Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Construction Zones

Self-driving cars have been tested for years, yet construction zones remain a major stumbling block. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore why temporary lane shifts, ambiguous signage, and human flaggers confuse even the most advanced sensor stacks. They discuss how Tesla's vision-only approach struggles where LiDAR excels, and why mapping companies like Waymo and Mobileye are investing in real-time map updates. Plus, a look at the economics: with GM's Cruise spending billions per year, is the fix worth the cost? The conversation ties into recent market moves from Tesla and GM, and the broader challenge of deploying AVs in imperfect infrastructure. #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #ConstructionZones #Lidar #Tesla #Waymo #Mobileye #Cruise #GM #Infrastructure #Technology #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #AI #FutureOfMobility #RoadSafety Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo