Insider Brief Humble Robotics has raised $51 million in Series A funding to develop and test its cabless autonomous electric freight vehicles, bringing total funding to $75 million less than a year after its founding.
Humble Robotics has raised $51 million in Series A funding to advance development and testing of its cabless autonomous electric freight vehicles, bringing its total funding to $75 million less than a year after the company’s founding.
Expanding Testing and Vehicle Development The funding will support several areas of development: Customer pilots: Expanding testing and validation of the company’s autonomous freight technology.
Manufacturing: Establishing early production capabilities for its electric vehicles.
The company also pointed out that it is developing systems that can be integrated into existing freight operations, allowing businesses to adopt autonomous electric vehicles without replacing their logistics infrastructure.
Nov 6, 2026 · via theaiinsider.tech
Institute for Driverless Transport sets out questions UK has yet to answer Mark Moran As robotaxis arrive in London, the Institute for Driverless Transport has published a Research Roadmap setting out 65 open questions about how autonomous vehicles could affect the UK.
The research roadmap is free to explore online at www.ifdt.co.uk/research-roadmap The roadmap explores the ‘known unknowns’ across five areas: Economics & Productivity; Social Change; Job Displacement; Security & Geopolitics; and Speed of Rollout.
The IfDT's 65 open questions map what driverless vehicles will mean for the UK, from jobs and productivity to society and security.
The research roadmap argues that the best moment to shape what follows is now, while services and markets are still forming.
If you can fund research or offer a place to test it, we would like to hear from you.”
Nov 5, 2026 · via transportxtra.com
Uber expects more than 2,000 fully driverless vehicles on its platform by the end of 2027, setting a fleet target as its partners move toward commercial service.
The company also expects about 700 fully driverless vehicles on its platform by year-end 2026.
Uber expects Zoox to join its app in Las Vegas in November, followed by Motional moving to fully driverless operations.
Riders in Las Vegas would be the first in a U.S. city to have two fully driverless partners available through Uber’s app.
Uber expects fully driverless testing with Nuro and Lucid in the fourth quarter of 2026, ahead of a fully driverless commercial launch in the Bay Area in the first quarter of 2027.
Nov 5, 2026 · via tokenpost.com
Autonomous transport in daily operations The autonomous vehicles are expected to move up to 1,200 pallets per day on average, with significantly higher volumes possible during peak times.
"The partnership with Lorenz demonstrates how autonomous and electric transport solutions can already be effectively integrated into industrial operations today," said Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer at Einride.
By switching from diesel to electric vehicles, Lorenz is reducing CO₂ emissions from internal transport between the production facility and the on-site warehouse.
Invited guests experienced the new logistics solution firsthand and saw the autonomous vehicles operating as part of the plant's day-to-day operations.
About Lorenz Lorenz is an independent, family-owned company and one of the leading producers in the European snack market, employing around 3,000 people.
Nov 5, 2026 · via finance.yahoo.com
General Motors’ mission mode falls somewhere in the middle.
But, even if tomorrow’s autonomous vehicles should function flawlessly, the premise that they’ll be able to do everything for you is a pretty weak one.
But years of testing has proven that sometimes the most basic obstacles can prove truly vexing for autonomous vehicles.
While we’re arguably closer to that than ever before, we’ve also seen mounting pushback against autonomous vehicles.
However, the bottom line for many of us is just how painfully familiar General Motors’ autonomous vehicle sales pitch happens to be.
Nov 4, 2026 · via thetruthaboutcars.com
Uber reported Q3 revenue of $14.77 billion, exceeding Wall Street estimates of $14.66 billion, according to Fiscal.ai Q3 gross bookings increased 20% to $59.82 billion.
Uber expects gross bookings between $63.25 billion and $65.25 billion in Q4.
Uber Technologies (UBER) was on investors’ radar on Wednesday, after the ride-hailing giant announced a better-than-expected third-quarter topline, amid a ramp-up in its autonomous vehicle business.
Q3 Gross Bookings Rise 20% Uber reported Q3 revenue of $14.77 billion, up 10%, and exceeding Wall Street estimates of $14.66 billion, according to Fiscal.ai.
Uber’s gross bookings in Q3 increased 20% to $59.82 billion, driven by 18% growth in mobility bookings and 22% growth in delivery bookings.
Nov 4, 2026 · via stocktwits.com
Back in 2024, he predicted the autonomous driving industry had to pivot to large-model-driven systems — or face an existential mismatch.
Fail to pivot to the large-model paradigm by then, and an autonomous driving company risks being priced out of the game.
Place this against the reality of China’s autonomous driving roads, and the gap between the two coordinate systems snaps into focus.
In the first half of 2026, Huawei held 18.1% of China’s high-tier autonomous driving market, Tesla 13.2%, and Momenta 12.2%.
As Zhou put it, the steam-engine era of autonomous driving has arrived.
Nov 4, 2026 · via autonews.gasgoo.com
Element Fleet Management will provide operational support for Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing fleet in Toronto, maximizing vehicle availability.
The partnership will see Element coordinate the people, facilities, infrastructure, and vehicle operations required to keep Waymo’s fleet ready, available, and operating efficiently.
Why autonomous vehicles need careful fleet management Large self-driving electric fleets will require substantial back-office fleet support to remain ready and roadworthy, with no driver available to schedule charging or book maintenance appointments.
This is creating new opportunities for companies with fleet management expertise and experience.
Element evolving for next-gen mobility Laura Dottori-Attanasio, Chief Executive Officer, Element Fleet Management, said the company’s partnership with Waymo: “Demonstrates how Element is evolving to support the next generation of mobility: combining our fleet leadership, intelligent mobility solutions, and operational capabilities to help our clients and partners scale efficiently and reliably across markets."
Nov 4, 2026 · via globalfleet.com
AutoNation (AN) shares fell on Wednesday after JPMorgan downgraded the stock to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Overweight,’ citing a “sizeable disconnect” between its forward estimates and consensus.
JPMorgan analyst Rajat Gupta kept the price target unchanged at $185 following the downgrade, The Fly reported.
Their 12-month price target ranges from $175 to $250, with an average of $213.42.
Separately, Investing.com reported that JPMorgan said AutoNation’s execution on used-car volumes and cost discipline had lagged peers in recent quarters.
The firm cited the company’s third-quarter results and efforts to improve spending, while viewing the results as solid given the challenging macroeconomic backdrop, The Fly reported.
Nov 4, 2026 · via tradingview.com
Founded in 2021, Zelos is a leading global autonomous driving technology company.
As the pioneer of the global RoboVan (autonomous delivery van) category, Zelos places innovation at the heart of its strategy.
Zelos has also pioneered map-free autonomous driving.
By 2026, it had achieved mass production of map-free L4 autonomous driving solutions, eliminating reliance on high-definition maps.
Under its strategy of "city-scale physical AI", Zelos has developed an intelligent technology system centered on the Zelos Brain, extending L4 autonomous driving from urban logistics to other urban services and industrial applications.
Nov 4, 2026 · via chinadaily.com.cn
The agency added research topics addressing lost communications and spectrum interference in October, expanding its research agenda for autonomous vehicles operating in airport environments.
Spectrum interference Under ARAS0016, the FAA wants researchers to develop methods to identify and mitigate potential spectrum interference between autonomous ground vehicles and other airport equipment.
The agency is concerned both that autonomous vehicles could affect frequencies used by airport systems and that existing airport equipment could interfere with vehicle systems.
The FAA seeks approaches to identify frequencies used by autonomous vehicles and airport communications, navigation, and surveillance infrastructure, then assess potential interference risks to both.
The research priorities may affect secure embedded computing, wireless communications, spectrum management, electromagnetic compatibility, vehicle control systems, and autonomous-system validation.
Nov 4, 2026 · via militaryaerospace.com
Another key element of MINGA is an autonomous electric bus based on the MAN Lion’s City E, which has been undergoing road tests and, at the beginning of September, began trial operations in public road traffic in Munich.
Starting on 17 November, passengers will be able to ride the autonomous MAN e-bus between the Munich districts of Petuelring and Freimanner Hölzl.
The project has generated significant public interest and garnered more than 2,000 pre-registrations for a ride in the autonomous electric bus.
Test operations with users are set to continue until June 2027.
With the automated 12-metre bus, we are trialling for the first time a vehicle size that has the potential for high-capacity use in regular bus operations,” adds Sinaida Cordes, Authorised Signatory at SWM and MVG.
Nov 4, 2026 · via electrive.com
Nov 4 (Reuters) – Uber forecast adjusted profit below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as driver shortages, higher fuel costs and the Middle East conflict weighed on ride-hailing growth in markets ranging from India and Brazil to Canada.
Uber forecast fourth-quarter adjusted profit of 95 cents to 99 cents per share, below estimates of $1.06 per share, according to data compiled by LSEG.
The company said the Middle East conflict was a 75 basis-point drag on Mobility bookings growth and that it assumes a 100 basis-point hit in the fourth quarter.
The company expects gross bookings of $63.25 billion to $65.25 billion, compared with analysts’ estimates of $64.42 billion.
It expects adjusted core profit of $3.13 billion to $3.23 billion compared with estimates of $3.19 billion.
Nov 4, 2026 · via wkzo.com
BMW is preparing to take its partially automated driving technology into urban environments, with new Level 2 driver assistance functions scheduled to arrive in 2027.
BMW’s Level 2 Driving Assistance Expands to Urban Traffic BMW’s upcoming City Assistant expansion will build on the company’s existing partially automated driving technology.
Regulatory Approval Expected in Early 2027 The expansion of BMW’s urban driving assistance functions depends on updated European regulatory requirements.
BMW has also filed several patent applications connected with the development of its new urban driver assistance functions.
BMW has not yet disclosed how much customers will pay to activate the expanded urban driving assistance functions.
Nov 3, 2026 · via electriccarsreport.com
Beginning in 2027, Waymo will operate a test fleet of robotaxis in Japan based on Toyota's electric bZ4X SUV.
When Toyota and Waymo announced their agreement, they proposed jointly exploring autonomous-driving technology, including possible applications for personal vehicles.
Waymo has not disclosed per-vehicle costs, production volumes, or sensor specifications for the new vehicle, which will mark the fourth in its self-driving fleet.
More background The bZ4X will join a Waymo fleet that has consisted primarily of Jaguar I-Pace SUVs in the United States, according to Electrek.
The Toyota partnership came as Waymo continued to expand its robotaxi fleet and prepared to enter several new markets.
Nov 3, 2026 · via thecooldown.com
Gasgoo Munich-Langke Technology' s headquarters project for new-generation autonomous logistics vehicles was finalized in Wuxi, Jiangsu, on Oct. 30, Gasgoo has learned.
The company will be jointly run by five partners — Tailg Technology, Zhuoyu Technology, Hengxu Capital, Ruili Kormee and Suzhou Xuantong, an affiliate of SAFETY Group, jointly operate Langke Technology, targeting the L4 autonomous logistics vehicle market.
Langke will serve as the primary= primary entity for developing, building, selling, servicing, and operating the autonomous logistics vehicles.
Autonomous logistics vehicles running Zhuoyu' s driving system are already being tested at Tailg stores, hauling two-wheelers and auto parts.
Still, scaling autonomous logistics fleets is never a given.
Nov 3, 2026 · via autonews.gasgoo.com
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has partnered with TADA Mobility to introduce an on-demand autonomous vehicle service, with the pilot scheduled to begin in early 2027.
The service will initially use two autonomous vehicles developed by WeRide, each accommodating up to eight passengers with a trained safety operator on board.
Further trials will be conducted to assess routes, booking procedures and safety before the service begins.
Building on Sentosa’s earlier autonomous vehicle trial in 2019, the initiative will operate alongside existing buses and beach shuttles.
Findings will help determine how autonomous transport could be integrated into the island’s longer-term transport network.
Nov 3, 2026 · via ttgasia.com
New Orleans City Council President Jean-Paul Morrell proposed new regulations for robotaxis last month.
The announcement follows Waymo’s preparations for its autonomous vehicle release in New Orleans, which is slated for 2027.
Waymo responded to the proposal by rejecting city authority over regulating its internal operations, arguing that the proposal is a state matter.
In cities where Waymo is already operational, the Office of Motor Vehicles regulates the cars, not the City Council.
Other concerns have been raised about how autonomous vehicles will react to specific conditions in New Orleans, like potholes and changing intersections.
Nov 2, 2026 · via tulanehullabaloo.com
I Drove Hands-Free All Week Using Full Self-Driving in a Tesla Model Y L. This Is Why I’m Hooked Tesla was the first, but not the last, to add point-to-point self driving to its cars.
Last week I did something I don’t do often: I went to a Tesla dealership to pick up my weekly test drive, the Tesla Model Y L, the company’s larger, 3-row electric SUV.
As part of the pickup process, I got a walkthrough of the Model Y L from a lovely Tesla associate named Nolan.
Point To Point Driving Is the Future, And I’m Here For It After spending a week in the Tesla Model Y L with Full Self-Driving, I realized something: Turns out, actually driving can be stressful.
Starting out in a parking lot was comforting; like many drivers, I learned to drive in a parking lot.
Nov 2, 2026 · via agirlsguidetocars.com
Self-driving taxis Manchester residents have read about for years are now on the city’s roads, at least as test vehicles.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) told reporters that no applications had been made to operate driverless taxis in Greater Manchester.
Who Is Testing: Uber, Pony.ai and Verne Three companies share the Manchester pilot, and each brings a different piece.
Pony.ai builds the autonomous-driving technology and the Gen-7 vehicles under test.
Uber, Pony.ai and Verne.
Nov 2, 2026 · via shattered.io