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• [New] Hyundai Motor Group's autonomous driving joint venture, Motional, will commercialize its fully driverless Level 4 robotaxi service in Las Vegas by the end of 2026, underpinned by a 'Safety First' approach and a transition to end-to-end (E2E) AI motion planning. Hyundai
• [New] For Tesla, a tie-up could deepen integration between AI software and electric vehicles, robotics, and autonomous driving systems, areas already linked to Musk's long-term strategy. Euronews
• [New] Tesla has staked its future on AI-driven autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots, while SpaceX plans the orbiting data centers that might supply the immense computing power needed to drive Tesla's AI-powered machines. WKZO | Everything Kalamazoo | 590 AM - 106.9 FM
• [New] Tesla's autonomous humanoid robot, Optimus, should be available to the public by late 2027. Nasdaq
• [New] Companies including TuSimple, Embark, and Waymo are developing autonomous trucking solutions that could transform the freight transportation industry. Programming Helper
• [New] Autonomous ride-hailing services - AKA robotaxis - are making their way to Europe, with Waymo (Google), Uber and Lyft (Baidu) announcing London launches in 2026, and UK-based startup Wayve targeting 2027. Forbes
• [New] Currently, FSD is a negligible source of revenue, but Morgan Stanley says autonomous car sales will hit $3.3 trillion annually by 2040. Nasdaq
• [New] Robotaxis, autonomous shuttles and logistics vehicles, as well as ride share fleets like Uber, will prioritise uptime, reliability and total cost of ownership above all else. ElectricDrives
• [New] Once data proves that autonomous vehicles are 10 x safer than humans (a milestone Waymo is already approaching), the insurance premiums for human-driven commercial vehicles will become prohibitively expensive. Torque News
• [New] By 2026, autonomous mining trucks are expected to reduce mining-related greenhouse gas emissions by 20-25% in leading operations. Farmonaut
• [New] By the end of 2026, you will see full production lines (mostly filled with robots) cranking out other robots, including humanoid robots and autonomous driving cars and trucks. Technocracy News
• [New] Nvidia believes its robust AI solution architecture, programs, and resources will enable faster autonomous vehicle development and deployment that could attract potential business partners. AOL
• [New] The Tesla chief's predictions span autonomous vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, AI and robotics - all technologies with the potential to transform supply chain operations, warehouse management and last-mile delivery systems. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Chinese AI company Baidu plans to begin testing its driverless vehicles on London's roads in 2026 in collaboration with Lyft and Uber, pending regulatory approval. Time Out London
• Motional, a U.S. joint venture of Hyundai Motor, plans to commercialize a fully driverless Level 4 robotaxi service in Las Vegas by the end of 2026. Yonhap News Agency
• Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Thursday that his company will have a widespread network of driverless robotaxis in the U.S. by the end of 2026. CNBC
• Musk expressed confidence in the growth of Tesla's autonomous vehicles, stating, Tesla's rolled out robotaxi service in a few cities, and will be very, very widespread by the end of 2026 within the U.S. Briefs Finance
• Tesla's 2026 robotaxi production aims to shift its business model to high-margin autonomous ride-hailing, with ARK estimating 90% of enterprise value by 2029. Ainvest
• By 2026, more than 40% of manufacturers with production scheduling systems will upgrade to AI-driven capabilities and begin enabling autonomous processes. Amiko Consulting
• Autonomous vehicles could prevent over 1M injuries by 2035 if they achieve 10% adoption. BasicAI
• Robotaxis and autonomous vehicles have the potential to reshape the global transportation industry, supported by advances in AI and automation. Roundhill Investments
• By 2026, 25% of long-haul shipments will be autonomous per Ryder forecasts and American Trucking Associations, driven by nearshoring and micro-fulfillment adding 15% regional capacity pressure. HotBot
• Policymakers in 2026 will need to move beyond sector-specific frameworks toward a more integrated approach to autonomous systems governance, one that addresses the underlying capabilities rather than their application in any single domain. Just Security

Last updated: 01 February 2026