This Week in Tesla: Tesla Roadster Likely Delayed / Tesla Releases New & Exciting Update

2020 Tesla Roadster Likely Delayed-

In a recent interview of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, conducted by Joe Rogan, Musk alludes to the fact that the upcoming Tesla Roadster (which was expected in 2020) may be delayed. After mentioning that the Model Y production, Cybertruck production, as well as opening the new factories in Shanghai and one in the US all take priority over the Roadster; signs are showing that the Roadster will likely not enter production until 2022. Although Tesla wants to build the Roadster, it simply does not make sense for it to be prioritized over so many important projects that will further expand the control over the market that Tesla already has.

Tesla Releases New & Exciting Software Update-

This week, Tesla released the new software version 2020.16 which includes some minor, but impactful changes. The new and notable features include a Toybox update, a Dashcam update, and a Charging Map update. The release notes for each of the above are as follows:

Tesla Toybox

The Tesla Toybox has been redesigned to make it easier to view and play. Simply scroll through the toys and adjust the associated controls. As before, to access the Tesla Toybox, tap the Toybox icon from the Application Launcher.

Dashcam Improvements

Dashcam is now easier to setup or erase. After plugging in a USB drive, tap Controls > Safety & Security > FORMAT USB DEVICE to format and create the associated folders for Dashcam. Note: Formatting the USB drive will also delete any existing clips.

Nearby Charging Stations

The charging list has been improved to easily filter nearby charging sites based on max power. Simply tap the charging icon on the map and filter by selecting the associated lighting bolt icons.

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