Window Fade Out PPF Wrap Kit", but I pointed out to Mark that from what I can tell from some angles these sail panels don't look right or look kinda crooked.
I originally planned to wrap my CyberTruck when I get it with my original JAKEe CyberTruck Wrap design seen above, but I like the look of the Mirror Polished CyberTruck, I think I will do it first, and then maybe later add the black PPF on bottom, which I will now probably have to do in glossy, in order to match the top of the my CyberTruck which will have a mirror finish. This may not seem strange to you, but it does to me as I was stoked an confident I was going to immediately wrap it like my design above, so I can't believe I think I have changed my mind? I just think the mirror polished CyberTruck looks soooooooo RAD!!!!!! and soooooo NEXT-LEVEL, as it look otherworldly, and does not look at all like a standard CyberTuck...
Polishing A CyberTruck
Mark of the CyberBeast
I am a YuuuuuuuGe fan of the Polished CyberTruck look, and I published a story on it back in October on TeslaMagazine.org. I thought about how cool it would be to do this when I get my CyberTruck, but I had so many questions and thankfully Mark from Mark of the CyberBeast mentioned to me when I spoke with him that he was planning to polish the stainless steel on his CyberTruck, and he decided to document the entire process!!! I reached out to Mark to ask him questions about his polishing project, and his brilliant answers can be seen just below the videos:
Tesla Earnings Call
I was talking to Mark yesterday, about the CyberTruck, and his superb YouTube channel, and he mentioned he had just finished up his 2024 Tesla Earnings video which can be see below, and he makes many superb points. Mark has a great Tesla YouTube channel named, Mark of the CyberBeast, which I highly recommend. Mark is really smart, and we talked about perhaps collaborating in the future on an article and video comparing the AWD CyberTruck to The Tri-Motor Beast CyberTruck!
Masterclass on Tesla Stock
As A Long-Term Investment Vehicle
This interview which feature Cern Basher on Brighter with Herbert is one of the most profound conversations on the subject of the long-term value proposition of Tesla stock as an investment vehicle. In my persons option, I have long believed Tesla has had the entire automotive industry in check-mate, and will go on to become the single most valuable company on earth—by a long shot. If you study the history of Tesla stock you will discover that from its IPO on June 29, 2010 It's up 30,486.02% as of this writing.
It is also a fact that to date, over the past decade and a half since Tesla IPO'd, it has appreciated close to 5% per month. That's 5% per month, not per year, so that means on average Tesla stock has gone up on average close to 60% per year. This is the most critical key ingredient to thrust Tesla stock up above all other companies as Tesla has magnificent trajectory, which is key.
New 2025 Tesla Model Y
Launched in China
Tesla finally launched the new 2025 Model Y (Codenamed Juniper) exclusively in China today, and it looks PRETTY RAD!!! It's obviously just a matter of time before the U.S. and Berlin made Model Y are updated to match this design language. I think Tesla did a GREAT job with overhauling the design of what is currently the Number 1 best selling car on earth, and yes, I am talking about the Tesla Model Y. Tesla basically just made it look way more attractive, sporty and sleek.
Exterior Updates
As we see from the image below, the Model Y "Juniper" refresh design language is similar to the upcoming Tesla RoboCab, and on the back of the vehicle we see it has a similar diffused lightbar, which looks really cool...
If I could as Elon Musk One Question?
They say there is no such thing as a stupid question and If I could ask Elon Musk one question, it would be:
"How in the future will Tesla vehicles be able to drive safely using full unsupervised autonomy using just cameras? How for instance could a Tesla vehicle navigate safely on a road at night with really thick fog?"
Over the years, there has been a lot of speculation about the validity of Elon Musk's vision to make Tesla automobiles that are genuinely autonomous—meaning cars that can drive themselves without any human supervision. I have spoken to so many people who say Elon's vision is an impossible pipe dream.
I have NEVER doubted Elon's vision, but there were two important variables I questioned.
The dream of autonomous transportation, as it was originally put forth, was to have a Tesla vehicle that could drive itself from San Francisco to New York, without a person in the vehicle.
When Tesla first introduced FSD (Full Self Driving), there were two questions that would not stop popping into my head.
The first question, which I considered was "If a Tesla was going to be able to drive itself from San Francisco to New York, by itself, how would it charge itself along the way? 9 years ago, Tesla showed off this bizarre video that shows a prototype snake charger, that could robotically charge a Tesla through the standard wall charger outlet:
I always thought the solution above was NOT realistic or viable, but at the time I was already aware of wireless charing solutions for Electric Vehicles as I had attended the CES show in Las Vegas, and saw a working prototype that was similar to a wireless charger for a smartphone.
Back in 2020 I wrote a seminal article titled "Thoughts on the Future of Autonomous Vehicles: The Shape of Things To Come", in which I discussed my ideas on the future of autonomous vehicles. In that article, I included a profound video that showcased and documented the future reality of wireless EV charing becoming standard for autonomous cars, which can be seen below:
Recently, when Tesla announced the CyberCab, they mentioned they were going to be incorporating wireless charging, and thus one of the two final puzzle pieces was put in place. Below is an official Tesla Video that shows how their CyberCab will use wireless charging:
Of course, I realized this years ago, which was further confirmed with the advent of the CyberTruck as Sandy Munro's CyberTruck teardown discovered wire harnessing already built-in to the CyberTruck, that could simply come to life if a Tesla wireless charing pad was installed. In other words, all CyberTrucks can easily be upgraded to have wireless charging.
So this solves half the equation. Also, it's easy to see the amazing benefits of wireless charing for Tesla vehicles. For instance, your Tesla could pull itself into your garage automatically and position itself perfectly over the wireless charing pad. Also, if you plug in a current Tesla model to charge it today at home or at a Tesla Supercharger, or at a third party charger, in order to drive away, you have to manually unplug, and thus untether the vehicle, which oftentimes can be a pain.
With wireless charing, the drivers simply puts the car in drive and drives off. At Tesla Superchargers, it's kind of scary for many people to know they can't just drive off when they are plugged in, so if for instance somebody tried to attack them, they couldn't just drive away, without having to first get out their vehicle and manually unplug it. With wireless charing this is no longer an issue or concern.
I have even seen prototypes where the base/floor charing pad was on wheels that could move horizontally, vertically, or diagonally so it could optimize its charing position every time. Jordan Giesige, from The Limiting Factor just came out with a deep dive video on how Tesla Wireless Charing will work, which is interesting:
How "Tesla AI Vision" Works
The second half of the equation I set out to resolve, is based on the Tesla exterior camera system, which the car used to drive when placed in full self driving mode, which as of today is only available in supervised mode.
In other words, Tesla and Elon Musk have promised that in the future, they plan to release Full Self Driving (Supervised), which will allow Tesla models to drive themselves.
Several years ago, all Tesla models had both cameras and lidar sensors for autonomous driving. The logic was that whatever the camera couldn't see, the lidar could detect. Lidar is a form of radar, that can see through things.
An edge case or corner case complex driving challenge example would be:
What if an autonomous Tesla was driving itself on a slippery road where snow was falling, and there was thick fog, and let's say there was a person crossing the road, or traffic stopped ahead of your, that you could not see since the fog is so thick. If the car was traveling at 60MPH, and the cameras could not see through the fog, the lidar would see what was behind the fog, which makes perfect sense.
Vision Based Approach
But then a few years ago, Elon Musk informed the world that Tesla was completely removing lidar and all forms of radar from Tesla vehicles, and planned to move forward with a camera only approach. This confused me to no end, and with my scenario, I couldn't understand how a Tesla could drive itself safely in such a scenario as I just mentioned with all the fog, without crashing or posing a significant safety hazard.
I kept doing research on this subject and asked a number of smart people and nobody seemed to know the answer, but I recently stumbled into a video that addressed and seems to have resolved this issue. The video below is from BestINTesla and is titled: "The GPU Giants Bet Big on xAI - The Dawn of a New Era in Energy Storage - Tesla Triumphs Over Unions". In this video, around 9:44:00 he discusses this topic in detail:
