Ford, Waymo, Tesla — Where Is Self-Driving Going in 2026? - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the current state and near-future outlook of self-driving technology, focusing on recent announcements from major players like Ford, Waymo, and Tesla as of early 2026. Ford revealed plans to introduce Level 3 (L3) eyes-off driving capabilities on its affordable electric vehicles starting in 2028, following new hardware and software development beginning in 2027. However, the article expresses skepticism about Ford’s timeline and scope, noting the company’s history of shifting EV strategies and the likely geographic limitations of its system, similar to the restricted road availability seen with GM’s Super Cruise and Ford’s existing Blue Cruise systems. In contrast, Waymo is already operating eyes-off robotaxi services in multiple cities and is expected to expand to dozens more by 2028, though it does not sell vehicles directly to consumers. Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) system currently enables supervised long-distance trips and is progressing toward fully eyes-off driving, but Elon Musk has missed previous robotaxi