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A futuristic electric air taxi just completed its first test flight in Kazakhstan, bringing the country closer to launching a network of flying vehicles that could turn a 50-kilometer commute into a breezy 10-minute ride. The unmanned aircraft successfully flew for ten minutes, marking Central Asia's entry into the emerging world of urban air mobility.
Driverless taxis could soon become a reality in Munich as Uber partners with AI company Autobrains to launch Germany's first autonomous robotaxi service. The move could transform urban transportation across Europe if regulators give the green light.
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is so confident in its autonomous driving technology that it will pay for all damages if you crash while using it. The groundbreaking guarantee has no payout limit and won't raise your insurance premiums.
Thousands of Austrians blocked a major European highway to demand cleaner air and quieter neighborhoods, and traffic flowed better than anyone expected. The peaceful eight-hour demonstration is pushing forward long-stalled plans for underground rail freight that could transform Alpine transit.
A French startup just solved two problems at once: generating clean energy while cutting costs for refrigerated trucks. Their giant solar carports shade trucks from heat and power refrigeration units with sunshine.
Waymo just launched a minivan-style robotaxi built from the ground up to be more comfortable, affordable, and rider-friendly than anything before it. After years of development and half a million weekly paid rides, the company is bringing lessons learned into a vehicle designed to finally make robotaxis work at scale.
China shipped nearly 280,000 electric vehicles overseas in April alone, part of a global shift that saw EVs reach 25% of all car sales last year. The surge shows how quickly the world is embracing cleaner transportation, even as trade barriers rise.
Bangladesh's traffic-clogged capital deployed an AI monitoring system that automatically catches violations and sends fines directly to vehicle owners. Drivers are already following rules to avoid penalties, easing congestion in a city where traffic once crawled slower than walking speed.
The world's maritime authority just approved the first global safety rules for self-driving ships, setting the stage for safer seas by 2032. The move comes as autonomous vessel technology rapidly advances across international waters.
XPENG just became the first car manufacturer in China to mass-produce robotaxis using entirely in-house technology. The electric vehicle maker plans to start pilot operations this year and go fully driverless by 2027.
Self-driving car service Waymo is rolling out its autonomous ride-hailing to over 1,400 square miles across 11 American cities, with World Cup soccer fans about to get their first robotaxi experience. The expansion means millions more people can now catch a driverless ride for everything from grocery runs to late-night adventures.
Self-driving cars just made their biggest leap yet. Waymo's driverless taxis now serve over 1,400 square miles across 11 US cities, proving autonomous vehicles are ready for the real world.
A new electric car just made advanced self-driving tech affordable for everyday buyers. BYD's 2026 Seagull brings LiDAR sensors and semi-autonomous features to a vehicle that costs less than many used cars.
Bolivians are switching to electric vehicles in record numbers, with EV ownership soaring from 500 to 3,352 in just five years. Fed up with fuel shortages and skyrocketing prices, drivers like artisan Simón Huanca are finding freedom on four electric wheels.
Trains in the Netherlands use powerful laser cannons to vaporize leaves on tracks, solving a safety problem that causes delays every fall. The technology works so well that New York's commuter rail adopted it too.
Self-driving taxis just hit the streets of Zagreb, marking a major milestone for European transportation. A Croatian company backed by Uber is testing autonomous vehicles that could change how cities move people.
A fuel tanker owner in Nigeria installed CCTV cameras to monitor drivers and prevent theft, sparking a national debate about workplace surveillance versus better pay. The innovative approach highlights how technology might solve a problem costing businesses millions.
Uber-backed Nuro just got the green light to test fully autonomous robotaxis on California roads without human drivers. It's a major milestone toward deploying 100,000 driverless vehicles across America.
A purpose-built robotaxi that looks like it drove off a sci-fi movie set is now picking up real passengers in Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Austin. Unlike competitors retrofitting regular cars, Zoox designed everything from scratch to make self-driving actually work.
South Korea will deploy 200 self-driving cars across an entire city for the first time, racing to catch up with China's autonomous vehicle technology. The project pairs Hyundai's vehicles with Samsung's insurance coverage to gather real-world data needed for commercialization.
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