article_snippet: it's releasing a $10,000 (£6,815) developers kit
article_snippet: The trial is set to take place on selected roads in Gothenburg, Sweden and is a collaboration between the auto manufacturer, transport authorities and critically, legislators.
article_snippet: While no further details are known, it seems the smart money may be on either navigation software that shows the best route to a charging station or an update that boosts the car's battery power.
article_snippet: Several outlets have been reporting that the answer may lie in some trickery with the car’s software that can boost the battery power.
article_snippet: A promotional shot of the car is pictured .
article_snippet: Elon Musk said that all Model S cars will get the update - if so, that points to battery optimisations, a power-saving mode or smarter navigation,' Engadget reported.
article_snippet: Software updates to the Model S aren’t unprecedented, either; in January, an update increased the speed of the top-of-the-line P85D via use of ‘insane mode’ - enabling the car to go 0 to 60mph (97km/h) in 3.2 seconds, compared to the usual 5.9 seconds.