Tesla developed the chips on its own, along with special software designed to complement the hardware.
The computer powers the cars self-driving capabilities as well as their advanced in-car infotainment system.
A water-cooled heat sink is installed between the two boards.
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According to the report, car manufacturers fear that computers like Teslas will make car parts supply chains obsolete.
They believe that other automakers feel obliged to continue using complicated webs of dozens of ECUs.
On the other hand, Tesla can take a more clean slate and a vertical approach to electronics.
It has much tighter control over the development of almost all key technologies in the car.
This means that the company can boost the cars technology capability through over the air software updates.
Currently, the vehicles are still classified as Level 2 or partially autonomous cars.
However, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said they have the necessary components now for full self-driving capability.
From software to electric drive systems, Tesla is gradually bringing more development tasks in-house.
source: www.techworm.net
