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Another engaging point was raised about the types of batteries the Tesla Semi might utilize, including lithium iron phosphate (LFP) variants. Given Tesla’s extensive use of different battery types across its vehicles, there remains a real possibility that LFP could be part of the semi's configuration, contingent on performance metrics and production scaling.
Challenges Surrounding Autonomous Driving
Discussion also shifted towards the implications of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in commercial vehicles. An important point was brought up: in cases of breakdowns, human intervention is still required for compliance with safety regulations, such as placing hazard reflectors behind the vehicle, raising important questions about the future of autonomous trucking.