The clearest sign yet that Silicon Valley is ahead of Detroit in the self-driving car race

The clearest sign yet that Silicon Valley is ahead of Detroit in the self-driving car race

The autonomous car race is heating up. After years in which auto innovation meant mostly new exterior trim, companies are vying to transform the nature of the vehicle itself. It’s not just parts manufacturers and automakers (although at least 64 have set up shop in Silicon Valley). It’s tech giants like Alphabet, Apple, and Uber.…