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Will the **US NHTSA** impose a **mandatory recall** on an autonomous driving system due to an AI-related safety failure in 2026?
Predicting a high-stakes regulatory action against an AI-powered vehicle system.
Will a **non-Tesla manufacturer** officially launch a vehicle with a **range exceeding 700 miles (1,126 km)** on a single charge by 2026?
Predicting a major battery and efficiency breakthrough outside the current market leader.
Will the **total global revenue from car-subscription services** (instead of ownership) exceed $25 billion in 2026?
Forecasting the continued shift in the consumer model for vehicle access.
Will a major **battery manufacturer** successfully begin mass production of a **Solid-State Battery (SSB)** with a claimed lifespan of over 500,000 miles by 2026?
Predicting a major technological leap that addresses key EV concerns (range, durability).
Will a major **US car manufacturer** (e.g., Ford, GM) officially announce a **definitive phase-out date for all ICE vehicle production** by 2026?
Predicting a major corporate commitment to full electrification, with a specific deadline.
Will a major **European city** (e.g., Paris, London) formally ban **all non-electric vehicles** from entering its central zone by 2026?
Predicting a major, high-impact policy move to improve urban air quality.
Will a major **US airport** officially announce the construction of a dedicated **eVTOL Skyport/Vertiport** for commercial service by 2026?
Predicting the start of infrastructure build-out for Urban Air Mobility.
Will a major manufacturer (e.g., Tesla, Waymo, GM) achieve a **Level 4 (High) autonomous driving** deployment for a private vehicle in a US city without mandated human safety driver by 2026?
Predicting the successful regulatory and technical launch of highly automated consumer vehicles in a major market.
Will the **total number of charging stations** for EVs in the US surpass **200,000** by the end of 2026?
Forecasting the necessary infrastructure scaling to support mass EV adoption.
Will a major **cyberattack** successfully and widely disable an **in-car infotainment or critical sensor system** across one manufacturer's entire fleet in 2026?
Predicting a high-stakes security breach targeting the rapidly evolving connected car ecosystem.
Will the **total number of commercial autonomous robotaxis** operating globally (Level 4) exceed 5,000 by the end of 2026?
Forecasting the scaling of fleet autonomy in major metropolitan areas.
Will the **average US car loan interest rate** for new vehicles consistently exceed **9.0%** for a full quarter in 2026?
Forecasting a major increase in the cost of car ownership due to high interest rates.