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• [New] Tesla expects to have 20 million vehicles in operation by 2029-2030, significantly growing through autonomous driving and robo taxis. Digital Habitats
• [New] The global autonomous vehicle (AV) industry is on a meteoric trajectory, projected to surge from $87.23 billion in 2024 to $1 trillion by 2033. CEO Today
• [New] Hesai Technology showcases its next-generation ETX and FTX lidar systems, setting new performance benchmarks for L3/L4 autonomous driving with mass production slated for 2026. Self Drive News
• [New] CEO Elon Musk is directing Tesla's focus toward autonomous driving, which could create valuable opportunities in the future. AOL
• [New] Uber and Momenta are partnering to test Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Munich, Germany, starting in 2026. Self Drive News
• [New] Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle start-up Momenta plan to start testing robotaxis in Germany in 2026. Yahoo News
• [New] The growing role of autonomous vehicles and AI and a focus on new, more affordable vehicles will drive Tesla stock back up. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Texas has enacted new legislation to regulate autonomous vehicle operations, with enforcement set to begin in 2026. Driverless Commute
• [New] To stay ahead, India must prepare for emerging threats, including robot warfare, drone battles, autonomous vehicle engagements, and mechanized clashes. Drishti IAS
• The convergence of AI, autonomous fleets, and digital twins is poised to revolutionize global logistics by 2026. The Intellify -
• Fully Autonomous Vehicles: By 2026, fully autonomous vehicles will be commonplace. Codewave Insights
• As autonomous technologies, data analytics, and smart infrastructure advance, AI will become integral to transportation systems, reshaping the movement of people, goods, and services by 2026. Codewave Insights
• Tesla will generate $1.2 trillion in annual revenue in 2029, with 63% ($756 billion) coming from autonomous ride-hailing alone. AOL
• Autonomous ride-hailing will propel Tesla stock to $2,600 by 2029. AOL
• Plans include a sovereign Korean-language AI model, humanoid robots for logistics and industry, and commercialising autonomous vehicles by 2027. Digital Watch Observatory
• Kodiak is planning to launch autonomous trucking at scale in the second half of 2026. NextBigFuture.com
• German cities are not just testing autonomous vehicles; they are actively shaping policies that will determine how self-driving buses operate at scale. PatentPC
• Ultimately, Waymo's trajectory in 2025 will test whether generative AI can harmonize with LiDAR and radar to deliver on the promise of fully autonomous driving. WebProNews
• With Tesla's autonomous, electric vehicles set to offer rides at lower operational costs, the traditional yellow cabs could face substantial economic challenges. OpenTools
• The biggest near-term risk remains Uber's capital-intensive push into autonomous vehicles, which could pressure margins if commercialization is delayed. Simply Wall St

Last updated: 14 September 2025