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Aurora expands driverless network in U.S., expects 200 trucks by end of 2026
On February 11, Aurora Innovation announced it has tripled its driverless trucking network to 10 routes following its latest software release, and plans to expand across the southern U.S. with more than 200 driverless trucks in operation by the end of 2026. Aurora says its commercial truck capacity is now fully commi
Glydways breaks ground on autonomous mass transit system in Atlanta, Georgia
On February 11, Glydways, a global Automated Transit Network (ATN), officially broke ground on its first publicly accessible system in South Metro Atlanta, marking the first time a fully autonomous, on-demand transit system from Glydways will operate as public transportation anywhere in the world.
Glydways introduces
Einride, Sweden, joins European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA)
On February 11, Einride AB joined the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA), a European Commission-facilitated initiative. ECAVA will advise EU institutions as the union transitions from policy design and pilot phases to implementing binding rules, market enforcement, and scaled deployment of adv
WeRide and Uber start commercial robotaxi service in Downtown Abu Dhabi, UAE
On February 12, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. launched the first commercial Robotaxi service in downtown Abu Dhabi, marking the Emirate's first autonomous vehicle (AV) deployment in its city center. WeRide now has over 200 Robotaxis in the Middle East.
Riders using the Uber platform and travelling to or from th
Hyundai reportedly seeking to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 robotaxis
Hyundai Motor is reportedly seeking to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 autonomous vehicles by 2028 in what would amount to a roughly USD 2.5 billion deal. The potential order, first reported overseas, would see Hyundai’s Georgia-based Metaplant America (HMGMA) produce IONIQ 5 EVs at volume specifically for Waymo. Th
First mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxi developed by Pony.ai, Toyota rolls off production line
On February 9, the first mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxi rolled off the production line. This marks that Pony.ai’s strategic partnership with Toyota China and GAC Toyota has entered a new stage of mass production and large-scale operations.
The bZ4X Robotaxi production line built by GAC Toyota and Pony.ai, where TPS (Toy
Baidu and Uber to bring Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing in Dubai, UAE
On February 10, Baidu, Inc. and Uber Technologies, Inc., in partnership with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced the next phase of their global partnership. They are bringing the Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing service to the Uber platform in Dubai.
Expected to launch in the coming month, the ful
RTA, Dubai, and Glydways, US, to launch automated transit network program in UAE
On February 4, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed an agreement with Glydways, a global leader in Automated Transit Networks (ATN). The agreement marks the launch of the first automated programme for an automated transit network, introducing a new model of smart and sustainable mobility in Dubai. Glydw
Waymo World Model built upon Google DeepMind's Genie 3
On February 6, Waymo introduced its Waymo World Model, a frontier generative model that sets a new bar for large-scale, hyper-realistic autonomous driving simulation. The Waymo World Model is built upon Genie 3, Google DeepMind's most advanced general-purpose world model that generates photorealistic and interactive
Pony.ai, Moore Threads partner for application of Level 4 autonomous driving
On February 6, Pony.ai signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Moore Threads, a Chinese developer of full-featured GPUs.
Focusing on the large-scale application of Level 4 autonomous driving, the two companies will launch in-depth collaboration on the training and optimization of Pony.ai’s PonyWorld model and V
Desay SV launches first 8T8R 4D millimeter-wave radar
Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) launched the first 8T8R 4D millimeter-wave radar that supports central computing satellite architectures, stating that the product won orders from major domestic automakers and is scheduled for mass production in 2026. The product adopts an 8T8R waveguide antenna solut
WeRide, China and Uber to deploy 1,200 robotaxis across Middle East
On February 6, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) announced a major expansion of their strategic partnership to deploy at least 1,200 robotaxis across the Middle East. The rollout will cover Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh, and is expected to be completed as early as 2027. The robotaxis will be accessible through
Kautex’s Allegro Premium Cleaning & Clearing System integrated into Zoox’s Robotaxi platform
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) has partnered with Zoox to integrate its Allegro Premium Cleaning & Clearing System into Zoox’s autonomous Robotaxi platform.
Designed for SAE Level 4 autonomy, the system uses a dual water-air approach to maintain optimal performance of cameras and LiDARs sensors in demanding u
Waymo’s latest USD 16 billion investment brings USD 126 billion valuation
On February 2, Waymo announced it raised a USD 16 billion investment round valuing the company at USD 126 billion post-money, underscoring its lead in autonomous mobility in North America.
With more than 400,000 rides provided every week across six major U.S. metropolitan areas, Waymo more than tripled its annual vol
Tensor, US, receives approval to test Level-4 autonomous personal vehicles in UAE
On February 2, Tensor received Federal approval from the UAE Government’s Regulations Lab (RegLab) to test fully autonomous Level-4 personal vehicles in the United Arab Emirates. The approval allows the company to further prepare and refine its autonomous driving technology under regulated conditions, in alignment wi
Waabi receives USD 1 billion in funding for self-driving trucks, robotaxis in Canada
On January 28, autonomous driving company Waabi Innovation Inc. said it has secured USD 1 billion, or (CAD 1.37 billion) in new funding to expand commercialization of its self-driving trucking system and push into robotaxis.
Toronto-based Waabi says the capital raise includes a USD 750 million series C funding round,



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