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• [New] Waymo will deploy a new autonomous vehicle purpose-built specifically for robotaxi use in partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding subsidiary Zeekr. JD Supra
• [New] Waymo will offer free rides in the Ojai, its purpose-built autonomous vehicle and the first to use the 6th-generation Waymo Driver, to select riders in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Self Drive News
• [New] The fully autonomous operations segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 37% through 2035, driven by advances in AI, automation, and digital flight control systems enabling scalable and cost-efficient urban air mobility services. Global Market Insights Inc.
• [New] Fully autonomous drones are projected to grow at 17.3% share in 2026 as security agencies seek scheduled monitoring with reduced manual flight burden. FactMr
• [New] As companies like Aurora, Waymo, and others push the boundaries of self-driving technology, a coherent federal framework is essential to unlock the full potential of autonomous trucking while mitigating risks. / USA Tekedia
• [New] Asia-Pacific and North America are expected to remain key growth regions, while autonomous ride-hailing services become a mainstream transportation option in major metropolitan areas. DataM Intelligence
• [New] By 2035, widespread deployment of Level 4 and Level 5 autonomous vehicles, combined with advancements in artificial intelligence, sensor technologies, and connected infrastructure, is expected to transform the mobility landscape. DataM Intelligence
• [New] Mercedes-Benz plans to begin rolling out its urban autonomous driving technology in select German cities by the end of 2026 before expanding nationwide in 2027. Driverless Commute
• [New] Despite the slower than anticipated rollout, Musk remains confident that autonomous vehicles will eventually dominate transportation globally and the shift away from human drivers will accelerate rapidly over the next decade. Drive Tesla
• [New] The 85-minute subcommittee session covered not only the proposed sharp budget increase in new autonomous weaponry, but also the race that's going on between the U.S., China and other countries to integrate AI into offensive and defensive warfare. The Cipher Brief
• [New] Discussions will cover areas such as artificial intelligence, next-generation wireless networks, blockchain, cybersecurity, advanced computing and autonomous systems, which are increasingly seen as essential to Nigeria's future competitiveness. The Sun Nigeria
• [New] The year 2026 is expected to represent a major commercialization milestone as several companies expand beyond pilot operations into large-scale autonomous ride-hailing deployments. DataM Intelligence
• [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth rate during the forecast period, supported by large-scale robotaxi deployments and government-backed autonomous mobility initiatives. DataM Intelligence
• [New] Level 4 autonomous driving systems for passenger cars could generate $170 billion to $230 billion in revenue by 2035. Darden Ideas to Action
• [New] Daimler Truck recently revealed its first autonomous truck and announced that its driverless semi-trucks will be on the road by 2027. Darden Ideas to Action
• [New] Several US states are already exploring how intelligent infrastructure investments could complement autonomous vehicle deployment over time. Highways Today
• [New] The bottleneck in the early innings of commercial deployment will not be interest on the part of fleet operators, but the initial supply of trucks equipped for autonomous driving. Transport Topics
• [New] 90% of driving will be autonomous in a decade. Euronews
• [New] Over the next five years, the data and manufacturing expertise accumulated in commercial humanoid production will inevitably feed into autonomous military platforms. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] In 2026, AI has graduated from basic automation to Agentic AI - autonomous systems that plan, decide, and execute without human prompting. Kylin Machine
• As numerous autonomous taxi companies launch pilots in China and the U.S., more vehicles and fleets will see broader testing and promotion from the second half of 2026 through the first half of next. Gasgoo Auto News
• Over the next few weeks, Waymo will cover over 1,400 square miles across 11 cities-continuing to set the global benchmark for autonomous mobility at scale. Waymo

Last updated: 07 June 2026