Bill Pole (aka BAD MONKEY)
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Bill Pole (aka BAD MONKEY)
@bill_pole
A.I. music producer, armchair futurologist, dad... I'm unique, just like everybody else! 😜
Javea, Spain Beigetreten Ekim 2021
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@CrijnWentink @KofiOnX @SawyerMerritt @Tesla I'm not in the US. I'm a half touch, half British guy living in Spain for 25 years. I've seen plenty of videos of FSD demos in Europe (including Amsterdam), and FSD's handled it all without problems.
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NEWS: Dutch regulators (RDW), which just approved @Tesla FSD (Supervised) in the Netherlands, have just issued an official statement:
"Due to the continuous strict monitoring of the driver in the vehicle, the system is safer than other driver assistance systems. We have thoroughly researched and checked this system, more than a year and a half.
The RDW has issued a type approval for Tesla's driver's assistance system, FSD Supervised. This driver's assistance system has been extensively researched and tested on our test track and on public roads for more than a half years. Safety is paramount for the RDW. The proper use of this driver's system makes a positive contribution to road safety."
This approval from the RDW clears the path for approval in other European countries. Tesla owners in the Netherlands will be receiving FSD (Supervised) on their cars shortly. Amazing day!

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@BartSpits @KofiOnX @SawyerMerritt @Tesla There have been quite a few videos of FSD being used in Europe, both officially through testing, and unofficially through hacks. No serious issues have been reported, and I've seen videos of FSD being used in some crazy situations, and it handles it all fine.
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In Europe the traffic situations can be far more complex than in the USA, where you have mostly crossroads.
In Europe there are tons of specifically designed intersections and in the Netherlands a whole lot of other forms of traffic that interact with your road.
Lots of bicycles obviously. Lots of crossings for people. Lots of roads that are too small for two vehicles to pass one another normally.
So I'm actually very curious how it will perform. It's not necessarily as easy as USA traffic, despite probably higher road (sign) maintenance.
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@Rustavi Bought and paid for, just waiting for the OTA update in Spain.
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🚨 Tesla FSD (Supervised) is HERE in Europe! 🔥
Your car will soon drive almost everywhere with minimal driver input!
🇳🇱 Pricing in the Netherlands:
• €99 / month subscription
• Or €7,500 one-time purchase
⚠️ Important: This is Supervised only. The driver must stay alert and fully responsible at all times. The car is not autonomous.
Ready to upgrade your Tesla? “Later toevoegen” is waiting in your app 👀
What would you choose, monthly or buy once?
#Tesla #FSD #FullSelfDriving #EV #Netherlands

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@SafemoonSui @SawyerMerritt @Tesla Not quite there yet. But give it time. My 10yo daughter won't ever need to learn to drive or hold a license if she doesn't want to.
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@KofiOnX @SawyerMerritt @Tesla It doesn't rely heavily on the driver. That's just legal-ese to allow them to cover their asses if anything bad were to happen. Yes, FSD isn't perfect. But if it can drive 20,000+ miles in America without any human intervention, it should be able to do that in Europe too.
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@SawyerMerritt @Tesla If it still relies heavily on the driver, can we really call it full self driving?
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@Juanf0496 @Alandbru Grok told me it estimates approval on 8th of May in Spain (after some coercion). But that was based on the RDW announcing approval in the Netherlands today, which didn't happen.
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@Olli757 @tesla_jokes Where does it say this? I read Dutch, and nowhere in this article is any of this mentioned.
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@tesla_jokes FSD being turned on for 1100 people in the Netherlands on Sunday
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Olli_757@Olli757
🚨 BREAKING: Finally some news today about FSD in EU (Netherlands) Just read on a forum that on Sunday the first 1100 Tesla FSD Buyers in the Netherlands will get FSD turned on. The rest will follow end of May.
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@Scuba25 @TeslaJigsaw @RDWnl In my best Dutch accent (I *am* actually half Dutch): "We go for a quick koffie, maybe a spliff and a waffle, and then we see next week, oké?"
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@TeslaJigsaw @RDWnl Guessing the Dutch have gone home for the weekend 😢😢😢😢 how slow are these people 😡😡😡😡😡😡
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While we are patiently waiting to hear any news about FSD (Supervised) approval from the @RDWnl, let's discuss a monumental Tesla FSD milestone that is quickly approaching, as well as FSD V.14.3 rollout and Cybercab production news... *refreshes Tesla news again* 😩
#FSD #TeslaNews
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@TeslaJigsaw @RDWnl Hey Will, I think you're wrong on no other driveable Teslas coming out in the future. Yes, they will all be autonomy-capable, but Elon has already hinted at a larger vehicle coming out that's "much cooler than a minivan". Also, "project Redwood" rumours have been surfacing again!
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@TeslaJigsaw @RDWnl Did I spot a crack in your windscreen?? What happened???
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🚨 Still no official word from RDW on FSD (Supervised) approval today, April 10.
The Tesla community has been waiting with high hopes after the communicated target date. Regulators move at their own pace and rarely comment publicly on specific timelines. Safety reviews take time, and that's understandable, even if it's disappointing.
Hoping @teslaeurope will soon share a clear update on the current status and any revised next steps. Patience has been key for 18+ months already… EU owners deserve transparency. 💯
#FSD #TeslaEurope #RDW
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@Rustavi Really frustrating!
From one of the posts I've seen on X today, a screenshot of a direct conversation with RDW, apparently they had no idea about today being "the day"... aaaaaargh!!!
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@ElectricRaph Tick fkn tock, mofos. Holding my breath and turning blue over here... 😂
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@LinkN01 Especially those who've already paid upfront for FSD, like me.
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@elonmusk Grok Imagine is now a paid product. I understand why, but without a free model, those who haven't yet tried it never will, and won't see how great and simple it is to use. I tried it, I loved it, but now I need to use an inferior product for short clips, but free…
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@elonmusk Spain's configurator for S and X has gone, and there are none in inventory either. They're officially sold out. Forever. End of an important era.
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@TSLA_inside_ I have 2026.2.9.1 and have paid for FSD (in Spain), but I don't have access to FSD yet... waiting for regulatory approval, hopefully in the next few weeks!
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