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A fully autonomous delivery van with no human driver just became the first vehicle of its kind legally approved to navigate Malaysia's public streets. The six-month trial could transform how the country moves goods between cities.
Flying electric taxis just got closer to reality as three companies launch the first federally backed test flights in Texas this week. The White House pilot program could speed up approval for these zero-emission aircraft to carry passengers within the next few years.
Uber just launched the UK's first robotaxis in London, marking a milestone in autonomous vehicle technology. While safety drivers stay behind the wheel for now, over 100,000 Londoners said they'd ride in one.
Malaysia is preparing to become a regional leader in autonomous vehicle technology, with an ambitious plan to achieve Level 3 self-driving capability within four years. The government is calling on the automotive industry to start preparing now for a future that's closer than many think.
Residents in Singapore's Punggol neighborhood can now hail fully autonomous taxis through Grab, marking the first self-driving public ride service in a residential area. After 1,000 test riders helped refine the experience, the service officially opens to everyone this week.
A gigantic electric drone the size of a small airplane just completed a test flight in China, carrying enough seats for 10 passengers and showing what the future of flying taxis might actually look like. The 5-ton Matrix aircraft could transform how we travel through cities, though experts say we're still a few years away from booking our first sky ride.
Self-driving taxis could be picking up passengers in London as soon as September, bringing a futuristic transportation option to UK streets. The technology promises safer roads while creating thousands of new jobs across the country.