Global Scans · Driverless · Weekly Summary

• [New] Hundreds of observer-free autonomous trucks will handle Fort Worth to El Paso routes by 2026. Gadget Review
• [New] Uber is leveraging its drivers as a sensor grid for self-driving tech, detailed in TechCrunch, which could accelerate autonomous vehicle development. Coaio Limited
• [New] By application, the autonomous driving segment is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 27.8% between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Hirschbach Motor Lines signed a non-binding MoU with Aurora to scale its autonomous truck fleet to 500 trucks, with deliveries beginning in 2027. The AV Market Strategist
• [New] The fleet target is 100,000 autonomous vehicles by 2030. / China The AV Market Strategist
• [New] In 2026, AI is moving beyond simple chat tools toward autonomous systems that can plan, use software tools, and handle multi-step work. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] There are currently over 3.5 million professional truck drivers in the U.S., and the widespread adoption of driverless technology could lead to significant job displacement. Sacramento Injury Attorneys Blog - AutoAccident.com
• [New] Beyond the immediate safety concerns, the rise of autonomous trucking threatens to disrupt one of the largest employment sectors in the United States. Sacramento Injury Attorneys Blog - AutoAccident.com
• [New] The California Department of Motor Vehicles this week adopted new autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations, which will allow AV manufacturers to apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology on California roadways. Overdrive
• [New] Northrop Grumman's autonomous combat aircraft program is advancing toward flight testing at a pace that, if sustained, could accelerate the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft fielding timeline and reshape the ratio of crewed to uncrewed assets in contested airspace. Drone Warfare
• [New] The Pentagon's counter-UAS task force is accelerating a transition from human-operated FPV intercept methods toward autonomous kill-chain solutions, likely influenced by observed small-UAS threat proliferation in recent conflict theaters. Drone Warfare
• [New] Uber's Ambitious Plan for a Driver-Based Sensor GridUber is pushing the boundaries of autonomous vehicle technology with a bold initiative that could revolutionize how self-driving cars are developed and tested. Coaio Limited
• [New] Agentic AI, autonomous systems that plan and execute multi-step tasks, is the most significant new development in enterprise AI in 2026. High Peak Software
• [New] Expect movement toward continuous threat detection, autonomous remediation and AI-driven security operations that go well beyond the dashboards and security information and event management workflows of the past decade. SiliconANGLE
• [New] Several OEMs have announced autonomous-ready versions of their mid-range trucks for 2026-2027 commercial availability. DirtMatch
• [New] For investors in Q2 2026, the question is not whether Tesla sells the most cars next month, but whether its lead in physical AI will allow it to own the future of autonomous movement over the next decade. tradingkey.com
• [New] 31% of Americans, roughly one in three, believe driverless cars will be commonly used in the U.S. within the next five years. Gizmodo
• [New] Steer-by-wire is the fastest growing segment, expected to expand at over 21% CAGR through 2031 due to its role in autonomous driving. Journal
• [New] Analysts like Dan Ives view the autonomous mobility opportunity as transformative, while Morgan Stanley cites robotaxi deployment as vital for valuation. investing.com
• [New] The industry, projected to grow to $1,845.55 billion by 2030 according to Fortune Business Insights, is seeing developments in areas such as autonomous vehicles and AI deployment. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Autonomous vehicle deployment in controlled environments will double by 2027. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] General Motors has committed $35 billion to electric and autonomous vehicle development through 2030, while Ford announced plans to produce 2 million electric vehicles annually by 2028. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] 93% of IT leaders plan to deploy autonomous agents within two years; nearly half already have. Ringly.io

Last updated: 10 May 2026