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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Snow

from Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo: Autonomous Vehicles, Lidar, and Mobility Tech · host Fexingo

In this episode of Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into one of the most stubborn challenges for autonomous vehicles: snow. With winter conditions covering roads in snow, ice, and slush, lidar and camera systems struggle to detect lane markings, curbs, and other vehicles. The hosts discuss how companies like Waymo and Tesla approach the problem, why simulation alone isn't enough, and what the industry is learning from test fleets in places like Minnesota and Michigan. They also touch on how recent market moves for Tesla and Rivian reflect investor patience with autonomy timelines. A concrete look at why snow remains the AV industry's toughest weather test. #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #Snow #Weather #Lidar #Waymo #Tesla #Rivian #Autonomy #AVTechnology #MachineLearning #SensorFusion #WinterDriving #Technology #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SelfDrivingCarsWithFexingo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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