[a_gentle_autist]

Ones that get to market, like those from Mercedes, VW, Tesla.

Google's car tech, and software, will never be adopted by an auto manufacturer. And Google will never sell cars.

[swashboon]

I am wondering why you think that Google technologies will never be adopted. From what I have seen of the industry there is a good chance they will be adopted.

Google also does not have to sell cars to consumers, it could modify cars to sell a service.

[bduerst]

That seems like the more appropriate market approach, right?

Cars are these large depreciating assets that spend 22 hours a day doing nothing, save for that one long road trip vacation you take.

Factor out driver salaries and driver insurance, you should save money with an on-demand fleet vs. making payments on your own vehicle.

[kenrikm]

They may just buy Uber (they are a big investor) and run their own fleet.. Lets not forget Google also has Google Shopping Express and their mapping cars.. making those self driving could be a huge thing for Google. Example: Shopping express car drives up, opens a compartment you retrieve your box and it drives off. Uber drives up you get in, it brings you to your destination you get out, no driver required.