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Musk says lidar is why Tesla Robotaxi avoids night driving

Original: Musk explains why Tesla Robotaxi isn't running at night, and Lidar is the answer

Elon Musk has explained that Tesla's Robotaxi service does not operate at night, pointing to lidar as the key to solving the problem. The comments have sparked discussion among autonomous driving watchers, particularly given Tesla's long-standing reliance on camera-only systems and its past criticism of lidar as unnecessary. Critics and supporters are debating what the admission means for the company's self-driving strategy.

Why now: Musk's comments appear to mark a notable shift in Tesla's stance on lidar, prompting debate over the company's autonomy approach.

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