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Waymo CEO says cameras alone cannot achieve full self-driving, points to Tesla limits

Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov said camera-only systems are unlikely to reach the safety level required for full self-driving, while they may be suitable for driver-assistance features. He described how combining cameras, lidar and radar improves perception in difficult conditions and cited examples from Phoenix and at night. Dolgov also said Waymo is on its sixth-generation hardware and costs have fallen each generation. Tesla and Waymo cited sharply different driverless mileage figures.

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Volvo withdraws EX90, ES90 lidar features, offers cash compensation to existing buyers

Volvo is halting development of lidar-based functions for its electric EX90 SUV and ES90 sedan and has begun compensating existing buyers. The vehicles have lidar hardware, but the related software features will not be released. Volvo has ended its partnership with supplier Luminar, a company spokesperson in Norway said. Compensation varies by country, including payments in Norway and cash-equivalent options in the United States, as well as refunds in Europe and Canada.