I had a hunch that Tesla automobiles utilize Linux and I was correct.
What's even more interesting is Tesla's unique stance on patents and open-source. This article I found while Googling covered it nicely:
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"Just as Tesla lets others freely use its patents, it uses a few open source software (OSS) to configure its own unique operating system to keep up and ahead of the competition.
U.S.-based multinational electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, has configured a distinctive operating system using components from multiple open-source software providers to deliver a unique in-vehicle infotainment user experience to its customers.
The Tesla-specific operating systems were built in part by using several of the open-source software (OSS) products. OSS is software that is publicly accessible. Tesla uses OSS such as Linux, GNU toolchain, buildroot and other community-based projects such as Ubuntu. It says that its customized configuration of different parts of those systems handles delivering the security, capability and performance demanded by Tesla’s fan base.
U.S.-based multinational electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, has configured a distinctive operating system using components from multiple open-source software providers to deliver a unique in-vehicle infotainment user experience to its customers.
The Tesla-specific operating systems were built in part by using several of the open-source software (OSS) products. OSS is software that is publicly accessible. Tesla uses OSS such as Linux, GNU toolchain, buildroot and other community-based projects such as Ubuntu. It says that its customized configuration of different parts of those systems handles delivering the security, capability and performance demanded by Tesla’s fan base.
The EV producer’s use of open-source software is nothing new to Tesla, whose CEO put out, what he called, a patent pledge in June 2014. That patent pledge said that '“it [Tesla] will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use its technology. Tesla was created to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport, and this policy is intended to encourage the advancement of a common, rapidly-evolving platform for electric vehicles, thereby benefiting Tesla, other companies making electric vehicles, and the world. These guidelines provide further detail as to how we are implementing this policy."'
U.S.-based multinational electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, has configured a distinctive operating system using components from multiple open-source software providers to deliver a unique in-vehicle infotainment user experience to its customers.
The Tesla-specific operating systems were built in part by using several of the open-source software (OSS) products. OSS is software that is publicly accessible. Tesla uses OSS such as Linux, GNU toolchain, buildroot and other community-based projects such as Ubuntu. It says that its customized configuration of different parts of those systems handles delivering the security, capability and performance demanded by Tesla’s fan base.
The EV producer’s use of open-source software is nothing new to Tesla, whose CEO put out, what he called, a patent pledge in June 2014. That patent pledge said that “it [Tesla] will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use its technology. Tesla was created to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport, and this policy is intended to encourage the advancement of a common, rapidly-evolving platform for electric vehicles, thereby benefiting Tesla, other companies making electric vehicles, and the world. These guidelines provide further detail as to how we are implementing this policy.”
Tesla's system includes, among other things, high-resolution touch displays, high-definition audio, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/cellular connectivity, USB and cameras, all connected to high-performance multicore processors and GPUs.
High up on the list of important software issues is the use of over-the-air software updates for Tesla owners. One of the latest updates in early 2023 included the addition of Apple Music, temperature control for the heated steering wheel and Dog Mode, an app that lets you watch your dog in the car."
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