Elon Continually Proposes Tesla's FSD To Other Brands, Yet There's No Interest | Carscoops
Tesla claims that rival automakers continue to dismiss its Full Self-Driving system, with Elon Musk accusing them of overlooking his numerous licensing proposals.
Musk states that car manufacturers are unwilling to license Tesla’s FSD despite his repeated invitations. There have been reports suggesting that Ford could be the first company to license Tesla’s technology, yet automakers remain cautious about Tesla’s beta-testing method for autonomy.
For years, Tesla and Musk have stirred up the internet with extravagant claims, from advancements in AI to the concept of robotaxis. One recurring offer that often goes unnoticed is Musk’s continuous invitation to competing carmakers to license Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology.
However, despite his ongoing efforts, there appears to be little interest. Musk has been publicly promoting the idea of licensing FSD for nearly five years, and in mid-2023, he reiterated his willingness to share the system with other manufacturers.
An Offer That Remains Unaccepted
Soon thereafter, Musk mentioned that Tesla was in talks with a "major automaker," which was speculated to be Ford, but ultimately, nothing materialized. To date, Tesla has yet to finalize any licensing agreements for the system.
Earlier this week, Musk revisited the topic on X. “I’ve tried to warn them [legacy automakers] and even offered to license Tesla FSD, but they don’t want it! Crazy…” he tweeted.
This statement from Tesla’s CEO came in response to an image depicting VW, Ford, Toyota, Mercedes, Mazda, GM, and BMW in a graveyard labeled 'No Autonomy.'
“When legacy auto does occasionally reach out, they cautiously discuss implementing FSD for a minor program in 5 years with impractical conditions for Tesla, making it pointless,” Musk added, concluding his tweet with two dinosaur emojis.
It’s clear why traditional car manufacturers may be reluctant. Tesla’s method of developing Full Self-Driving has raised eyebrows within the industry. Instead of keeping testing entirely in-house and launching a refined system following thorough validation, Tesla has released beta versions of its software to regular owners, effectively delegating real-world testing to public roads.
Musk did not disclose the names of the "legacy" brands that he claims "occasionally reach out," but this assertion should be taken with a dose of skepticism. Many leading car manufacturers are developing their own advanced driver-assistance systems, often enlisting the support of chip giant Nvidia to facilitate their progress.
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Elon Continually Proposes Tesla's FSD To Other Brands, Yet There's No Interest | Carscoops
Tesla claims that competing car manufacturers continue to turn down its Full Self-Driving system, while Elon Musk asserts that they are overlooking his numerous licensing proposals.