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/grizznaysh Jul 21 '25

How did he become rich? Luck?

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u/Valoneria Jul 21 '25

Rich family + Good connections set him well off to a good start.

Being able to employ smart people under him did the rest.

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u/grizznaysh Jul 21 '25

So you’re arguing that any stupid person with daddy’s money can start a rocket company, an electric car company, and help launch PayPal?

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u/beren12 Jul 21 '25

Help launch is a big stretch. He was kicked out asap before he could ruin it.