According to Sawyer Merritt, a U.S. House Committee will hold a hearing on January 13th to review bills aimed at significantly expanding autonomous vehicle deployment without human controls. The draft proposals include raising the annual cap for such vehicles from 2,500 to 90,000 units, preempting state regulations on autonomous driving systems, and mandating the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to set calibration guidelines for advanced driver assistance systems. These measures are designed to address automaker concerns about regulatory barriers, particularly those impacting robotaxi deployment and market entry. If enacted, these changes could accelerate business opportunities for AI-driven mobility and reshape the U.S. autonomous vehicle market by fostering a more uniform regulatory environment and unlocking large-scale commercial applications. (Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter)

According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Tesla will launch the new Model Y Performance in Canada in Q1 2026 (source: x.com/r_jegaa/status/1986988372573753786). The Model Y Performance is expected to feature the latest AI-powered driver assistance and autonomous capabilities, signaling Tesla’s continued investment in artificial intelligence for real-world applications. This launch highlights growing opportunities for AI-driven automotive technologies in the Canadian market, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and machine learning-based safety features. Businesses in the AI and automotive sectors may benefit from expanding partnerships and new service offerings as demand for intelligent vehicles increases (source: Sawyer Merritt, Nov 8, 2025).