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• [New] Elon Musk introduces Tesla's highly anticipated autonomous robotaxi, Cybercab, priced under $30,000, and reveals plans for full self-driving features in Model 3 and Model Y cars in California and Texas by 2025. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• [New] Alongside hardware updates, Tesla plans to introduce Full-Self Driving version 14, the latest iteration of its autonomous driving software. chandra-luxe-capital news
• [New] The company Ehang hopes to launch autonomous flying taxis in major Chinese cities by 2028. Currently, by AT&T
• [New] Autonomous trucks could account for up to 30% of new truck sales in the US by 2035. Skypage
• [New] By 2030, spatial computing may integrate agentic AI swarms for autonomous collaborations in hybrid realities. Poniak Times
• [New] Waymo (Alphabet subsidiary), a leader in fully driverless Level 4 robotaxis, could face intensified competition if Tesla scales successfully. FinancialContent
• [New] Tesla's success could increase investor appetite for other EV companies demonstrating strong autonomous tech, even if not for ride-hailing. FinancialContent
• [New] The US Coast Guard will invest USD 350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities. SWZ|Maritime | For technical professionals in the marit
• [New] Regionally, North America is poised to be a significant growth area, with investments in smart city initiatives and autonomous vehicle development expected to exceed USD 500 billion by 2025, providing a fertile ground for SLAM technology adoption. openpr
• [New] Total wage costs for a full-time taxi driver, assumed at USD50,000 per year, would represent roughly 84% of total costs for the Model Y, 89% for the Cybercab, and 65% for the Waymo I-Pace, highlighting the substantial potential for cost savings through autonomous driving technology. Laniakea Research
• [New] The United States views China as its foremost strategic threat, and the People's Liberation Army is rapidly advancing its drone capabilities by developing more autonomous systems and acquiring them at scale. CNAS
• In 2025, autonomous AI agents will redefine business operations by evolving beyond simple task automation to independently managing complex processes. Rapidops
• By vehicle type autonomous vehicles segment is expanding at a 16.4% CAGR from 2025 to 2034. Precedence Research
• Recent strategic partnerships with Waymo and Baidu enhance Lyft's position in autonomous vehicle technology, potentially improving operational efficiency and reducing costs through fleet management innovations like Flexdrive and Apollo Go integration in Europe and Nashville by 2026. Yahoo Finance
• An autonomous electric delivery truck is estimated to cost under half of the cost in U.S. dollars per ton-mile of a human-driven diesel truck, and robotaxis are forecast to be much cheaper by 2035 than the current prices for both a human-driven ride-hail and a personal car in the United States. Statista
• If the expansion plan succeeds, Tesla could soon offer autonomous rides in many US metropolises - and collect important data for the later international launch. Shop4Tesla
• China is planning to build a fully operational moon base, equipped with an autonomous nuclear reactor, by as early as 2035. Live Science
• In London, Uber plans to launch public-road trials of self-driving (Level 4) autonomous vehicles in spring 2026, using Wayve technology. Fleet News
• Business leaders will have to rethink their entire operations as autonomous vehicles become available from the second half of this decade. Fleet News

Last updated: 12 October 2025