Tesla Rebuilt Its Music Player; Expect More Music Services in 2023 - Not a Tesla App
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Tesla Rebuilt Its Music Player; Expect More Music Services in 2023 - Not a Tesla App

Tesla has now reportedly rebuilt parts of their in-car audio player using HTML, Javascript and CSS, but what exactly does that mean? Could this change mean more music streaming services coming down the pipeline? If so, we may see Amazon Music, Pandora, and other audio streaming services added to Tesla’s vehicles in an upcoming software update.
Tesla launched Apple Music integration in their vehicles with the 2022 holiday update and according to Tesla hacker Greentheonly, parts of the music player have been rebuilt using web technologies.
Apple Music appears to be the only music service utilizing the new player at this moment, but it appears that Tesla is transitioning Spotify to their web-based player as well. The HTML-based audio player interface is almost identical to the native audio player in terms of design and behavior except for some small design changes.
While Apple Music is the only audio service leveraging Chromium for its interface, we believe Tesla will move all their music services to leverage this new player.

Why Use a HTML Player?

So the question is why move to an HTML-based player when Tesla already has a working audio player and there are downsides to web-based apps, such as reduced performance?
The answer is development time and ease of updating. While web apps aren’t a good choice for intensive tasks, a simple audio player could be.
Developing web software is usually much quicker and easier when compared to developing in a native language such as C or C++. The user interface is quicker to build and changes can also be implemented faster.
Since most streaming services like YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM and many others already offer web-based players, adapting these to work in Tesla’s web player is a much easier process than porting the music service to work in another language. The APIs, streaming protocols and all the details needed are already available in these web apps and Tesla just needs to adapt the application to work with their user interface.
Web applications also have the advantage of downloading new data when a user connects, so it’s much easier to roll out new features, updates and bug fixes. A web-based solution doesn’t require the end user to download a software update either, so Tesla can fix any issues on the fly.
When Tesla rolled out their video streaming services in Tesla Theater, they took the web route and loaded the streaming service’s website in a Chromeless browser, creating almost zero development for the Tesla team. They leveraged what each streaming service already provides on the web and made it available in the car.
For audio, it’s a similar concept, except Tesla wants to provide a consistent user interface regardless if you’re listening to TuneIn, SiriusXM or Spotify. To do this Tesla still needs an additional layer that connects the audio controls to their UI, but the effort required is greatly reduced.
This change to leveraging the vehicle’s browser to render more parts of the Tesla interface could be the reason why we’ve seen so many performance improvements to Tesla’s Chromium-based browser.
With this upgrade and transition already taking place, I’d be surprised if we didn’t start to see the addition of many music streaming services integrated with Tesla’s vehicles in the near future.
This could mean that we may see additional music services such as YouTube Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and even a streaming version of SiriusXM in the near future.
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As of January 1, 2023, Americans can claim a $7,500 tax credit when buying a Tesla (and other electric vehicles). The Inflation Reduction Act allows eligible buyers the opportunity to claim a clean vehicle tax credit of up to $7,500 under Internal Revenue Code Section 30D.
We knew this was coming, and it slowed demand as shoppers were delaying their purchases until the new year. However, Tesla introduced an end-of-year sale, discounting their vehicles by $7,500 to encourage people not to wait.
The Tesla discount disappears on December 31, 2022, and the new government tax credit kicks in. But it is important to note that not all Teslas qualify for the clean vehicle tax credit. Model S and Model X are not on the list of eligible vehicles due to price, but the rear wheel and long-range versions of the Model 3 did make the list if the manufacturer’s suggested retail price is below $55,000.
Six versions of the Model Y also made the list. They include the all-wheel drive, long-range and performance versions in the five-seat and seven-seat variations. Interestingly, Tesla does not produce a Model Y Performance in the seven-passenger setup, but it’s available for credit.
The IRS appears to work closely with vehicle manufacturers to determine eligible models. This could be telling of what Tesla plans to offer in 2023.
We may not only see a seven-seater performance Model Y, but we may also see Tesla reintroduce the Long Range Model 3 or Model Y for under $55,000 in 2023.
The Model Y all-wheel drive, long-range and performance five-seat variants do not currently qualify for the tax rebate according to the IRS since their MSRP is above the $55,000 threshold. We’ll have to see if Tesla makes any changes to these models to get them under the $55,000 MSRP limit.
The tax credits are not just for vehicles purchased in 2023. According to the IRS’ website, purchases made between August 17 (when the legislation was announced) and December 31, 2022, may also qualify for a tax break. There is also a used EV tax credit allowing consumers tax credits for up to $4,000 or 30% of the cost of a used EV that’s at least two years old.
To check if your vehicle meets requirements, use the vehicle identification number decoder on the Department of Energy’s website.
The government says the Inflation Reduction Act is “the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history.” It includes $739 billion aimed at “green power, lower costs through tax credits, reduce emissions, and advance environmental justice.” When announced, the government said, “It will offer new access to tax credits as well as grants and incentives to reduce air pollution.”
The Inflation Reduction Act also has several credits available for EV charging. There is a property credit for companies that install EV chargers. The IRS will offset up to 30 percent of the total costs of purchase and installation of charging equipment, up to $100,000 per charger. Experts believe this new legislation will help the U.S. reduce emissions by 40% by 2030.
For those who are on the reserve list for Tesla’s Cybertruck, you may want to start collecting your money for payment. If you’re looking for a sign, we have three of them. First, a leaked photo of a Cybertruck in production; second, the Giga press arrived; third, proof that a significant shipment of industrial robots was delivered to Tesla’s Texas factory.
According to Twitter user @greggertruck, 66 production line robots arrived in Houston one week before Christmas. The post is complete with pictures of the bill of lading showing the shipment originated at Kuka Deutschland, destined for the Tesla Gigafactory in Texas.
Kuka, headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, is a global leader in supplying intelligent automated solutions. The company’s robots are used on Tesla production lines around the world.
Excitement is ramping up over the highly anticipated vehicle. During the third quarter earnings call, Elon Musk told investors, “We’re in the final lap for Cybertruck,” and said production would start in mid-2023. Indeed, there could be some doubters considering when Tesla first unveiled the futuristic-looking vehicle in 2019, it was to be on the road in 2021. After several delays, here we are, piecing together bills of lading and leaked photos to confirm that one of the coolest-looking trucks ever to be produced is closer to reality.
If these three clues weren’t enough, Tesla’s careers board is filling up with Cybertruck related job-titles. There are currently 15 jobs open at the Austin, Texas location, including the word: Cybertruck. Robotics Engineer, Dimensional Engineer, Manufacturing Operation Leader, Process Engineer and the list goes on. Although, if you’ve been following Musk’s takeover of Twitter, you know he doesn’t hire people to sit around. The company plans to fill these positions and start producing soon.
Cybertruck is the most significant news circulating Tesla these days, other than the substantial reduction in the stock price. The leaked photo appeared on Kim Java’s YouTube channel earlier this month. The most prominent spoiler, it seems the rumored midgate behind the back seats is not part of the design that will be in production. Java also said there were 4680 battery cell production issues, and the company is struggling to scale up.
There was also a lot of excitement about a possible smaller Cybertruck after a sketch appeared at the Peterson Museum of a two-door version. However, that doesn’t seem to be in the works. Tesla representatives have said the vehicle being worked on is only slightly smaller than the one originally on the stage in 2019.
The $100 reserve tickets people have been holding on to for years may soon be exchanged for a vehicle, of course, after the buyer pays the additional undetermined amount to own the Cybertruck.
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