Ford CEO Jim Farley says Waymo’s approach to self-driving makes more sense than Tesla’s
FortuneSaturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:34:21 AM
Ford's CEO Jim Farley is throwing some shade at Tesla’s self-driving strategy, openly praising Waymo’s approach instead. He specifically called LiDAR—the laser-based sensor system Waymo relies on—"mission critical" for autonomous vehicles, which is a pretty clear dig at Tesla’s camera-only vision. Farley’s comments suggest Ford might be leaning toward LiDAR-heavy solutions for its own self-driving ambitions.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just corporate posturing—it’s a peek into the brewing battle over how self-driving cars should "see" the road. Tesla bets big on cameras and AI, while Waymo (and now Ford, it seems) swears by LiDAR. Farley’s take could signal where Ford’s tech investments are headed, and it might push the industry to pick sides in the sensor wars. For drivers, it’s a reminder that the race to autonomy is far from settled.
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