Leading American automaker Tesla has just launched its new over-the-air (OTA) software update 2023.32.7, offering new safety features and technological advancements.
As announced by the company’s X post, Tesla electric vehicles will now offer a new automatic hazard light feature to improve their visibility in case of a crash.
“If an airbag is deployed, hazard lights will automatically activate & flash faster to improve visibility
Update now rolling out to all US Model 3 & Y as well as S & X (2020 & newer).”
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How does it work?
As part of the latest software update, Tesla EVs will automatically activate their hazard lights upon airbag deployment.
The hazard lights will also flash faster than when drivers are manually activating them. According to the announcement, the update covers Model 3 and Ys along with the 2020 and beyond model years of the Model S and X.
With this new feature, drivers would not need to worry about activating the hazard lights in alarming situations like crashes.
Significance
This new safety feature will substantially aid in avoiding further accidents by informing nearby drivers and emergency responders of an accident.
It would increase the Tesla car’s visibility, considering its hazard lights will flash faster than normal. For comparison, below is the demonstration of manually activated hazard lights at normal speeds:
Meanwhile, here is the demo for the new update:
All that said, it will substantially reduce the risk of more accidents or collisions with other cars on the road.
Tesla’s OTA updates
Tesla has a reputation for prioritizing vehicle safety and technological improvements through regular software updates. Some of these updates also include enhancing driver experience and overall vehicle performance, Teslarati noted.
Through this, Tesla can keep advancing its electric cars’ capabilities without physically servicing them. Their EVs get significant refinements overnight without owners even noticing them.
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Tesla is indeed a company to rely on when it comes to vehicle safety. In fact, some of its popular vehicles, like the Model 3 and Y, have gained outstanding safety ratings from the US and abroad, including the prestigious Euro NCAP.
