"Tesla filed a patent covering a vehicle roof assembly that is transparent to radio frequencies, specifically noting that it allows for satellite communications to pass through. That's important, as signals from SpaceX satellites can't reliably penetrate glass or metal. The patent does not describe what capability this will enable or why Tesla is pursuing it, but it's relatively easy to read between the lines here."
"Tesla may be gearing up to add Starlink to its cars, according to a patent filing first reported by Electrek. The tie-up is so predictable that it's been rumored for years; Tesla CEO Elon Musk also runs SpaceX, the company that makes Starlink. The service's go-anywhere high-speed internet would certainly be a boon to Tesla customers, and could be a big enough upgrade to lure me to the Tesla camp."
Tesla filed a patent for a vehicle roof assembly that is transparent to radio frequencies and explicitly allows satellite communications to pass through. Signals from SpaceX satellites cannot reliably penetrate conventional glass or metal, making a radio-frequency-transparent roof necessary for direct Starlink connectivity. Tesla vehicles already include GPS and internet streaming, so built-in satellite internet would provide high-speed connectivity anywhere and enhance vehicles as mobile work and power stations. SpaceX has promoted Cybertrucks with a Starlink "Performance Kit", and direct integration would address durability and deployment concerns. The patent does not specify timing or final features.
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