I actually don't consider Tesla a car company. They are a software company with world-leading expertise in energy production and storage. Vehicles are currently what they're mostly focused in applying this technology to, but that will change in the future. The stock price reflects the likelihood that Elon will accomplish the goals he has set out.
If they solve self-driving, that by itself will be worth over 100 billion dollars.
> If they solve self-driving, that by itself will be worth over 100 billion dollars.
Sadly, as a Tesla driver, I don't think this is coming anytime soon. There are still significant issues with Tesla's hardware, like the cameras getting blinded when the sun is at a low angle.
> like the cameras getting blinded when the sun is at a low angle.
That sounds like a pretty serious issue for a vision based system. I wonder how lidars do in that condition.
In Europe, I'd also be worried about ability to detect crossing cyclists (when they have right of way) and pedestrians in bad weather conditions, like in mist or when it's snowing heavily.
Perhaps front sideways pointing radars could help with that a bit?
If they solve self-driving, that by itself will be worth over 100 billion dollars.