Global Scans · Driverless · Weekly Summary

• [New] Monheim, in Germany, plans to build a driverless line with Easymile. Sustainable Bus
• [New] Waymo could expand beyond its robotaxi service to local delivery, licensing its autonomous-driving technology to OEMs, and eventually long-haul trucking. The AV Market Strategist
• [New] The ride-sharing segment is expected to grow, as companies like Uber and Lyft invest in autonomous vehicle technology to enhance the efficiency and safety of their services. Strategic Revenue Insights
• [New] Tesla's narrative remains characteristically ambitious, with Elon Musk continuing to highlight long-term opportunities ranging from autonomous driving to humanoid robots. investing.com
• [New] Ford announced that it would fully integrate AI assistants into its mobile applications by 2026, with plans to achieve eyes-off autonomous capability by 2028. DIGITIMES Inc.
• [New] NVIDIA unveiled Alpamayo, a family of AI models that will support autonomous vehicle training through real-world data loops and integrated simulation. Xenoss - AI and Data Software Development Company
• [New] Tesla's ability to launch driverless service, even in limited markets, will determine whether investors' autonomous vehicle faith is justified or misplaced. The AV Market Strategist
• [New] The next two years are going to be decisive for the future of the automotive sector: the EU, Member States, industry and road operators must accelerate their action to gain technological leadership in the deployment of connected and autonomous vehicles. SNS JU
• [New] In 2026, the era of Agent proliferation will begin, with the traditional concept of Apps gradually replaced by numerous autonomous, goal-oriented AI Agents forming a complex machine society. MEMO blog: Web3 Insights on Data Asset, Blockchain and
• [New] Driverless taxis will be on London's roads in 2026. Seven West Media
• [New] By 2026, leading enterprises will have moved from simple chatbots to Agentic AI-autonomous systems capable of executing complex, multi-step workflows in finance, HR, and supply chain management. Peter Fisk
• Tesla will significantly expand its Robotaxi (autonomous taxi) fleet by 2026. Tiger Brokers
• Overall availability for autonomous driving in the U.S. is going to go from about 15% of the urban population at the end of 2025 to over 30% of the urban population by year end 2026. Morgan Stanley
• The Cybercab model, used for the fully autonomous ride-hailing service, will cost roughly $25,000 to produce. EV
• Under an optimistic scenario, the Compound Annual Growth Rate for autonomous taxi mileage in the U.S. will reach 116% from 2025 to 2032. Tradingkey
• Tesla's autonomous driving sector is expected to see positive advancements in three areas in 2026. Tradingkey
• Tesla stands to be a big winner from a potential easing of limitations on autonomous vehicle development, as the United States government could back off from the restrictions placed on companies developing self-driving car programs. TESLARATI
• Uber will use Nvidia's tech for self-driving cars to help it launch a fleet of autonomous vehicles by 2027. Nasdaq
• The Detroit automaker plans to launch an eyes-off, hands-off driving system by 2028, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ - a move that could reshape the entire autonomous vehicle landscape. The Tech Buzz

Last updated: 18 January 2026