Tag: Autonomy

Tesla’s FSD Licensing Dream Crashes
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Tesla’s FSD Licensing Dream Crashes

Elon Musk’s vision of other automakers licensing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system has hit a brick wall. In recent comments on X, the CEO admitted that no one is interested in adopting the technology.The idea was once touted as a key part of Tesla's future business model. Musk claimed competitors would inevitably come knocking to license FSD, citing the software’s superiority over alternatives like Waymo or GM’s Super Cruise. But reality hasn't played out as expected.Earlier this year, Ford CEO Jim Farley shot down any notion of adopting FSD technology, calling it “not as good” compared to its own autonomy efforts and those offered by Google's Waymo. The sentiment echoed the broader industry’s skepticism towards Tesla's approach.Tesla’s aggressive deployment strategy sets it apart fro...
Tesla Stock Gets ‘Must Own’ Status from Melius Research
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Tesla Stock Gets ‘Must Own’ Status from Melius Research

Tesla stock has caught the attention of Wall Street firm Melius, which recently labeled TSLA as a “must own” in its latest investor note. Analyst Rob Wertheimer believes Tesla is poised to dominate the future of automotive technology with its advancements in self-driving and autonomy.Wertheimer’s prediction hinges on the growth potential of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) program, which he sees as a tipping point for autonomous driving technology. As we reported earlier this year, Tesla aims to roll out its FSD capabilities in Europe by February 2026, a significant step towards realizing the company’s vision of global dominance. This timing is crucial, as it aligns with Tesla's continuous improvements and updates, such as the recent v14.2 version, which has seen mixed reviews.One aspect th...