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Shifting gears, Musk highlighted advancements in Tesla’s electric vehicles and autonomous driving. He shared a video of Tesla’s FSD (Full Self-Driving) system performing perfectly over a 22-minute ride, emphasizing the progress made in autonomous capabilities. Elon also referenced Tesla’s approach to open sourcing patents, contrasting it with legacy automakers like Ford, which are adopting Tesla-inspired innovations like large casting and integrated battery architectures.
Elon praised Ford’s recent advancements, noting that their focus on modular, scalable EV platforms echoes Tesla’s philosophies. Meanwhile, he criticized Europe’s EU plan to ban CO2-emitting vehicles by 2035, urging automakers to just focus on building good electric vehicles instead.