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Issue 270 - The ultimate guide to Tesla shortcuts and tips you may not know

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Discounts and referral program

All model 3s now qualify for the $7,500 federal rebate in the US
Great news! If you qualify for the federal rebate, all Model 3s now qualify as well. Prior to this adjustment, the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive didn't qualify, and the other two models were only eligible for a $3,750 rebate. If you're currently in the market for a new Tesla, please consider using our referral code: https://www.tesla.com/referral/ignacio9266

Referral program updates are now reflected in the Tesla app 📷
If you purchase a Model S or Model X using a referral code, you will receive 3 months of Full Self-Driving (FSD) and $1,000 off. If you purchase a Model 3 or Model Y, that will give you $3,500 in credits. If someone uses your code to purchase a Model S or Model X, you will receive 20,000 credits. These credits can be redeemed for merchandise, Tesla accessories, and vehicle upgrades.

 

Mission

Tesla is happy to license Autopilot/FSD and other Tesla technology
Several years ago, Tesla made all of its patents freely available, and recently, they started opening their Supercharger network to non-Tesla vehicles. Both actions align with Tesla's mission statement to "accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy". This week, Elon mentioned that they would be more than happy to license Autopilot/Full Self-Driving and other Tesla technologies to other car manufacturers. Personally, every time I rent a car, I find myself missing many of Tesla's in-car technologies. I believe the lane-keeping abilities of many cars are substandard, often deactivating unexpectedly in the middle of a turn. I would love to see more cars equipped with advanced features and software akin to those in my Model Y.

 

Software Updates

Tips and Tricks

New Models

FSD Beta

Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.2 Full Self-Driving in Venice and Santa Monica 📹
Here's a relatively uneventful video of Full Self-Driving (FSD) navigating around Venice and Santa Monica. The car was able to complete both drives without interventions, although, on a couple of occasions, it opted for the right lane a bit later than I would have preferred. According to the author, this update has been a significant improvement, with the system appearing more confident in turns and hesitating halfway through turns far less than in previous versions.
 

• FSD: Full Self-Driving

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