Tesla’s Full Self-Driving strategy is unfolding alongside technical progress and disputes over verification. With the rollout of version 14.3, performance has improved, while Elon Musk (일론 머스크) has stressed the safety of next-generation version 15, though questions have been raised about supporting data. Tesla is also remotely blocking unauthorised devices that enable FSD in regions without regulatory approval, while securing supervised FSD approval in the Netherlands and tightening safety requirements, including a user quiz condition.

U.S. electric vehicle startup Slate Auto is building a presence with an ultra-low-cost electric pickup strategy. It has drawn attention by securing 150,000 reservations, led by a price point under $20,000 and a highly customizable design. The company aims to start mass production by the end of 2026 and is reviewing a former printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana, as a production base. Changes to a $7,500 federal tax credit and management reshuffling are key variables.