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Over-the-air updates

Over-the-air updates will be one benefit of vehicle connectivity. Automakers can send improvements for infotainment and safety systems.
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Alexa St. John
June 28, 2021 04:00 AM

Tesla has enjoyed a head start in the industry's quest for the holy grail of hardware technology — the ability to upgrade and enhance features wirelessly through over-the-air software changes.

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