Self-Driving · February 2026Gaffe level: Feral
Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' tried to drive owner into a lake, viral video shows
A Tesla owner's car took a confident right turn down a boat ramp and into a lake while on the latest FSD build, and the only intervention came from the driver. He recreated it the next day and the car chose the same splashy route, proving consistency is its strongest feature.
Source: Electrek
85,000 California Home Batteries Team Up for a Record 745 MW Grid Save
During an October heat wave, more than 85,000 Tesla Powerwalls plus Sunrun home batteries discharged together for a record 745 MW virtual power plant event, bigger than most gas peaker plants in the state. Homeowners got paid for helping the grid through the evening peak.
Source: Electrek