WeRide joins the HKEX Tech 100 Index, highlighting its growth in autonomous driving and technology innovation. Quiver AI Summary WeRide, a leader in autonomous driving technology, has been included in the HKEX Tech 100 Index as part of the latest quarterly index review by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). This change will take effect on September 14, 2026. The HKEX Tech 100 Index, launched in December 2025, serves as a benchmark for Hong Kong's technology sector and includes 100 large and mid-cap companies across various tech themes. WeRide's inclusion reflects its strong position in technological innovation and commercialization in the autonomous driving field, which has seen significant international expansion and substantial financial growth, including a 82% year-on-year revenue increase in the second quarter of 2026. The company operates over 3,400 autonomous vehicles in 13 countries and has achieved fully driverless operations in multiple cities. With its participation in the HKEX Tech 100 Index, WeRide aims to enhance its market visibility and continues to focus on expanding its commercial applications of Physical AI, improving efficiency, and delivering long-term value. Potential Positives - WeRide's inclusion in the HKEX Tech 100 Index signifies recognition of its leading position in the autonomous driving technology sector, enhancing its visibility among investors in Hong Kong's technology ecosystem. - The company's substantial revenue growth of 82% year-on-year and 103% quarter-on-quarter demonstrates strong financial performance and operational efficiency. - WeRide's global footprint, with operations in over 60 cities across 13 countries, highlights its successful international expansion and commercialization strategy. - The launch of the WRD 3.0 ADAS solution into mass production, along with nominations for more than 30 vehicle models, indicates advancements in technology and potential for further market penetration. Potential Negatives - WeRide's inclusion in the HKEX Tech 100 Index may indicate increasing competition in
Aug 31, 2026 · via quiverquant.com
Dealership Uses Drones To Deliver Oil Filters In Under 2 Minutes Jack Demmer Ford's metro Detroit pilot moves 7.6-pound parts within a 12-mile radius to cut traffic delays for repair customers. - Jack Demmer Ford moved its drone pilot into live runs, delivering small parts across a 12-mile metro Detroit radius. - blueflite provides a tiltrotor drone that can fly autonomously or piloted and includes a parachute. - Michigan's Advanced Air Mobility grant gave $740,000, with Jack Demmer adding $117,500. Jack Demmer Ford's parts counter in Wayne, Michigan, now has an aircraft on call. The dealership group has moved its drone delivery pilot out of test mode and into live commercial runs, ferrying oil filters and other small parts across metro Detroit instead of routing them through traffic. Jack Demmer Automotive Group built the network with drone firms blueflite and Airspace Link, backed by a $740,000 grant from Michigan's Advanced Air Mobility Activation Fund. The goal is simple: get a part to a technician faster than a driver stuck at a red light. Gallery: Blueflite tiltrotor drone Ford Drone Parts Delivery In Detroit The service covers a 12-mile radius around Jack Demmer Ford dealerships in the Ann Arbor to Detroit corridor, a footprint the companies say lets them reach multiple service points without staging a truck at each one. State paperwork puts the total project cost at $857,372, with Jack Demmer Ford kicking in $117,500 on top of the state's contribution. Early flights carried genuinely small cargo, oil filters among them, built around a 7.6-pound payload limit on a drone that tops out at 55 pounds fully loaded. One documented run near Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant took under two minutes and paused mid-flight rather than cross over moving vehicles below it, which tells you more about the operating discipline than
Aug 31, 2026 · via motor1.com
WeRide Included in HKEX Tech 100 Index Following September 2026 Quarterly Review Rhea-AI Summary WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD, HKEX: 0800) announced its inclusion in the HKEX Tech 100 Index following HKEX’s September 2026 quarterly review, with changes effective after market close on September 11 and taking effect on September 14, 2026. The index tracks 100 large- and mid-cap Southbound Stock Connect-eligible technology companies across six innovation themes and inclusion makes WeRide eligible for related index-linked products. According to WeRide, its selection under HKEX’s enhanced methodology highlights its role in autonomous driving and Physical AI. WeRide reports L4 operations in 13 countries and 60 cities, a fleet of about 3,400 vehicles including over 1,800 Robotaxis, fully driverless commercial services in four cities, and expanding deployments in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. In Q2 2026, revenue reached US$34.2 million, up 82% YoY and 103% QoQ, with gross margin improving to 37.5%, supported by mass production of its WRD 3.0 ADAS solution and broader commercialization. Positive - HKEX Tech 100 Index inclusion effective September 14, 2026 - Q2 2026 revenue US$34.2 million, +82% YoY and +103% QoQ - Gross margin 37.5% in Q2 2026, up 9.4 percentage points YoY - WRD 3.0 ADAS ~30,000 units delivered in Q2 2026, >30 model nominations - L4 fleet scale ~3,400 vehicles, including >1,800 Robotaxis across 13 countries, 60 cities - Dual Primary Listing on Nasdaq and HKEX and inclusion in Stock Connect in June 2026 Negative - None. Key Figures Historical Context | Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 12 | 2Q2026 earnings | Positive | -9.6% | Revenue growth and margin expansion contrasted with a negative 24-hour reaction. | | Aug 03 | Denmark partnership | Positive | +1.4% | Strategic Denmark L4 partnership and Nordic expansion
Aug 31, 2026 · via stocktitan.net
HONG KONG, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced its inclusion as a constituent of the HKEX Tech 100 Index following the latest quarterly index review released by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). The index changes will be implemented after market close on September 11 and take effect on September 14, 2026. HKEX Tech 100 Index Quarterly Review Announcement Launched in December 2025, the HKEX Tech 100 Index is the first Hong Kong equities index developed by HKEX and serves as a broad-based benchmark for Hong Kong's technology and innovation ecosystem. The index comprises 100 large- and mid-cap companies eligible for Southbound Stock Connect, spanning six major technology and innovation themes: artificial intelligence, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles and intelligent driving, information technology, internet services, and robotics. Constituents include leading technology companies such as Tencent, Alibaba, and Xiaomi. Following the latest rebalancing, WeRide will also become eligible for inclusion in the investment universe tracked by related index-linked products. The latest review marks the first constituent adjustment under the enhanced methodology announced by HKEX on August 18, which further refines the eligibility and constituent selection criteria for technology companies while expanding coverage of emerging technology trends, including opportunities across the artificial intelligence value chain. Companies must meet requirements related to technology-theme relevance, listing history, liquidity, as well as thresholds for R&D investment or revenue growth, with constituents selected based on their average daily market capitalization ranking over the preceding 12 months. Autonomous driving is the first Physical AI application to achieve large-scale commercialization, and is capable of generating large-scale real-world data feedback loops and sustainable paid operations. WeRide's inclusion in the first quarterly rebalancing following the methodology enhancement reflects the company's strengths in both technological innovation
Aug 31, 2026 · via globenewswire.com
Stratom wins SBIR Phase III contract for autonomous cargo handling Key Highlights - Stratom's APL is designed to load, unload, and move palletized cargo up to 10,000 pounds in austere environments. - The system supports military aircraft such as CH-53K and C-130, with ongoing efforts to expand payload compatibility to include munitions and various pallet types. - Phase III will focus on advancing autonomy from feature-based to conditional and supervised behaviors, enabling higher-level task management. LOUISVILLE, Colo. - Stratom has won a four-year Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract sponsored by U.S. Transportation Command to continue development of its Autonomous Pallet Loader (APL) for military cargo handling in distributed and contested logistics environments. The contract, executed through Air Force CyberWorx, builds on previous SBIR work on the APL with the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force. Stratom says the Phase III effort will also involve U.S. Central Command and support the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise. The APL is an autonomous material-handling vehicle designed to load, unload, and move palletized cargo in austere environments. The system is designed to handle payloads of up to 10,000 pounds and has been developed for compatibility with military aircraft, including the CH-53K King Stallion and C-130 Hercules. Related: BLADE unveils Dire WOLF logistics UGV for the Army's 'Project Sustainment' Stratom says an APL prototype has demonstrated loading and unloading a 463L pallet weighing up to 10,000 pounds. The company also says the system is designed for operation on austere flight lines, expeditionary advanced bases, and forward arming and refueling points. Earlier SBIR work included developing autonomous cargo pickup and drop-off, cross-decking with aircraft ramps, and autonomous driving into and out of aircraft. The program has also included development of sensors for cargo stability and operator situational awareness, as well as testing
Aug 31, 2026 · via militaryaerospace.com
DiDi Autonomous Driving Begins Fully Driverless Service Trials with Next-Generation Robotaxi R2 Key Highlights: - DiDi Autonomous Driving began fully driverless service trials with its next-generation Robotaxi R2 - With new upgrades in driving performance and cabin experience, the new vehicle is available for bookings in selected demonstration areas in Beijing and Guangzhou via the DiDi App DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DiDi Autonomous Driving began fully driverless service trials with its next-generation Robotaxi R2. Jointly developed by DiDi Autonomous Driving and GAC Aion, the new vehicle features upgrades in autonomous driving performance and cabin experience. It is now available for bookings via the DiDi App in selected demonstration areas in Beijing and Guangzhou. The new vehicle R2 is purpose-built for Robotaxi services and designed for global deployment. Powered by DiDi Autonomous Driving's Level 4 full-stack software and hardware, it is equipped with 33 sensors and a triple-domain fusion central computing platform to enhance perception accuracy and its ability to handle complex driving scenarios. It also meets five-star safety standards under C-NCAP and Euro NCAP and incorporates a multi-layer redundancy system. The new vehicle maximizes rear passenger space and features high-angle adjustable seats. Equipped with a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted screen with entertainment features, it has an AI voice interaction system that allows riders to complete PIN verification and start the trip, adjust the air conditioning, open the windows and control the ambient lighting through voice commands. Before arriving at the pickup point, the vehicle will open its windows to ventilate the cabin. Additional features will be rolled out gradually, including an exterior interaction screen, options to preset cabin temperature and ambient lighting color, as well as vehicle-locating features using the horn and voice prompts. Safety and reliability underpin every upgrade to the rider experience. R2 has undergone rigorous testing
Aug 31, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
Autonomous vehicle testing by Waymo and Zoox has come under fresh scrutiny after more than two dozen test driver injuries were reported during 2024 and 2025. The injuries were linked to hard braking and other sudden movements by the vehicles, according to data submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and reviewed. Waymo Reports 16 Test Driver Injuries Transdev, which employs and manages Waymo test drivers, reported 16 injuries across San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Five injuries were recorded in 2024, while the number increased to 11 in 2025. Several reports cited hard braking or unexpected vehicle behavior as the cause. One 2025 incident in Phoenix involved an autonomous vehicle making an exaggerated braking maneuver without an apparent obstruction. The test driver reportedly remained away from work for 157 days. Another incident in Los Angeles involved a vehicle braking after detecting children playing in its path, with the worker reportedly missing 175 days of work. Waymo did not provide specific responses to questions about the OSHA injury reports. The company told TechCrunch that human operators remain part of its validation process and that information collected during those drives is incorporated into its autonomous driving service. Zoox Test Drivers Report Injuries From Hard Braking Zoox reported as many as eight worker injuries associated with hard braking. Seven of the eight OSHA entries specifically referenced hard braking, "nogo" events or "brake jabs," according to TechCrunch. The incidents included injuries to workers' shoulders, arms, necks, ribs, spine and pelvis. In one January 2025 incident in San Francisco, a Zoox test vehicle reportedly made a harsh stop that injured a contractor's shoulder and upper arm. Current and former Zoox contractors also told TechCrunch that modified Toyota Highlander test vehicles continued making abrupt braking maneuvers as recently as July 2026. Some workers
Aug 31, 2026 · via itechpost.com
The Xiaomi Skynomad N90 Max full-size EREV crossover drove 1,230 km from Shanghai to Beijing on a single battery charge and a full fuel tank, the deputy general manager of the strategic marketing department, Xu Jieyun, shared. He also shared a video of the test. The Xiaomi Skynomad N90 Max was driving from Shanghai to Beijing with four people and the additional load of 50 kg. Its climate control system was set to 24 degrees Celsius. The car was driving in Eco mode with a priority to electric driving mode. Tire pressure was set to 2.9 bar. The energy recovery system was set to 80% efficiency. According to Xu Jieyun, the Skynomad N90 Max’s average highway speed was 104 km/h. Moreover, the car was driven with the help of a “Hyper Autonomous Driving” assisted driving system. As a result, the Skynomad N90 Max’s pure electric range reached 323.6 km. It is 69.7% of the claimed CLTC range. The average energy consumption of the N90 Max in electric mode was 19.7 kWh. After the vehicle’s range extender kicked in, it achieved an average fuel capacity of 6.7 km/h. The Xiaomi Skynomad N90 Max completed the test, driving from the 5G Future Center in Shanghai to the Xiaomi car manufacturing facility in Beijing. The route took 1,230 km. After completing the trip, the car’s system showed 54 km of remaining range. It means that the Skynomad N90’s real-world range is around 1,284 km. It is 75.3% of the declared CLTC range. The Xiaomi Skynomad N90 Max is a full-size SUV with dimensions of 5285/1998/1825 mm. Its wheelbase reaches 3,080 mm. It has a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine from Changan subsidiary Dongan under the hood. This ICE acts as a generator, sending power to a 76 kWh CALB-made ternary NMC battery. The N90 Max
Aug 31, 2026 · via carnewschina.com
China's Pony.ai to Deploy 200 Robotaxis in Seoul, Targeting Fully Driverless Service by 2028 Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai has officially announced plans to operate fully driverless robotaxis in Seoul. In partnership with South Korean partner FutureLink, the company will phase in 200 seventh-generation robotaxis, targeting fully driverless service without safety drivers by 2028 at the latest. The two companies signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the 28th at the Conrad Hotel in Seoul's Yeouido district and unveiled their business plans. They will first import 10 vehicles to undergo safety and performance certification procedures with South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority's Automobile Safety Research Institute (KATRI). Once certification is complete, the remaining 190 vehicles will be brought in and deployed in the Seoul Autonomous Driving Pilot Zone and other areas. The vehicles are seventh-generation robotaxis co-developed by Pony.ai and BAIC Group. Unlike previous models that were retrofitted from existing vehicles, these were designed with autonomous driving in mind from the production stage. Sensors, computing systems, and power and braking systems are all redundant, and remote monitoring capabilities are built in. Component costs have been reduced to 70% of the previous generation, and more than 2,000 units are currently operating in China and elsewhere. James Peng, co-founder and CEO of Pony.ai, said, "The 200 vehicles currently planned are only the first phase," adding, "Our goal is to deploy fully driverless robotaxis on South Korean roads after vehicle certification." He emphasized that the South Korean volume is separate from the previously announced plan to deploy 4,000 vehicles in Europe and the Middle East, adding, "If the business proceeds successfully, we will increase the number of vehicles." Confidence from 87,000 km of testing in Gangnam This plan effectively transitions two years of domestic testing by
Aug 30, 2026 · via finance.biggo.com
“There is a march of science; but who shall beat the drums for its retreat?” English essayist Charles Lamb posed this seminal question in a letter in 1830. This Labor Day, I am reminded of the potential costs as well as benefits to innovations — some so dire that they should be paused if not stopped entirely. Think nuclear weapons. Or take the cloning of humans — a bridge too far made most publicly visible in 2018 when Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui employed CRISP-Cas9 technology to edit the genes of more than a half-dozen human embryos, resulting in the birth of twins ostensibly resistant to HIV. For his hubris, He served three years in prison. Whether such work goes on in secret is unknown. Meanwhile, court battles are being fought over how much of research in artificial intelligence should be public. Even as consumers inspect packaged foods for labeling of genetically modified products, while bombs fall intermittently in Iran to slow any development of nuclear capability by this sponsor of terrorism, Labor Day should cause us to consider the transformation of the workplace by AI, especially its potential impact on entry-level jobs, not to mention white-collar work. Were Lamb alive today, he might consider this manmade ghost in the machine to be leading the pack as it marches at double-time. We can try to compartmentalize nuclear warfare capability and ban dangerous human gene research, but AI technology won’t stay bottled in the lab. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei put the economic and societal impacts of AI squarely on the radar in 2025: “AI could eliminate up to half of all entry-level jobs in the next five years.” He went on to predict up to 20 percent unemployment. Given his dire prognostication, Amodei has advocated for something espoused by some economists as
Aug 30, 2026 · via berkshireeagle.com
Two hundred robotaxis from Chinese Autonomous Driving corporation Pony.ai will run on Korean roads. The vehicles are from BAIC, fitted with Pony.ai's Autonomous Driving technology. FutureLink, an Autonomous Driving-specialized subsidiary of KOSDAQ-listed PonyLink, will handle Pony.ai robotaxis' certification and service operations in Korea. ◇ FutureLink, Pony.ai have worked together since two years ago... "confident about commercialization" On the 28th in Seoul, FutureLink signed a strategic agreement with Pony.ai to commercialize robotaxis in Korea. FutureLink will bring in 10 seventh-generation robotaxis built on BAIC vehicles and equipped with Pony.ai's Autonomous Driving technology, and complete certifications from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and others. At the same time, it plans to add 190 more and operate 200 robotaxis in areas including Seoul. Starting with designated pilot zones, it plans to expand across all of Seoul by 2028 and then to other cities. Pony.ai is a corporation competing with global Autonomous Driving corporations such as Google's Waymo, Tesla and Baidu. Its accumulated Autonomous Driving mileage exceeds 110 million km. It operates driverless robotaxis at commercial Level 4 (a stage that allows driving without driver intervention) in four cities including Beijing and Shanghai. Pony.ai plans to expand its robotaxi fleet to 4,000 by the end of the year, focusing on Europe and the Middle East. The seventh-generation robotaxi chosen by FutureLink from Pony.ai is based on a platform BAIC designed on the premise of Autonomous Driving. Unlike other robotaxis that modify stock vehicles, redundant architectures for key systems such as braking, steering and power are applied from mass production. A feature is that if a specific sensor fails during driverless operation, the vehicle can use other sensors to come to a stop. Pony.ai said it cut component costs by 70% from the previous generation. Pony.ai said this gives it a price advantage
Aug 30, 2026 · via biz.chosun.com
Traffic, crime, fine dust top Seoul residents' smart city concerns: poll Seoul citizens named traffic congestion, nighttime crime and fine dust as the areas most in need of smart city solutions, a poll showed Sunday. The Korean megalopolis surveyed 8,531 Seoul residents online and offline from Feb. 10-21 last year as part of efforts to map out a smart city plan. Traffic, safety and the environment emerged as the three areas most in need of attention, cited by 37.5 percent, 21.2 percent and 16.2 percent of the respondents, respectively, according to the poll. When asked which areas most needed a smart city push specifically, the respondents again put traffic first at 30.1 percent, followed by safety at 27.5 percent and the environment at 18.8 percent. Within the traffic category, congestion was the top concern at 34.2 percent, followed by insufficient infrastructure at 18.5 percent and parking difficulties at 17 percent. In the safety category, nighttime crime topped the list at 22.5 percent, followed by sexual crime at 16.7 percent and concerns over school children's safety at 10.5 percent. In the environment sector, fine dust was seen as the most pressing issue at 29.2 percent, followed by general air pollution at 26.7 percent and water pollution at 11.2 percent. Based on the poll, the metropolitan government has set up a road map running through 2030, aimed at enhancing the city's competitiveness and improving the people's quality of life. The plan calls for easing rush-hour congestion, expanding support for the underprivileged, strengthening measures against climate change and positioning Seoul as an innovation hub. Planned smart city services include artificial intelligence-powered closed circuit security cameras, air-purifying drones, cleaning robots along the Han River and autonomous vehicle infrastructure.
Aug 30, 2026 · via koreatimes.co.kr
The benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.25%) is hovering near a record high, but the risk of a sell-off might be rising due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the stubbornly high inflation rate, and the growing chance of an interest rate hike before the end of 2026. The S&P 500 currently has a Shiller cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio of 41.6, its highest valuation since the dot-com bubble in 2000. That makes the index especially vulnerable to downside, and if it were to enter a bear market by experiencing a 20% decline, many stocks with elevated valuations would likely also suffer sharp corrections. The S&P 500 last traded in bear territory during 2022 and 2023, which sent Tesla (TSLA -1.71%) stock plummeting by 75% to just $100. The electric vehicle (EV) giant recovered to set a new record high of $489 last year, but it's currently on the back foot once again. Here's why I predict it will fall below $100 if the S&P enters another bear market. Tesla stock is trading at a sky-high valuation Tesla used to be the undisputed global leader of the EV industry, but over the last couple of years, the company has struggled to compete with the onslaught of low-cost manufacturers from China. Brands like BYD, Geely, and Zeekr sell EVs at lower starting prices than Tesla in key markets like Europe, while offering comparable features. As a result, Tesla's EV sales declined in both 2024 and 2025. Fortunately, they are recovering in 2026, with the company's first-half deliveries growing by 16% year over year to 838,149 vehicles. However, that growth is relative to a horrible 2025, and it comes with a lower average selling price and a shrinking gross margin, suggesting Tesla is slashing prices for its EVs to attract
Aug 29, 2026 · via fool.com
Tesla continues turning its electric vehicles into connected productivity hubs on wheels. Following the recent debut of Grok Bot, Tesla appears to be preparing direct in-cabin integration for SpaceXAI’s new autonomous agent platform. The hint surfaced on X when one user asked whether drivers could soon manage their Grok Bot agents and check on background tasks directly from behind the wheel. Louise Giam (@LouiseGiam), a Grok Voice and Chat engineer at SpaceXAI, responded directly with a (since deleted) teaser: “Stay tuned.” From In-Car Voice Assistant to Autonomous AI Coworker Grok originally made its automotive debut on Tesla vehicles in the U.S. last year with software update 2025.26. The chatbot quickly expanded across North America, Europe, and Asia in the months that followed. Since then, Tesla has systematically added new Grok features and given the chatbot greater cabin access, including support for natural language navigation commands and location-based reminders. The recent Summer 2026 feature drop integrated Grok even deeper into Tesla’s ecosystem, allowing the chatbot to control core vehicle functions like climate and even switch toggles in the vehicle’s Settings menu in response to natural language prompts. And all of that’s just the beginning, with Elon Musk previously confirming that drivers will eventually be able to control FSD with Grok voice prompts. Grok Bot, however, expands these capabilities far outside the car. Launched in early beta earlier this month, Grok Bot operates as an always-on AI agent running on a dedicated cloud virtual machine. Unlike a standard chatbot that simply answers prompts, it can execute complex, multi-step workflows across external websites and apps like a human coworker. Grok Bot and its capabilities are set to grow even faster following SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition of Cursor to strengthen agent coding infrastructure. Managing Workflows During Daily Commutes Bringing Grok Bot into the vehicle
Aug 29, 2026 · via notateslaapp.com
[category] [title] These cities rank high for tech, infrastructure, quality of life and more. When you think of a "smart city," certain tropes often come to mind: neon-lit skyscrapers, autonomous vehicle lanes and daily activities completed with the flash of a palm or tap of a button on your phone. However, the true mark of urban intelligence lies in human-centered design. According to the 2026 IMD Smart City Index, Zurich has officially secured the title of the world’s "smartest city" for the seventh consecutive year. What sets Zurich apart isn't just flashy technology, but how seamlessly innovation serves daily life. The IMD index evaluates 148 global cities based primarily on resident perceptions across two core pillars: existing physical Structures and available Technology. These are evaluated across five dimensions: health and safety, mobility, activities, opportunities and governance. Out of every city assessed, Zurich emerged as the only city to achieve the coveted AAA overall Smart City Rating. RECOMMENDED: The 50 best cities in the world in 2026 A city that functions effortlessly for its residents naturally yields a better experience for visitors. Efficient public transit, sustainable urban planning, accessible green spaces and inclusive civic governance create an environment where daily friction disappears. Zurich leads a strong European cohort at the top of the index, followed closely by Oslo (2), Geneva (3), London (4), Copenhagen (5) and Lausanne (7), with Dubai (6) breaking into the top tier as a Middle Eastern tech hub. Only four U.S. cities made the top 50 rankings in 2026. Boston ranks the highest at number 35. Washington, D.C. jumped 23 spots up the rankings to land at number 39. Other U.S. metros in the top 50 include Seattle (41) and New York (45), while San Francisco (72), Los Angeles (73), Denver (78), Chicago (81) and Philadelphia (99)
Aug 29, 2026 · via timeout.com
Hyundai has several new electric SUVs coming, including a new global D-segment SUV positioned slightly above the IONIQ 5. Hyundai plans to launch 100 new vehicles by 2030 “It’s a great time to be at Hyundai,” José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor Company president and CEO, said during the company’s 2026 CEO Investor Day this week. In the first half of 2026, Hyundai sold 2 million vehicles and achieved record revenue of 95.2 trillion won (about $69 billion), up 3% from the same period last year. The performance helped propel Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, to become the 2nd most profitable auto group globally behind Toyota and 3rd in volume. Over the next few years, Hyundai is betting on AI, robotics, software, batteries, and other new tech to drive growth as it transitions from a traditional automaker to a tech and physical AI company that also produces great cars. By 2030, Hyundai aims to sell 5.5 million vehicles globally, up from 4.1 million in 2025. Of which, electrified vehicles, including hybrids, fully electric vehicles, and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), will account for 60% of the mix, a big jump from just 23% in 2025. Hyundai and Genesis plan to launch 100 new or refreshed vehicles globally between now and 2030, including 58 in North America, 49 in South Korea, 41 in Europe, and 26 in India. Electric vehicles, hybrids, and EREVs Over the next eight months, Hyundai will launch seven new vehicles, including the new Elantra (Avante in Korea), IONIQ 3, new Tucson and Tucson Hybrid, its first-ever Santa Fe EREV, plus a new electric A-SUV for India, a new global B-SUV, and another new B-SUV for Europe. Later in the presentation, Muñoz revealed five new EVs set to launch in Europe. These include the two new B-segment SUVs, two
Aug 29, 2026 · via electrek.co
Tesla (TSLA) plans to hold an invite-only Cybercab launch event on September 3 in Austin, Texas, that will also be livestreamed. The event is expected to feature rides for members of the public in a broader way than the company showed off
Robotaxi reveal: Tesla's Cybercab takes the stage next week
Aug 29, 2026, 7:00 AM ETTesla, Inc. (TSLA) Stock, ZOOX StockAMZN, UBER, LCID, WAYMOBy: Clark Schultz, SA News Editor110 Comments
Aug 29, 2026 · via seekingalpha.com
1 Labor Secretary visits NEXA, lauds Hollywood company’s $100M expansion investment Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling, visited Hollywood-based NEXA and its founder and CEO, Robert Morcos. The topic of their discussions revolved around NEXA’s efforts expanding job creation in South Florida and making sure the metro area is a destination for technical talent to support South Florida’s growing tech industry. NEXA, formerly Social Mobile, is a leader in custom wireless solutions for enterprises and IoT. NEXA creates connectivity devices for firms such as Bechtel, DoorDash, Abbott Labs, Disney, and many more. “It’s great that companies are expanding and building, but we want to make sure that local workers are getting these opportunities so they can stay home and stay in their local community and not have to leave to get these high-tech, high-skilled jobs,” Sonderling, a Boca Raton native and Broward County public schools graduate, told the South Florida Sun Sentinel. NEXA has recently made a $100 million investment to expand its local design and manufacturing at its facilities in South Florida, and has announced a collaboration with Qualcomm and a development project with the Department of Homeland Security. Sonderling said the expansion “counters a lot of narrative you hear of the doom and gloom of the tech industry.” “When I founded NEXA in Miami in 2011, I knew South Florida had the potential to become an important center for technology and innovation. ” This week, I was proud to welcome Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to our headquarters.” Morcos shared on LinkedIn after the visit, Read more here. 2 A1R water completes SPAC combination A1R water, an atmospheric water generation company that produces packaged mineralized drinking water from humidity in the air, announced the closing of its business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition
Aug 29, 2026 · via refreshmiami.com
104-Year-Old WWII Veteran Takes First Waymo Ride, Calls It Boring: “Didn’t Have Any Near Crashes” The experience of riding in a car with no one behind the wheel can be thrilling for most people, especially those from an older generation who first encountered the concept in Hollywood movies. One such person is 104-year-old World War II veteran Karl Schmitt from Houston, Texas, who grew up in an era when Ford Model Ts could still be seen on the roads. A video of his first ride in a Waymo robotaxi was posted on YouTube by ONSCENE TV, in which he humorously remarked that the drive was "in some ways, boring," noting that he didn't have any near crashes. Schmitt was actually thrilled to ride in an autonomous vehicle, saying "he was born too early" and that robotaxis are the future. He also noted that these cars could be a great way to keep drunk drivers off the road. When asked about some of his life experiences, Schmitt said: "Well, the most shattering, of course, I'm a veteran of World War Two infantry, and I fought in six campaigns, I was wounded twice, so I'm a survivor too." Schmitt then went on to describe his first experience riding in a robotaxi, which he took with other passengers, saying: "It was smooth. In some ways, it was boring (laughs). There was no excitement; we didn't have any near crashes, nobody threatened us. We had a conversation the whole time, and during much of it, I simply forgot where we were, just like normally, in an automobile. "My impression is, my response is, I was just born too early. I'm never going to own one of these babies. And the time, I believe this is the way we're going to go. And as I
Aug 29, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
CHINA’S electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are finding a foothold in the United States’ autonomous-driving market as suppliers of purpose-built vehicle platforms, even as steep tariffs and security restrictions keep Chinese-branded EVs out of US showrooms.
Since 2024, Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer Zeekr has shipped more than 3,200 minivan-like CM1e vehicle platforms — including over 2,600 this year — to the United States, where Waymo is its only known partner, business magazine Forbes reported, citing data compiled by US research firm ImportGenius.
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