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Wall Street says Tesla has effectively reached Level 4 self-driving in most conditions; is insurance the evidence?

A Wall Street analyst said Tesla\'s Full Self-Driving software has effectively reached Level 4 autonomy in most conditions. Piper Sandler\'s Alexander Potter cited Tesla\'s lower insurance premiums for heavy FSD users, preparations for a robotaxi business and disclosure of FSD subscriber numbers. He also pointed to his own long-distance trip using FSD. Critics question performance in bad weather and complex cities, and debate collision data and legal responsibility.

Mobility

Solid-state battery electric aircraft completes first crewed test flight

An electric aircraft equipped with solid-state batteries has successfully completed a crewed test flight, a step seen as supporting potential commercial use beyond electric cars. Helios Horizon said the June 6 flight carried a chief test pilot and focused on weight distribution and handling rather than range. The aircraft flew below about 500 feet at up to 60 mph. The company said its battery pack cost about $30,000 and used commercially available cells.

Industry

Who buys after SpaceX IPO? Index inclusion and insider sales in focus

Warnings are growing that SpaceX’s planned IPO could create a structure unfavourable to retail investors as rule changes lower thresholds for inclusion in major stock indexes. Faster entry could compel ETFs and pension funds tracking those indexes to buy shares soon after listing, despite limited tradable supply. Analysts also flag an insider selling schedule that may allow sales soon after earnings releases, alongside concerns over governance and recent losses.