Tesla s Autopilot 2022.4 update improves regenerative braking for more efficiency in slow-moving traffic
Tesla's latest autopilot software update is not only more efficient because it uses more regenerative braking, but it's also said to offer a better driving experience in slow-moving, stop-and-go traffic.
Regenerative braking is one of the features of electric vehicles that drivers of internal combustion engine cars can sometimes find difficult to get used to. Instead of converting the kinetic energy into wasteful thermal energy using regular braking, regenerative braking replenishes the battery of electric cars and is therefore a key technology behind the astonishingly high efficiency of modern electric cars.
Tesla has improved this feature with a new software update for Autopilot, which is said to now use more regenerative braking at low speeds. This should lead to higher efficiency and thus to longer ranges. According to the official change log, these changes should primarily be noticeable in slow stop-and-go traffic. The driving experience in such situations is also enhanced by allowing for smoother stops.
According to an Electrek article, this software update, version number 2022.4, has already started rolling out, but as always it may take up to a few weeks before all Tesla owners can benefit from the improvements in Autopilot.
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Electrek
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