# Autonomous Electric Cars All Model S and X Vehicles in Production Will Be Self-Driving Teslas By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-10-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-driving-tesla References: [usatoday](http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/10/19/tesla-announces-fully-self-driving-fleet/92430638/) & [tesla](https://www.tesla.com/blog/all-tesla-cars-being-produced-now-have-full-self-driving-hardware) Thanks to a recent hardware update from the team at Tesla, all vehicles in production— including the Model S, X and 3—are now equipped with the technology to be self-driving Tesla vehicles. Some of the impressive systems that will be integrated to eliminate the need for human drivers include multiple cameras to provide 360 degrees of visibility around the car, as well as sensors to complement what these cameras are able to see. Tesla also describes that there is a radar that provides information about everything from environmental conditions such as rain, fog and dust to cars ahead of the Tesla vehicle on the road. As well as having an entire fleet of electric cars, Tesla is stationing itself at the forefront of automotive innovation, particularly when it comes to safety and sustainability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-driving Vehicles:** The hardware update from Tesla enables all vehicles in production to be self-driving, creating opportunities for autonomous transportation solutions. - **360-degree Visibility:** Tesla's integration of multiple cameras provides comprehensive visibility around the car, opening doors for advanced safety and navigation systems. - **Environmental Sensors:** The radar and environmental sensors in Tesla vehicles gather data on weather conditions and other cars, allowing for improved driving safety in various environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The integration of self-driving technology in Tesla vehicles disrupts the automotive industry and presents opportunities for autonomous vehicle development. - **Safety Technology:** The advancements in 360-degree visibility and environmental sensors by Tesla create possibilities for disruptive innovations in the safety technology industry. - **Electric Vehicles:** Tesla's commitment to electric cars and self-driving capabilities contributes to the disruption and growth of the electric vehicle industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybercab.md) - [Autopilot Electric Car Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fsd.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tensor-robocar.md) - [Streamlined Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-3-standard.md) - [Safety-Centric Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safetycentric-electric-suv.md) - [Luxury Self-Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot.md) - [Self Driving-Certified Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot-1.md) - [Professional-Grade Sedan Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-mode.md) - [Autonomous Robot Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-1.md)