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Coronavirus forces Tesla to use old Autopilot processors in Chinese Model 3

Thursday, March 5, 2020 by Piyush Suthar | Comments

Home News Tech Coronavirus forces Tesla to use old Autopilot processors in Chinese Model 3

Due to supply chain constraints caused by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Tesla installed older, slower processors in its new cars made in China. Owners of new Model 3s in China reportedly complained to the EV maker when they found out their vehicles had an old, less capable component, according to the BBC. [Read: Tesla finally returns Autopilot to second-hand Model S owner] The most up to date Model 3s use the 3.0 Tesla chip, but the supply constraints have forced Tesla to install the 2.5 chip. These processors are used in the car’s Autopilot system, and have been since last April.…

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