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Date: March 28, 2026
REAL-TIME TSLA price: $361.83 ▼ $12.37 (3.3%)
A Tesla on FSD Supervised avoided a potential collision with a school bus that nearly ran a red light, with the viral video showing the system braking sharply to protect its occupants.
Top 10 News Items
- Tesla drives drunk owner while he naps, Police still arrest him on DUI: 28 March, 2026, 06:08 AM PST, Teslarati
- A School Bus Nearly Runs a Red Light: Viral Video Highlights How Tesla Saves Lives: 27 March, 2026, 11:45 PM PST, WhatsUpTesla
- Tesla quietly updates Model 3 with PCS2Lite hardware, hinting at possible V2L support: 27 March, 2026, 10:20 PM PST, Drive Tesla
- Tesla Semi is already winning over truck drivers: 27 March, 2026, 04:31 PM PST, Teslarati
- Tesla says Autopilot was off and driver was drunk in fatal Model 3 crash lawsuit: 27 March, 2026, 02:40 PM PST, Drive Tesla
- Tesla FSD ‘coming coon’ to Israel, says Transport Minister: 27 March, 2026, 02:06 PM PST, Drive Tesla
- 55 Tesla Supercharger Stations Land on Chongqing Highways in China: 28 March, 2026, 09:47 AM PST, TSLAming (X)
A Vacaville man reportedly let his Tesla drive autonomously while he napped after drinking, but police pulled the vehicle over and arrested him on DUI charges anyway. The incident highlights the current legal gray area around supervised autonomy and driver responsibility. For Tesla's business this underscores that FSD does not yet absolve the human from legal accountability even when the car is moving itself.
Source: teslarati.com
In Northern Virginia a school bus rolled aggressively toward a red light while a Tesla on FSD Supervised approached on green and braked sharply to avoid a crash. The video has gone viral as an example of how the system can react faster than a human driver in unexpected situations. It matters for customer perception of safety features and shows the technology working in real mixed-traffic conditions involving large vehicles.
Source: whatsuptesla.com
Tesla has updated service documentation showing the Model 3 now uses PCS2Lite power electronics hardware, which could enable vehicle-to-load capabilities down the road. The change was made quietly without fanfare in official materials. For the product this suggests Tesla is laying groundwork for new energy features that could expand how owners use their cars beyond driving.
Source: driveteslacanada.ca
Drivers who have experienced the Tesla Semi describe it as quieter, quicker and far less physically demanding than diesel trucks while offering three times the power and much lower operating costs. The consensus from participants is positive amid recent upgrades to the vehicle. This matters for Tesla's heavy truck ambitions because real-world operator feedback could accelerate adoption in the commercial sector.
Source: teslarati.com
In response to a lawsuit over a fatal Model 3 crash, Tesla argues that Autopilot was not engaged and that the driver was intoxicated. The company is pushing back against claims that its driver-assistance technology played a role. For the business environment this shows Tesla continuing to emphasize driver responsibility in legal cases involving its systems.
Source: driveteslacanada.ca
Israel's Transport Minister indicated that Tesla's Full Self-Driving software could soon become available for public use in the country. This would mark another step in expanding FSD beyond North America though not yet in Europe. It matters for Tesla's international growth as regulatory approval in new markets remains a key hurdle for the supervised autonomy rollout.
Source: driveteslacanada.ca
Fifty-five new Tesla Supercharger stations have come online along highways in Chongqing, China. The expansion improves charging access in a major region. For customers this strengthens the network in one of Tesla's most important markets and supports longer-distance travel in the country.
Source: x.com
Tesla X Takeover: What's Hot Right Now
🎙️ Tesla X Takeover - What's breaking in the Tesla world today! Here are the most interesting, fresh Tesla developments that have everyone talking.
- Stock Decline and Robotaxi Doubts - Tesla's share price has dropped nearly 20% over the past six months.
- Analyst Predicts Tesla-SpaceX Merger - A Wall Street analyst believes Tesla and SpaceX could merge in 2027.
- Starlink License Push in Namibia - Starlink is appealing after Namibia rejected its satellite internet license application despite 98.6% public support in surveys.
- VW-Rivian Software Milestone - Volkswagen and Rivian completed winter testing of their joint software-defined vehicle platform, unlocking a $1 billion investment.
- Nissan 370Z as Sports Car Alternative - The Nissan 370Z roadster is positioned as an affordable entry-level open-top sports car.
Some observers are questioning whether enthusiasm for the robotaxi vision is cooling off. The trend is worth watching because sustained pressure on valuation could affect Tesla's ability to invest aggressively in autonomy. It also reflects how closely the market is tying the company's future to timely unsupervised driving progress.
Source: cleantechnica.com
The idea builds on growing operational ties, shared AI work and Elon Musk's long-term technology vision. If it happened it would be a major corporate restructuring with implications for both companies' focus and public accountability. The prediction itself is generating discussion about how intertwined the two entities already are.
Source: cleantechnica.com
The development shows the challenges of expanding connectivity services in certain regions even with strong local interest. For the broader ecosystem it highlights regulatory and political factors that can slow down infrastructure projects tied to SpaceX.
Source: driveteslacanada.ca
The progress represents competitive movement in the industry around software and hardware integration for future vehicles. It serves as a reminder that traditional automakers are also investing heavily in the same technology areas Tesla is pursuing.
Source: driveteslacanada.ca
While not a direct Tesla product, the coverage appears alongside EV news and reminds readers that combustion sports cars remain accessible options for enthusiasts who prioritize traditional driving feel over electrification.
Source: carbuzz.com
Short Spot
Drunk Driving Incidents and FSD: 28 March, 2026, 06:08 AM PST, Teslarati
A man in Vacaville was arrested for DUI after letting his Tesla drive while he napped, showing that police are still holding drivers legally responsible even when the car is in autonomous mode. This matters because high-profile cases like this can shape public and regulatory views on whether FSD reduces or simply shifts liability. Tesla is positioned to address it through continued emphasis on the supervised nature of the system and by pushing for clearer legal frameworks around autonomy that match the technology's capabilities.
Source: teslarati.com
Tesla First Principles
🧠 Tesla First Principles - Cutting Through the Noise
Taking a step back from today's headlines, let's apply first principles thinking to whether Tesla's Supercharger network can generate enough margin and strategic value to justify continued heavy investment, or will it become a drag.
The Surprising Truth: The network is one of the few physical assets Tesla owns that directly touches almost every owner on a regular basis, yet many assume it must be either a loss leader or a massive profit centre when the reality sits somewhere in between.
The Fundamental Question: What combination of utilization, pricing power and strategic importance actually makes the Supercharger business worthwhile long term?
The Data Says: Real-world charging sessions provide recurring revenue from both Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles while the physical locations create data on travel patterns that feed into routing and energy products, creating a tighter feedback loop than pure software can achieve.
The Tesla Approach: Tesla would treat the chargers like any other engineering problem — measure actual duty cycles and energy throughput at each site, iterate on placement and power levels based on observed demand, and integrate them tightly with vehicle software and the Megapack business rather than running them as a standalone operation.
The Bottom Line: If the network can deliver both direct margin and irreplaceable ecosystem lock-in, it becomes a durable advantage; if it cannot scale efficiently as more vehicles come online it risks turning into an expensive maintenance item that dilutes focus.
What do you think — did I miss anything important today? Let me know at @teslashortstime.