Global Scans · Mobility · Weekly Summary

• [New] The deployment of commercial right-hand-drive Robotaxi services will begin in Hong Kong, bringing transformative autonomous mobility solutions to right-hand-drive markets worldwide. WeRide Inc.
• [New] SAIC Mobility has launched a project to develop a purpose-built, production-ready robotaxi for parent SAIC Motor, debuting in 2027. The AV Market Strategist
• [New] Saudi Arabia has been moving forward with Vision 2030 with large-scale smart cities initiatives like NEOM to foster AI, IoT, smart mobility, and digital infrastructure. Precedence Research
• [New] Global and U.S. markets offer competitive intelligence opportunities through benchmarking leading research groups, robotics manufacturers and emerging mobility companies. Yahoo! Finance UK
• [New] With nearly 60% of the world's population now living in urban areas, growing demand for mobility threatens to overwhelm transport systems that were largely designed around private motor vehicles. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] Organizations involved in advanced air mobility infrastructure development in Central Florida may find emerging legislative support and funding opportunities. Govly
• [New] The production facility will ensure Electra remains at the forefront of American global leadership in hybrid-electric aviation, with the EL9 Ultra Short unlocking new markets for commercial advanced air mobility, military logistics, and humanitarian applications. ELECTRA
• [New] As city authorities and service providers focus on improving mobility efficiency and user experience, urban mobility will remain the dominant end-use segment within the global MaaS ecosystem. Advantia Business Consulting LLP
• [New] France's National Hydrogen Strategy has committed €7.2 billion through 2030, with a particular focus on electrolyzer manufacturing and green hydrogen integration into mobility and industrial applications. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Electric bicycles are redefining urban mobility economics, with the European Commission estimating that e-bikes could displace up to 10% of total car journeys within European urban environments by 2030. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Beyond passenger transport, Rail Baltica is presented as a strategic infrastructure project that will strengthen trade while also improving military mobility in the current geopolitical context. Europe a Contre-Courant
• Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Aerospace Industries are targeting 2034 for commercialization of a jointly developed dual-use eVTOL covering urban air mobility, cargo transport, emergency response and military resupply and reconnaissance. Boston Warwick
• The European Union's Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy commits member states to doubling cycling modal share by 2030, with dedicated funding streams for protected cycling infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• The Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 (2026-2030) was approved by the Delhi Cabinet to accelerate the transition towards clean and sustainable mobility in the National Capital Territory. National Defence Institute
• The International Transport Forum demonstrates that in a theoretical urban ecosystem where all private transport is replaced by shared autonomous mobility on demand, the total number of vehicles on city streets could drop significantly. Market Data Forecast
• Integrating drones into urban mobility networks could reduce traffic congestion by 30% and lower carbon emissions by 25%. Market Data Forecast
• A joint analysis by E-Mobility Europe and Ember finds that meeting the EU's 2030 electric vehicle (EV) deployment targets could avoid 190 million barrels of oil imports annually, generating approximately €12bn (US$13.92bn) in savings. Automotive World
• Uber has signaled its long-term commitment to autonomous mobility, announcing plans for premium robotaxi services in Houston beginning in 2027 through partnerships with autonomous vehicle providers. Blockwisely
• Companies across the United States and Asia are accelerating deployments, expanding testing programs, and investing heavily in autonomous transportation services that could reshape urban mobility over the next decade. Blockwisely
• The trend toward sustainable mobility, with consumers demanding eco-friendly solutions, allows manufacturers to innovate, capturing a growing segment of smart urban markets through 2032. Persistence Market Research
• From flying cars and robotaxis to humanoid robots, Xpeng is racing toward the future of mobility faster than most expected. Mint

Last updated: 02 August 2026