Driverless car engineer and Pronto CEO Anthony Levandowski says truly autonomous vehicles are years — if not decades — away. So he’s focused on applications in the here and now, including delivering solutions for the mining and trucking industries. Bloomberg's Max Chafkin reports. Like this video? Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3iERrup Tech and auto giants have spent years hyping self-driving cars as a just around the corner innovation that would make our streets safer. Instead, they’re increasingly looking like a $100 billion flop. They were supposed to be the future. But prominent detractors—including Anthony Levandowski, who pioneered the industry—are getting louder as the losses get bigger. Even After $100 Billion, Self-Driving Cars Are Going Nowhere: https://t.co/AdIT0ApPAW #Pronto #AutonomousVehicles #Technology Bloomberg Quicktake is a global streaming news network for a new generation of leaders and professionals. Our coverage spans your whole world, from your career ambitions to your personal passions and larger societal concerns. We provide the insights you need to make sense of the trends and stories changing your business and your world. Bloomberg Quicktake: Explained brings you the context behind the headlines, helping you see the day's news through the prism of what will matter in the years ahead. Check out our partner channels Bloomberg Quicktake: Originals for original series and Bloomberg Quicktake: Now for breaking global news. To watch complete coverage on Bloomberg Quicktake 24/7, visit http://www.bloomberg.com/qt/live, or watch on Apple TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Fire TV and Android TV on the Bloomberg app. Connect with us! YouTube: null Breaking News on YouTube: null Twitter: https://twitter.com/quicktake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quicktake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicktake