Tesla to improve maps and navigation ‘dramatically’ over next several months, says Elon Musk
Tesla recently released some new improvements to its maps and navigation system with version 9, but CEO Elon Musk says that it’s only the beginning, as they are about to ‘”improve dramatically” over the next several months.
Expand
Expanding
Close
Tesla releases new Waze-like crowdsourced traffic data with latest navigation update
Tesla has completely revamped its maps and navigation system and it recently started releasing the first beta version of the system to its fleet.
Along with the update, Tesla is now also releasing a new Waze-like crowdsourced traffic data feature.
Expand
Expanding
Close
First look at Tesla’s new navigation engine
As promised by Elon Musk earlier this week, Tesla is about to finally release its long-promised new navigation engine, which Musk called ‘light years ahead’ of the current system.
Now we take our first look at the new system.
Expand
Expanding
Close
First look at Tesla’s new maps and navigation engine
Last month, we reported that Tesla is working on revamping its maps and navigation system with its own maps using new open source modules from MapBox and Valhalla.
While the new feature is not available in most Tesla vehicles, we get our first good look at the new ‘Tesla Maps’ system thanks to a resourceful Model S owner.
Expand
Expanding
Close
Tesla is updating its maps and navigation with open source mapping platforms
Maps are becoming increasingly important in vehicles and not just for navigation. Self-driving technology is reliant on maps and positioning, which is why Tesla is leading several different efforts to improve maps as part of this transition to autonomous driving and now it is adding new ones.
The company started updating its maps and navigation systems using MapBox and Valhalla.
Expand
Expanding
Close