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Scientists at Rice University created a roadside sensor the size of an orange that helps self-driving cars see hidden obstacles like pedestrians and cyclists. The device works like a second set of eyes, catching blind spots that car sensors miss.
A U.S. company just partnered with a major manufacturer to bring solid-state batteries that could revolutionize electric vehicles to market within three years. Mercedes already test-drove 750 miles on a single charge.
British AI company Wayve just secured one of the UK's largest ever funding rounds to bring self-driving cars to London streets this year. The technology can handle everything from potholes to busy city centers without pre-mapped routes.
London will become one of the first major cities to test fully autonomous robotaxis on its streets this year, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between UK startup Wayve and Uber. The company just raised $1.2 billion to make self-driving cars a reality across the globe.
Self-driving taxis are no longer science fiction as Waymo expands to 10 major American cities, safely completing over 400,000 trips every week. The company's rapid growth signals that autonomous transportation is becoming a real option for everyday travel.
Self-driving car company Waymo just made history by launching commercial robotaxi service in four major cities simultaneously. The expansion brings fully autonomous rides to Orlando, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
A British self-driving car company just landed $1.2 billion from tech giants and automakers who believe its smarter approach could finally bring autonomous vehicles to everyday drivers. Unlike competitors building expensive custom systems, Wayve created AI that works with any car's existing sensors and chips.
South Metro Atlanta is launching the world's first public test of a pod transit system that promises to move as many people as light rail without the traffic headaches. The pilot starts in December 2026 and could change how cities solve congestion.
Nio's battery swap stations in China processed 175,976 battery swaps in 24 hours during Lunar New Year travel. That's two swaps every second, proving the technology can match gas stations for speed and convenience.
A Chinese automaker is taking pre-orders for a van that carries a personal flying drone in its cargo area. The six-wheeled electric vehicle can deploy a one-person aircraft to skip traffic jams entirely.
NASA just completed a major study to ensure the air taxis of tomorrow won't drive communities crazy with noise. The findings could shape how and where these futuristic aircraft fly when they launch in the coming years.
Uber just announced it will incentivize companies to install electric vehicle chargers near driver neighborhoods across the US and Europe. The move could help boost EV adoption right when the market needs it most.
South Metro Atlanta is building the world's first fully automated public transit system using driverless electric pods on dedicated guideways. The half-mile pilot could move 10,000 people per hour at bus prices without adding a single road.
Waymo just launched its most advanced self-driving system yet, bringing safer autonomous rides to more cities while cutting costs. After nearly 200 million fully autonomous miles, the tech is getting better and cheaper at the same time.
A major tech company will begin selling flying cars to consumers in China by late 2026, with the first models priced under $300,000. The same AI technology powering these vehicles is also being used to create humanoid robots for factories and offices.
Self-driving taxis have expanded into downtown Abu Dhabi, now covering 70% of the city's core areas where passengers can hail rides without a human driver. The robotaxi fleet has quadrupled in just over a year, bringing futuristic transportation to major landmarks like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Singapore just unveiled its fastest electric vehicle charger yet, adding 200 kilometers of range in just five minutes. The game-changing technology uses battery storage to deliver ultra-fast charging without straining the power grid.
A Chinese startup just proved that affordable air travel for groups might be closer than we think. AutoFlight's new flying car carries 10 passengers and costs 90% less to operate than traditional helicopters.
Oregon's new bill drops the legal e-bike riding age from 16 to 14, allowing schools to finally teach safety to the teens already riding. While other states ban e-bikes, Oregon is choosing education over restriction.
The robotaxi company just secured the largest autonomous vehicle investment in history and plans to bring safer rides to Tokyo, London, and dozens of US cities. After 127 million miles and 90% fewer crashes than human drivers, the future of transportation is accelerating.
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