Today’s top stories

• Autonomous Transit Is Coming: Glydways Ignites Atlanta and Dubai

• Rivian Direct Sales One Step Closer in Iowa

• Waymo’s New Robotaxi Is Ready to Roll

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Private, on-demand autonomous pods running on dedicated guideways — and they’re launching this year. Glydways just broke ground in Atlanta and signed a major Dubai agreement, pushing its bold transit vision into the real world.

Iowa may finally allow Rivian to sell EVs directly to consumers, ending one of the nation’s strictest dealership barriers. Lawmakers are advancing a bill that could let buyers skip out-of-state trips and purchase straight from the manufacturer.

Waymo is rolling out its sixth-generation Driver system on a bold new Zeekr-built robotaxi, starting with fully autonomous employee rides in California. The upgraded hardware is smaller, cheaper, and built to scale across thousands of vehicles and new cities.

Lucid skipped the typical car launch and staged a live orchestral performance around seven Gravity SUVs in Berlin. With cinema icons seated inside the vehicles and composer Uèle Lamore leading the score, the brand turned electric mobility into immersive art.

Canada just unveiled two bold EV prototypes designed to shape mobility in 2030 and even 2040. Project Arrow’s Vector and Borealis showcase 650 horsepower, up to 1,500 km projected range, and a roadmap toward full autonomy.

Tesla is shutting down the one-time purchase option for Full Self-Driving on February 14, pushing all drivers toward a subscription model. The $8,000 buyout disappears, leaving $99 per month as the only way in—for now.

Switching to an EV isn't just a change—it's a revelation. New drivers are falling in love with the quiet, instant power, and surprisingly fun daily drives. When driving feels this smooth and effortless, going back starts to feel unimaginable.

The Cybertruck turned Chengdu’s vibrant food street into its personal stage — drawing crowds, cameras, and nonstop double-takes.

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