Recent footage suggests Tesla is ramping up its efforts to develop Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities for the Tesla Semi. A video shared by electric vehicle enthusiast @HinrichsZane captured what appears to be a Tesla Semi engineering unit equipped with an advanced sensor suite, potentially for FSD ground truth calibration.
The video shows the specialized Tesla Semi driving on public roads:
This sighting has generated excitement within the electric vehicle community. Many speculate that Tesla’s recent investments in artificial intelligence could accelerate the development of FSD for the Semi. Implementing FSD in the Class 8 all-electric truck could revolutionize long-haul transportation, potentially offering significant improvements in safety and cost-efficiency compared to traditional trucks.
Adding to the intrigue, the Tesla AI team recently hinted at the Semi’s upcoming FSD rollout. Following discussions about FSD availability for the Cybertruck, which the team described as “the last fledgling leaves the nest,” social media users inquired about FSD for the Semi. The Tesla AI team’s cryptic response suggests more developments are on the horizon:
The team’s comments, including “But wait, there’s more” and describing the Cybertruck FSD release as the “Season finale, not final season,” strongly imply that FSD (Supervised) for the Tesla Semi is in active development.
