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Mobility
Fukuoka Airport introduces Level 4 driverless autonomous cargo towing tractor, Japan\'s third
Fukuoka Airport has introduced Level 4 autonomous driving for towing tractors that transport air cargo containers on designated routes within the airport. Japan Airlines and operator Fukuoka International Airport began operations on Oct. 26, running 1.7 km autonomously within a 2.5 km route. The move aims to address labor shortages, automate repetitive transport tasks and improve safety by reducing human error. The airport plans to expand from one vehicle to four by year-end.
Industry
Electric vehicles, drones reshape future military mobility; Tesla China business sale rumours
Electrification and unmanned systems are gaining ground in military mobility as warfare changes, with Ukraine introducing an electric motorcycle that can charge drones and the U.S. Department of Defense moving to develop reusable bomber drones. Separately, speculation has grown over a possible separation of Tesla’s China business, though Elon Musk denied it was discussed. Tesla also opened 10 Supercharger sites in Japan’s Kyushu region for free after a strong quake.
Industry
Tesla offers free access to 10 Kyushu Superchargers after Kumamoto earthquake
Tesla will temporarily offer free access to 10 Supercharger sites in Japan\'s Kyushu region after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture with a maximum seismic intensity of 7. Tesla Charging, the company’s official charging account, said the sites will be free to use from July 29 through 0000 on Aug. 5. The locations span five prefectures, including six in Fukuoka. Japan has 150 stations and 744 chargers as of end-May 2026.