Overview

• Elon Musk said LiDAR struggles in snow, rain and dust due to reflection scatter and claimed Waymo vehicles stop in heavy precipitation.
• He argued that mixing LiDAR or radar with cameras creates sensor ambiguity that raises risk, noting Tesla disabled radar to prioritize a camera-only system.
• Musk acknowledged limited uses for LiDAR and cited overseeing its adoption for SpaceX Dragon docking with the International Space Station.
• Tesla announced a wider service area for its Austin robotaxi program and said it expanded the local fleet by 50%.
• The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers urged Governor Kathy Hochul to halt Waymo testing in New York City, while Uber reported Atlanta riders on its app were opting for Waymo robotaxis over human-driven trips.