Global Scans · Driverless · Weekly Summary

• [New] The autonomous software-defined vehicles segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of about 35.72% between 2026 and 2035 due to advancing sensor fusion capabilities, regulatory green-lighting of Level 3 commercial deployments globally. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to witness over 33.6% growth through 2035, supported by accelerating adoption of connected vehicle technologies and expanding AI and IoT ecosystems enhancing autonomous mobility solutions. Research Nester
• [New] Autonomous trucking will account for US$70bn of US GDP by 2035, generating US$9.4bn in annual safety benefits and US$5.7bn in annual fuel savings for shippers. Automotive World
• [New] Autonomous technology could more than double fleet utilization by enabling round-the-clock operations, reducing fuel waste by up to 32% and delivering US$9bn in annual purchasing power gains for US households through lower transportation costs. Automotive World
• [New] By deploying autonomous vehicles, Uber could pocket a large chunk of the $85.4 billion it paid to human drivers last year, immediately boosting its revenue and earnings without taking on a single additional customer. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Nvidia partnered directly with Uber to help scale a global autonomous fleet targeting 100,000 vehicles by 2027, supported by Nvidia's AI infrastructure. Hub
• [New] Platform providers like Tesla could capture 30 to 50% of total autonomous ride revenue. Techi
• [New] Performance gaps in driverless taxi technology combined with regulatory uncertainty and changing consumer preferences could impact Uber's long-term success. tradingkey.com
• [New] Uber plans to launch robotaxis equipped with Nvidia autonomous hardware and software in 28 cities beginning in 2027. National Law Review
• [New] Tourism Mobility: In tourist-heavy cities like London and Paris, autonomous taxis will offer tourists greater flexibility and efficiency in navigating key attractions, complementing traditional forms of transport. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Zoox's services are expected to grow, further contributing to the expansion of autonomous vehicle offerings in the United States. Travel And Tour World
• Uber will invest $1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031, subject to the achievement of certain autonomous milestones by specific dates, building towards a scaled, fully autonomous fleet of Rivian R2 robotaxis, which will be available exclusively through the Uber platform. Go Local Prov
• Rivian Automotive and Uber Technologies announced a partnership to help accelerate both companies' autonomous vehicle plans, expecting to deploy 10,000 fully autonomous R2 robotaxis in the first phase of R2 robotaxi deployment. Go Local Prov
• Nvidia recently partnered directly with Uber to scale a global autonomous fleet targeting 100,000 vehicles by 2027 using Nvidia's AI infrastructure. Not a Tesla App
• Nvidia is broadening its partnership with Uber, saying it will launch a fleet of autonomous vehicles powered entirely by Nvidia's Drive AV software in 28 cities across four continents by 2028, with Los Angeles and San Francisco starting earlier in 2027. ZDNet
• Supported by a growing roster of automaker platforms, NVIDIA and Uber today announced an expanded partnership to launch a fleet of autonomous vehicles entirely powered by the full-stack NVIDIA DRIVE AV software across 28 cities and four continents by 2028. NVIDIA Newsroom
• By 2026, autonomous agent fleets are projected to saturate manual review processes at scale; a structural asymmetry, since criminal actors can deploy AI without any of the regulatory or explainability constraints that financial institutions face. SOCRadar Cyber Intelligence Inc.
• The next wave of products entering Australian markets will be AI-embedded: autonomous driving stacks, industrial AI, and, eventually, service robotics. Pearls and Irritations
• Anthropic has filed federal lawsuits challenging its designation as a supply chain risk by the Department of War, which followed a standoff regarding the use of its AI in autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. AI-Weekly
• Agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and workflow orchestration will become a competitive necessity within three to five years. GlobeNewswire
• Autonomous vehicles and grocery combined can add more than $20 billion gross bookings by 2029. Yahoo Finance
• By 2027, 50% of enterprises will have autonomous agents deployed. Orbilon Technologies
• Autonomous AI agents are expected to deliver $150 billion in annual savings for the US healthcare sector by 2026, through clinical documentation, diagnostic support, patient triage, and administrative automation. Orbilon Technologies

Last updated: 29 March 2026