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Kodiak AI just locked in its first commercial deal to deliver 75 driverless trucks to a California freight company, marking a turning point for autonomous vehicles on public highways. The technology that once seemed decades away is now rolling out on real routes between major American cities.
Self-driving car pioneer Waymo just added nearly 250 square miles of robotaxi service across five major US cities. The expansion brings autonomous rides to beaches, zoos, downtown areas, and new transit connections from coast to coast.
Self-driving car company Waymo just added nearly 250 square miles of coverage across five cities, bringing its fully driverless taxi service to new neighborhoods from LA beaches to San Jose suburbs. The expansion marks another leap forward in making autonomous transportation a normal part of daily life.
Self-driving cars just became a real travel option for millions of visitors to Las Vegas. Waymo's robotaxis now pick up and drop off passengers at Harry Reid International Airport, making the future of transportation feel a little closer.
A Queensland trucking company just proved refrigerated trailers can run on sunshine alone, completing a 1,671km journey with battery power to spare. The technology could transform how Australia moves frozen food across vast distances.
Malaysia is upgrading 17 of its 34 expressways with AI-powered systems that detect accidents before they happen and keep traffic flowing smoothly. The smart highway initiative includes solar lighting, EV chargers, and barrier-free tolls that let drivers cruise through without stopping.
Passengers in Croatia can now ride in fully autonomous taxis with no human driver, marking Europe's first commercial robotaxi service. The technology has already logged over 200,000 kilometers and is expanding to Manchester and London.
Imagine ordering a car that drives itself to your location with no one inside. Kia just launched this futuristic car-sharing service in South Korea, and it could change how we think about getting around.
Imagine charging your electric car while driving down the highway. Honda just joined forces with road construction companies to make wireless in-road charging a reality, bringing us closer to a future where EVs never need to stop for power.
IKEA will start moving furniture between Dallas and Houston with fully autonomous trucks that have no one in the driver's seat. After years of testing and 40,000 hours of driverless commercial operations, the technology is finally hitting major highways.
The next decade could bring cars that harvest sunlight, talk to each other to prevent crashes, and even pay you back by selling energy to the grid. Engineers are already testing these technologies on real roads.
A high-speed rail station in Guangzhou just set a world record by serving over one million passengers in a single day. Trains arrived every 40 seconds at peak times, moving people faster than they could scroll their phones.