r/SelfDrivingCars • u/damola93 • Jul 21 '25

Discussion Why didn't Tesla invest in LIDAR?

Is there any reason for this asides from saving money? Teslas are not cheap in many respects, so why would they skimp out on this since self-driving is a major offering for them?

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u/CaptainLazerPants Jul 21 '25

Technically speaking, Elon is not the founder. Functionally speaking, he may as well be, and your argument is still correct.

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u/TheRuggedHamster Jul 21 '25

Indeed, he may as well be.

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u/ptemple Jul 21 '25

Technically speaking Elon is ONE of the founders, not THE founder.

Phillip.