Driving towards normalization Inspired by the Abraham Accords, the Israeli auto-tech sector can fast-track a deal and build goodwill with Saudi Arabia. Will Simon Dec. 22, 2024
Israel conducts first test of autonomous flying taxi Israel hopes autonomous drones will help to ease its traffic problems, as well as give Israeli companies a competitive edge. June 6, 2023
Israel launches $17 million autonomous public transportation pilot The two-stage pilot will examine the viability of integrating self-driving vehicles into Israel’s public transportation system. Nov. 8, 2022
Israel’s Ministry of Transport and Road Safety to allow driverless parking Regulations currently forbid a car to be moving without a human driver, though after testing, electric cars can self-park. May 9, 2022
Israel to invest NIS 20 million in autonomous transport pilot program “Within two years, Israelis will be able to board autonomously operated bus lines and enjoy the use of this groundbreaking technology,” says Israel’s Transportation Ministry. April 14, 2022
Mobileye’s self-driving taxi service set to start this year The company released a 40-minute video showing its Robotaxi driving fluidly around Jerusalem at night. April 12, 2022
Israel’s Mobileye quietly files for US IPO The company includes top car brands as its customers including BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Nissan, Honda and General Motors. March 7, 2022
Israeli high-tech company sets global standard for vehicle safety checks Co-founder of Foretellix Gil Amid said a healthy dose of Israeli chutzpah helped his company define the automotive industry standard for the verification of safety for automated driving systems in an industry set to dominate the coming century. Yaakov Lappin Jan. 13, 2022
Israel plans for 400 self-driving electric taxis in 2022 Avner Flor, an official at the Transportation Ministry, said 640 Israeli startups were working on autonomous vehicles with the goal of zero road accidents. Dec. 8, 2021
