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• [New] Approval will enable Tesla to begin limited testing and eventually open the Robotaxi service to the public in Phoenix, further validating its autonomous driving technology in a new environment. TESMAG
• [New] Creating stricter safety standards will help adoption of autonomous features and vehicles, as nearly 70% of Asian consumers said that safety standards are the top factor affecting their willingness to use autonomous vehicles. Oliver Wyman Forum
• [New] As Tesla continues to pilot, refine, and expand its services, it forges a path towards a future where autonomous vehicles could fundamentally alter the landscape of city mobility. ilovetesla.com
• [New] A fully autonomous, AI-driven supply chain, where intelligent agents manage operations end-to-end, can respond to disruption in just four days and fully recover within 11. Industry Today - Leader in Manufacturing & Industry
• [New] By establishing clear guidelines without stifling progress, China's autonomous driving industry could gain an edge over U.S. and European peers. KGI Singapore Research - Singapore's leading broker off
• [New] The Deployment Of Driverless Taxis Could Significantly Reduce Traffic And Improve Air Quality. archyde
• [New] Tiny Robots Could Help Fix Leaky Water Pipes Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously - reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work - have been developed by a team of engineers led by the University of Sheffield. SlideShare
• [New] The emphasis on autonomous underwater vehicles aligns with global trends in naval warfare, where unmanned systems are increasingly valued for their ability to operate in contested environments without risking human lives. India Sentinels
• [New] Over the next few years, expect major shifts in how data is labeled, managed, and used to train autonomous systems. Brewminate: A Bold Blend of News and Ideas
• [New] The rise of China's autonomous driving industry is creating ripple effects across global markets, offering development opportunities far beyond transportation. Borneo Post Online
• [New] As Tesla expands its initiatives across various sectors, including autonomous vehicles and energy products, tracking delivery data helps stakeholders predict the likelihood of Tesla achieving its ambitious growth targets and long-term business prospects. OpenTools
• [New] Texas offers a relatively permissive environment for autonomous testing under Senate Bill 2205, which treats on-board safety driver requirements as advisory if manufacturers self-certify their systems. CTOL Digital Business and Technology News
• Autonomous vehicles and robots will revolutionize transportation and improve quality of life, contributing billions to Tesla's future value. Investing Snacks
• Autonomous systems will be a key driver of business innovation in the next decade, with 70% of organizations expected to adopt some form of autonomous technology by 2025. SuperAGI
• New jobs will emerge but there will always be jobs for drivers in the transport sector, even as Singapore is set to introduce autonomous vehicles. AsiaOne
• Musk's vision of a fully autonomous ride-hailing service could revolutionise transportation, reducing costs, improving accessibility, and reshaping urban mobility. FleetPoint
• Autonomous vehicles have the potential to reshape mobility in Austin, especially during busy nighttime hours. Mount Bonnell
• The introduction of autonomous vehicles, such as Tesla's robotaxis, presents opportunities for data-driven solutions that could optimize traffic flow and reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips. Mount Bonnell
• Tesla's highly anticipated robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas encountered turbulence as multiple videos surfaced showing the autonomous vehicles violating traffic laws during their first day of commercial operation. Yahoo Finance
• NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic has launched its 2026 Challenge Call, seeking groundbreaking dual-use technologies across 10 priority areas - from energy resilience and autonomous systems to maritime operations and secure communications. Oceans Advance
• Amazon's subsidiary Zoox plans to go live in Las Vegas later in 2025 and begin testing in San Francisco as well, now that it's opened a production facility that can crank out 10,000 of its four-seater driverless vehicles a year. New Atlas
• The global transportation industry's $7 trillion annual revenue could be redistributed among a small number of technology platforms that successfully deploy autonomous vehicles at scale. The Future of Investing
• The delivery centers in Germany will support automakers in developing and deploying TCS' software-driven services that cater to autonomous driving, infotainment, safety systems, and connected vehicle technologies. Automotive World

Last updated: 13 July 2025