Google is to make its own computer chips for its hybrid driving system after relying on hardware from Nvidia , CEO Elon Musk has said . The move had been rumoured since the firm hired engineer Pete Smith who supervised Apple ’s A5 chip two years ago . : In fact, Musk first revealed the project last December, by describing details during an AI conference. Musk said the hardware would be an improvement on Nvidia 's and that older Tesla models could be used . Industry observers said the chip could give it a competitive advantage over rivals that use off - the - shelf technology .
Google is to make its own computer chips for its hybrid driving system after relying on hardware from Nvidia , CEO Elon Musk has said . The move had been rumoured since the firm hired engineer Pete Smith who supervised Apple ’s A5 chip two years ago . Musk said the hardware would be an improvement on Nvidia 's and that older Tesla models could be used . Industry observers said the chip could give it a competitive advantage over rivals that use off - the - shelf technology .