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WCX 2026: Impacts from sustainability and robotaxis

Sessions feature robotaxis, energy in automotive sustainability, alternative automotive sensing uses

Summary

  SAE International’s WCX 2026 conference took place at the Huntington Place convention center in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. from April 14 through April 16, 2026. WCX 2026 featured hundreds of technical sessions, over 80 exhibitors, three keynote speakers, and two days of panel discussions.

WCX sign in the Huntington Place convention center
WCX sign in the Huntington Place convention center

  The keynote and panel sessions at WCX 2026 showcased perspectives on a variety of topics. One keynote showed the results of a pilot program between Honda and DriveOhio to use sensor-equipped vehicles to support roadway maintenance and improve roadway safety. One panel session discussed the ecosystem and deployment considerations of robotaxis, focusing specifically on Waymo. Another session featured representatives across a variety of companies and organizations discussing sustainability.

  This report highlights three keynote and panel sessions from WCX 2026. The session topics include the progress and considerations of robotaxi implementation, an overview of a pilot roadway maintenance program, and sustainability in the current energy environment.

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