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• [New] The continued expansion of autonomous services will support Dubai's vision of becoming a global leader in smart and sustainable transportation and contribute directly to its ambition of making one in every four transportation trips autonomous by 2030. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] By 2030, level 2+ autonomous vehicles are likely to account for around 70% of vehicles shipped. PwC
• [New] Volvo Autonomous Solutions will go fully driverless on U.S. highways in Q1 2027, targeting more than 300 trucks by year-end and $3 billion in revenue. FreightWaves
• [New] Goldman Sachs analysts forecast the number of autonomous trucks to climb to about 25,000 in 2030, which would amount to less than 1% of the commercial trucking fleet. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] Uber made an initial $300 million investment in Rivian and is expected to purchase 10,000 fully autonomous R2 robotaxis ahead of a planned rollout in San Francisco and Miami in 2028. TechCrunch
• [New] Einride and DAF Trucks will integrate Einride's autonomous drive system into DAF's electric truck platform, with interface testing in 2026 and software integration and commissioning on a DAF truck in 2027. Self Drive News
• [New] PlusAI reported Safety Case Readiness of 93.4% for the first half of 2026, alongside gains in autonomous miles and remote-assistance-free trips, as it targets a 2027 commercial launch. Self Drive News
• [New] TIER IV and Astemo signed an MoU to jointly build a next-generation development platform for end-to-end autonomous driving AI models, with commercialization targeted around 2030 and passenger-vehicle deployment in the early 2030s. Self Drive News
• [New] FSD, which requires a human driver to pay strict attention, will soon be fully autonomous. Insurance Journal
• [New] As global automakers increasingly standardize centralized vehicle electronics, demand for advanced driver assistance systems, automotive semiconductors, sensor fusion technologies, and autonomous driving components is expected to accelerate significantly over the coming years. MarkNtel Advisors
• WeRide and GreenMobility will deploy Level 4 autonomous shared mobility services in Denmark, targeting a public launch in the first half of 2027 using WeRide's EU-compliant GXR vehicle. Self Drive News
• South Korea is actively investing USD 1.2 billion to develop autonomous commercial vehicle infrastructure by 2027. Astute Analytica
• By 2035, human-operated truck miles will drop to 193 billion, while fully autonomous miles will scale to 33 billion annually. Astute Analytica
• The AI segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 39.6% during 2026-2034, supported by rapid advancements in machine learning, predictive analytics, and autonomous decision-making systems. Straits Research
• The United Nations has spent a decade deliberating how to restrict autonomous weapons - a rare instance of anticipating a global threat before it arrives. Mimir's Well
• The first autonomous train is to begin shadow operation without passengers in 2026, followed by passenger-carrying test runs in 2027. / Russia Railway Gazette International
• The deployment of commercial right-hand-drive Robotaxi services will begin in Hong Kong, bringing transformative autonomous mobility solutions to right-hand-drive markets worldwide. WeRide Inc.
• Tesla's earnings will not just be about vehicle deliveries, it will also be about full driverless technology, and robotaxis. XTB.com
• Autonomous vehicles will be a major growth source, and Uber already has more than 30 AV partnerships. WTOP News
• From July, Portugal will allow autonomous vehicles to be tested on public roads under a new decree laying down strict rules on safety, insurance and oversight. Euronews
• Countries such as Japan and South Korea might embark on larger military buildups, contemplate acquiring nuclear weapons, and pursue a more autonomous foreign policy that does not necessarily align with U.S. interests. Foreign Affairs Magazine

Last updated: 23 August 2026