GM Defense plans to begin testing a new unmanned version of the Silverado 3500HD next year, featuring an 8,000-pound payload capacity and a 102 kWh energy system.
Laplace Intelligence is building automated red-teaming tools to stress-test physical AI and robotics in high-fidelity simulations before real-world deployment.
Uber executive Sarfraz Maredia is stepping down in November 2026, marking another leadership change as the company invests over $10 billion in its autonomous vehicle strategy.
GM Defense has introduced an autonomous logistics vehicle based on the Silverado 3500HD while the U.S. Army scales its infantry truck fleet to nearly 12,000 units.
Tesla has confirmed the operation of over 300 Cybercab units in Austin, with the fleet size nearly doubling in just one week according to state registration data.
Einride has deployed autonomous electric trucks in Ohio, while Tesla expands its Megacharger network for heavy-duty freight.
Waymo has closed a $5 billion debt financing round led by Blackstone and PIMCO to scale its autonomous vehicle operations globally.
Uber and Pony.ai will begin testing Gen-7 autonomous vehicles in London within weeks, aiming to expand their European robotaxi network to over 2,000 cars.
Uber and Pony.ai are expanding their partnership to launch robotaxi services in London, marking another step in Uber's strategy to deploy autonomous vehicles in 15 global cities by year-end.
MTS has deployed a 4,000 km high-precision geolocation network for autonomous vehicles, with Yandex as the first major partner.
Alphabet-owned Waymo will introduce its autonomous electric ride-hailing service to Singapore in 2028, following testing that begins in 2027.
Daimler Truck has unveiled a series of exploratory design concepts for the year 2070, ranging from autonomous freight systems to airships, with no current plans for production.
MTS has deployed a 4,000-kilometer high-precision geolocation network across Russia to support autonomous vehicle navigation for Yandex and other market participants.
MTS has launched a high-precision geolocation network for Yandex autonomous vehicles, covering over 4,000 kilometers of federal highways and five major Russian cities.
MTS has launched a high-precision geopositioning network for Yandex's autonomous vehicles, covering over 4,000 kilometers of federal highways and five major Russian cities.
Moia America and Beep have initiated passenger testing for autonomous VW ID. Buzz shuttles in Orlando, marking a step toward a planned fleet of 5,000 vehicles.
California has enacted new legislation to regulate autonomous vehicles, while major tech companies secure billions in fresh capital and settle legal disputes.
California has enacted Senate Bill 1246, requiring autonomous taxi operators to provide on-site assistance during emergencies and imposing fines for blocking first responders.
Researchers are exploring design and AI-based solutions to prevent passengers from using robotaxis for sexual activities.
A survey of nearly 3,000 Electrek readers reveals that 90% believe AI developers should be held liable for accidents involving autonomous vehicles.
