# European autonomous vehicle technology trials

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-autonomous-vehicle-technology-trials
> Updated: 2026-08-10T04:14:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Testing of autonomous vehicle technologies is expanding across Europe, ranging from urban transport to industrial logistics.

In Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, a project led by Autóipari Próbapálya Zala Kft. has initiated road tests using two autonomous vehicles on designated public streets. These vehicles, utilizing Mobileye Global Inc. technology, are supervised by safety drivers to develop electric, demand-responsive transport systems and prepare for future robotaxi services.

Further developments include industrial and passenger trials in Germany and the Netherlands. Actemium Handling Solutions has begun testing outdoor Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in Essen, Germany, to transport heavy materials. Simultaneously, a self-driving shuttle bus pilot program has launched at the Efteling theme park in the Netherlands, operated by Dutch Automated Mobility in collaboration with Arriva, to connect park accommodations and public transport hubs.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Autonomous vehicle trials expand with industrial AGVs in Germany and shuttle bus in Netherlands

Autonomous technology trials are expanding in Europe, with Actemium testing industrial outdoor AGVs in Germany and Efteling launching a self-driving shuttle pilot in the Netherlands.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/autonomous-vehicle-trials-expand-with-industrial-agvs-in-germany-and-shuttle-bus-in-netherlands

### 2026-07-25: Zalaegerszeg launches autonomous vehicle road test

Zalaegerszeg city begins testing two supervised autonomous vehicles on public roads, partnering with Mobileye to develop future robotaxi technology.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zalaegerszeg-launches-autonomous-vehicle-road-test

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Cite as: European autonomous vehicle technology trials. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-autonomous-vehicle-technology-trials
