Tesla is to make its own computer chips for its automated driving system after relying on hardware from Nvidia, founder Elon Musk has said. The move had been rumoured since the firm hired engineer Pete Bannon who supervised Apple’s A5 chip two years ago. “We’ve been in semi-stealth mode on this basically for the last 2-3 years,” Musk said. “Nvidia will be a key partner in our efforts and we are excited about working with them as they continue their journey towards building an autonomous car platform,” said Musk. Industry observers said the move could give Tesla a competitive advantage over rivals that use off-the-shelf technology.
Tesla is to make its own computer chips for its automated driving system after relying on hardware from Nvidia, founder Elon Musk has said. The move had been rumoured since the firm hired engineer Pete Bannon who supervised Apple’s A5 chip two years ago. “Nvidia will be a key partner in our efforts and we are excited about working with them as they continue their journey towards building an autonomous car platform,” said Musk. Industry observers said the move could give Tesla a competitive advantage over rivals that use off-the-shelf technology.