But the company that figures out platooning can also work on self-driving, or can partner with or sell itself to the company that does figure out self-driving.

But the company that figures out platooning can also work on self-driving, or can partner with or sell itself to the company that does figure out self-driving. Working on platooning - assuming it's a more or less viable business idea on its own - doesn't need to be a distraction that prevents anyone from developing fully autonomous trucks.