Tesla has pushed its “Full Self-Driving Beta” to an investor who had a terrible “safety driving score” based on the automaker’s own scoring system.

It comes as Tesla says that it is only pushing the software to owners who scored 100 out of 100.

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Fall is a time when many start to take road trips across the country. It’s gorgeous outside, the color changing trees are a sight to behold, and it’s a time that many grow closer to their families. Well, if you have an RV and are tired of having to find places to hook up to stay running at night, Renogy’s 100W solar panel could solve your problems for just $145. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Tesla has released a new mobile app update with a few new small features, but it also shows that the automaker has made some progress toward delivering a remote live view from Autopilot cameras on your car.

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

Bighorn Solar is now powering a Colorado steel mill almost entirely with solar.
sonnen and Rocky Mountain Power pioneer a new battery storage and solar program.
Shell’s solar platform Silicon Ranch acquires Clearloop.
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The Tesla Model 3 is now considered the best-selling used car in the US, and it is so popular that it even sometimes sells for higher prices than new.

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