Tesla Update Gets the Green Light

Oct. 7, 2020
A new Tesla update enables autonomous vehicles to drive through green lights without intervention from drivers.

Oct. 7, 2020—The latest software update from Tesla enables its autonomous vehicles to drive through a green light without explicit permission from the driver. 

The new "Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control" feature empowers autonomous systems to drive through intersections that are straight during a green light, sans permission from the human driver behind the wheel. 

According to Hot Hardware, the Tesla update also comes with features like a PIN-protected glovebox, prioritized Bluetooth connections, and Speed Assist improvements. 

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