Tesla Software Updates Help Distinguish It From Other Carmakers
Tesla Fights `Range Anxiety’ With Driver Alerts
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Cars typically lose value over time as features become outdated. Tesla Motors Inc., the Silicon Valley automaker, actually adds capabilities to its vehicles.
How? By sending software updates to customers of its all-electric Model S sedan, similar to how Apple Inc. upgrades its operating systems. On Thursday, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said Tesla would improve its system for trip planning and helping drivers avoid running out of power. In a few months, it will push out a version 7.0 of the car’s software including an overhaul to the user interface and computerized steering in specific circumstances, he said.