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• The Defence Innovation Unit awarded Anduril Industries a contract that will get its Dive family of large-diameter autonomous underwater vehicles into the hands of sailors for operations in 2024. Yahoo News
• Autonomous vehicles (AVs) and drones used for the benefit of sustainable business will be at the forefront of addressing many of the UN's Global Goals, or Sustainable Development Goals. FMCG CEO
• Global demand for silver is expected to surge for the production of clean energy technologies, such as photovoltaic cells in solar panels and autonomous vehicles. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• Join the debate on whether the last hurdle for driverless vehicles is the all-or-nothing principle, and envision a future where driverless driving becomes the global norm. BizNews.com
• Autonomous cars could be rolled out as early as 2026, with their use potentially improving road safety, in addition to giving more people access to driving. The Telegraph
• The axis of resistance is a network of autonomous militant Islamist groups through which Iran can project power, determine the course of events and deter attack by Israel or the US. The Guardian
• Standardization of the truck platform will enable a more efficient scaling of fully autonomous solutions which are continuing to be developed by Volvo Autonomous Solutions in North America. Volvo Trucks North America
• The active safety features introduced in the new Volvo VNL and the trailblazing change from 12-volt to 24-volt electrical architecture will be the standard for the future of trucking, including the commercialization of fully autonomous trucks. Volvo Trucks North America
• While autonomous cars are still in their early stages, with commercial testing scaling up in regions like the US and China, they show promising potential. EVANNEX Aftermarket Tesla Accessories
• Kia's Platform Beyond Vehicle strategy was presented alongside a multi-phase plan that will see PBVs revolutionise the mobility industry while helping to advance Hyundai Motor Group's ambitions in robotics, Advanced Air Mobility, and autonomous driving. EV Powered
• EDGE will highlight its goal of significantly accelerating UAE-manufactured advanced technology and autonomous capabilities with a showcase of industry-leading unmanned technologies and solutions, including autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). Unmanned Systems Technology
• BYD launched its AI-powered smart car system, obtained a conditional testing license for L3 autonomous driving, and will invest 5 billion yuan ($701.8 million) to build all-terrain professional test drive sites in Chinese cities, reports CNBC. Semiconductor Engineering
• Possessing over 2,200 patents, HL Klemove specializes in L2 + / L3 autonomous solutions, including advanced sensors and domain control units, and is set to launch integrated domain control units by 2025. AsiaOne
• Three years ago Toyota started constructing a 2,000-person smart city outside Tokyo, where it plans to test autonomous vehicles and smart buildings in a living habitat. The New Indian Express
• In the coming years, we can anticipate a gradual increase in the deployment of Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous vehicles, offering higher levels of automation in specific scenarios. TechBullion
• Nearly 33 million self-driving cars will be on the road by 2040, indicating the broad use and acceptance of autonomous vehicles. Medium
• The industry in coming years will gain more clarity on autonomous vehicles, and whether they will will work in rental fleets. Auto Rental News
• Self-driving vehicles could be the next major disruption in the world of fleet management, and experts expect to see autonomous vehicles on the roads by 2035. Qmerit
• Trucks pose severe dangers, opponents say, because they will be traveling at highway speeds and weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, or more than 15 times as much as General Motors Co.'s troubled Cruise driverless robotaxi. Insurance Journal
• At CES, the eSync Alliance will demonstrate how eSync can be used to deploy OTA updates on containerized software, which is crucial for the development of autonomous vehicles. EnterpriseTalk
• Future Potential: By 2030, autonomous vehicles could dominate roads, reducing accidents, revolutionizing transportation, and dramatically changing urban planning. Medium
• The next five years belong to full autonomous driving and a new era of smart cars, and AI will start to define the vehicle. Automotive World
• With an anticipated debut in China in 2024, the new all-electric Zeekr vehicle is expected to be the world's first consumer AV with L4 autonomous capability. Mobileye

Last updated: 11 February 2024