Tesla Develops Partial Autonomous Truck Platooning Expected 2026 in Nevada

Tesla continues to innovate in electric vehicle technology with several notable developments in 2025. Two ex-Tesla employees founded Lightship to address EV range anxiety when towing, creating the AE.1 Cosmos electric RV that uses an onboard motor to extend vehicle range, inspired by their own challenging road trip experiences. Tesla has revamped its Online Design Studio to better showcase the Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite’s capabilities, highlighting its safety and efficiency, with options to purchase outright or via subscription. Meanwhile, Tesla is advancing automated trucking, with plans for semi-truck platooning that could significantly reduce costs and increase profits, potentially transforming the freight industry by 2026. Despite these advancements, Tesla’s Cybertruck faces criticism for design, pricing, sales performance, and safety compliance issues, leading to unsold inventory and recalls, posing challenges for the company. These developments illustrate Tesla's ongoing push to revolutionize transportation while navigating both technological and market hurdles.