On Thursday night, Elon Musk "unveiled the 'D,'" a.k.a. Tesla's new "dual-motor" in its Model S sedan.
While the car isn't self-driving, it does have an "autopilot" setting, which allows the car to read speed limit signs, turn corners, and park itself without input from the driver. The autopilot mode uses radar technology to create a "protective cocoon" to shield the vehicle from road obstacles.
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