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• [New] Industry Growth Outlook: The 5G IoT industry is estimated to be more than USD 380 billion by 2033, as driven by next-gen use cases in autonomous mobility, smart manufacturing, and healthcare IoT. Precedence Research
• [New] Verkkoby 2035, autonomous driving could create $300 to $400 billion in revenue. Jhu Innovations
• [New] Public pilots are being fast-tracked: for example, Uber plans to trial Level 4, driverless electric taxis beginning in spring 2026 in the UK, following the regulatory changes. Currently, by AT&T
• [New] Most analysts agree that progress on autonomous driving and the Cybercab program will be crucial swing factors for valuation over the next few years. The Cryptonomist
• [New] Stifel Nicolaus recently raised its price target to $508, arguing that software, energy, and autonomous services could support multi-year growth beyond the core EV business. The Cryptonomist
• [New] Autonomous Vehicle Expansion: Waymo plans to grow from 5 cities to 20 cities by 2027, representing 400% expansion in under three years. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Between 2025-2027, we will see the first commercially viable autonomous trucking routes, followed by widespread robotaxi services in major metropolitan areas between 2028-2030, and mainstream consumer autonomous vehicles becoming the norm by 2032-2035. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] We will see quantum computing applications for real-time route optimization by 2027, AI systems that can predict pedestrian behaviour with 99.9% accuracy by 2029, and fully integrated urban air mobility systems working in concert with ground autonomous vehicles by 2032. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Imagine a world where autonomous electric vehicles communicate with smart infrastructure to optimize routing in real-time, reducing commute times by 40% while cutting emissions by 60%. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Autonomous driving could reduce traffic accidents by up to 90%, potentially saving thousands of lives annually while dramatically improving road capacity. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] In November, Waymo said it would begin rolling out fully autonomous rides in the three Texas cities for employees, before launching for the public in 2026. CNet
• [New] Google's Waymo announced today that its autonomous robotaxi service will be available to the public in five new US cities - Miami, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando - beginning in 2026. Sherwood News
• [New] Waymo is advancing its autonomous vehicle operations by removing safety operators from its robotaxi fleet in Miami, marking a significant step towards a commercial launch in 2026. Tipranks
• [New] In a couple of years, driverless taxis are going to be ubiquitous across the Republican-dominated Sun Belt. Understanding AI
• [New] Waymo will become the first robotaxi provider in the US to offer driverless rides on highways, a milestone that positions it to better compete with ride-hailing companies and traditional taxi services. Bloomberg
• [New] The Google-owned robotaxi company is betting big on nationwide rollout while tackling its toughest challenge yet: winter driving conditions that could make or break autonomous vehicle adoption. The Tech Buzz
• [New] Autonomous vehicles could create a $10 trillion opportunity for the ride-hailing industry over the long term. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Uber is adopting a unique strategy that could place it at the top of the autonomous ride-hailing industry worldwide. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London's roads in 2026. Birmingham Live
• [New] Tesla is a leading developer of autonomous technologies, but it faces significant risks on the journey to commercialization. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Tesla has signaled that existing vehicle owners might participate in Robotaxi fleets, transforming personal vehicles into revenue-generating autonomous assets. / USA TESMAG
• [New] To address the diverse mobility needs of Singaporeans, LTA will gather views on the impact of new technology such as artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles, as well as explore ways to improve the safety and inclusivity of walking, cycling and public transport. Yahoo News Singapore

Last updated: 30 November 2025