Unveiling on Oct 17th

[BluestarE3]

(Preferably in Founder's Edition Red)

Sorry, that color already has been dropped from the palette.

 

[Shipbldr200]

Sorry, that color already has been dropped from the palette.

Are you now telling the the only non-premium priced color I can get is Black??? Is the model 60 suit going to disappear from the design studio a week after the unveiling...?

This changes everything...

 

[HankLloydRight]

Ahhh... No!

I want the freaking suit. No confusion here.

The suit is freaking amazing.

The bad news is that the UI was developed by the same software team that released V8.0.

You have to double-tap the facemask to bring up any commands.

 

[BluestarE3]

Any truth to the speculation that the suit's visor will feature an augmented reality display? At least as an option on the ludicrous model?

 

[McRat]

There will be another trim level for sale for the Model S. Option code OMGIJSM (oh my gawd, I just sh*t myself). The car will have retractable wheeliebars and dual parachutes, and come with easy to clean vinyl seats.

 

[shokunin]

I'd love to see an electric bicycle, similar to the Rimac's Greyp G12H / G12S at a lower price point.

 

[Dutchie]

Look, it's an unveiling without a big event. New models, dual motor etc. Were always unveiled during an event. This will be just an adaptation like new colours and/or new battery options.

 

[mhan00]

This seems the most likely speculation: Tesla is about to increase its lead in semi-autonomous driving w/ ‘Tesla Vision’: computer vision based on NVIDIA’s parallel computing

If this turns out to be correct, it's pretty significant. Probably won't roll out as quickly as some may wish, but significant nonetheless.

Maybe they've already been putting the new chip and camera software into the newly delivered S and X cars, but with AP 1.0 hardware? So they're no longer using MobileEye's hardware, but instead using the new Tesla rig instead, but since there's no additional camera or radar sensors none of the new owners knew about it?

 

[mhan00]

Actually, the more I think about it, the more I think this will be a minor thing. If it was major, and I'd consider AP 2.0 to be major, I would think there would be more fanfare and a bigger event planned than one off hand tweet a week before. Arrrrrrgh, I keep second guessing myself. The 17th can't get here soon enough.

 

[ggnykk]

Any truth to the speculation that the suit's visor will feature an augmented reality display? At least as an option on the ludicrous model?

We need the metal suit to come with extra after-burner and propellant to fly to Mars.

 

[Vitold]

"unexpected by most " means that over 50% people do not expect it but less than 50% do.

Did anyone expect unveiling on the 17th? I think it's safe to say that no one or only Tesla people. Therefore I think that unexpected by many refers to a product not the date. What product is expected by less than 50% of people?

Autopilot is expected by most - same with v8.1, 100kWh battery, solar roof, powerwall 2.0 and model Y.

My guess would be rear bench seat in model X, middle console in 6 passenger X or Spotify service in USA.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

My guess would be rear bench seat in model X, middle console in 6 passenger X or Spotify service in USA.

None of those really sound like a "product" to me. I think it would have to be a product that could be sold separately and not just as a new or updated option.

I guess we'll find out next Monday!

 

[ravana]

______________
plankeye: You may be right!!!!! Or--Purple edition to commemorate Prince's passing.

Or a joint color + book release with the other purple one

 

[Trev Page]

It's autopilot 2 related: Fast forward to 39:34 for the question about autonomy and his answer about an event later in the year.

 

[Xminus6]

It really feels like AP2. Its not something you would generally gather a large press corp for because it's not a visual product introduction. Its more of a talking point that can be demonstrated by a video.

 

[RDoc]

It will be playlists in the Media Player.

 

[Az_Rael]

Did anyone expect unveiling on the 17th?

Well, the referral program ends Oct 15th, so there was speculation about an event shortly afterwards when the referral program was renewed in July. Although the 28th event is probably better timing for that.

 

[ohmman]

"Unexpected by most" is a funny thing to discuss on this forum. Because, honestly, we're not the target audience for "most" here. Whatever it is, I'm willing to bet we've expected it in some form or fashion. Don't look forward to a surprise - you'll be likely to be disappointed.

 

[phaduman]

The AP1.0 was announced in early Oct 2014. This is the two-yr anniversary. 2yrs is eternity in the world of EM. So AP2.0 would be my bet. MobileEye divorce must have impacted the roll-out of dual-camera (based on casing/findings, one cam for each lane/side dedicated, like in some other cars BMW/Volvo? which are MI based?) and going triple (Bosch) would be quite a challenge for Tesla to adjust to - but they are likely used to such challenges. As the re-tooling happens at the beginning of the quarter (I read somewhere), I would think the AP2.0 h/w would be getting into productions starting 1st week of October. If all this is true, I would be disappointed, my car (to take delivery next week) was built in mid Sept :-(.

Continuing, Musk will not announce new product in Oct if they cannot sell more cars using that unveil, in this Q4. That means, if its the h/w for AP2.0, it has to be in production already.

Another thought on "new production" could be a completely new feature/option for Model S/X that they can charge for (earn revenue). If it is s/w enabled, and can be offered to all model S and X customers with a s/w update, that would be a game changer - as it would give maximum $$. Can't think of what it is, but perhaps letting the Model S/X battery be used as a powerwall for those hurricane season states where the Tesla could power their homes for a day or two (at a cost). Or, that 60/70 owners could "rent" the built-in extra battery for short durations (long weekend trips).

Perhaps, a Google collaboration - offer google autopilot "app" for model S/X cars, at a price-point. So, now, Tesla customers could choose between Tesla/MI or Tesla/Google auto-pilot modes.

 

[FlatSix911]

Additional confirmation...
Tesla is about to increase its lead in semi-autonomous driving w/ ‘Tesla Vision’: computer vision based on NVIDIA’s parallel computing

Some of these platforms have started shipping only in the past few weeks, which makes the timing particularly interesting since Elon Musk announced yesterday that Tesla is planning an event for a product unveiling on October 17. While we can’t confirm that the Autopilot 2.0/Tesla Vision will be part of the event, it looks like a real possibility.

Regardless on what hardware ‘Tesla Vision’ will be running on, it is important to note that just like with the introduction of the first generation Autopilot, Tesla is expected to release hardware in its vehicles and then gradually release more advanced autonomous features through over-the-air updates. The company is still releasing significant Autopilot updates on two-year-old hardware.