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PAVE Insight provides a single platform for benchmarking competitors, sizing markets, and forecasting adoption across fleet telematics and the connected vehicle ecosystem.

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APC report outlines UK route to rare-earth resilience in electric motors

An Advanced Propulsion Centre report says UK recycling of end-of-life EV motors and wind-turbine magnets could meet up to 25% of automotive permanent-magnet demand by 2035, while rare-earth-free motor technologies could reduce supply-chain dependence on China.

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Innovation News Network9/3/2026

Dedicated pre-owned EV dealership launches in Victoria

EV Depot has opened in Seaford, Victoria, offering used electric vehicles and EV-buying guidance. Every car receives an Aviloo battery-health test, with vehicles below 90% battery health rejected.

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The Driven IO9/3/2026

Mitsubishi launches compact refrigeration units for electric trucks

MHI Thermal Systems has launched the TEU series of under-mounted electric transport refrigeration units for battery-electric trucks. Modular components cut volume by 30%, weight by 55% and installation opening size by 40%, while supporting multiple power sources and multi-temperature cargo.

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The Driven IO9/3/2026

BYD Sealion 08 wins more than 12,000 Chinese orders in 24 hours

BYD says its Sealion 08 SUV secured more than 12,000 firm orders in the first 24 hours after launch in China. The eight-variant range includes battery-electric and plug-in hybrid models, with prices from 229,900 yuan.

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CarNewsChina.com9/3/2026

Tesla teases driverless Cybercab update ahead of Austin event

Tesla has teased an update on its driverless, two-seat Cybercab robotaxi ahead of an Austin event. Vehicles without steering wheels or pedals have been seen operating on public streets in Texas, while the company prepares to expand its autonomous fleet.

AVs
CNBC9/3/2026

Kapsch reaches 115 million toll-transponder milestone in North America

Kapsch TrafficCom has produced 115 million electronic toll transponders at its Mississauga, Canada facility. The site manufactures devices for North American tolling programmes and also refurbishes units to reduce electronic waste.

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Kapsch9/3/2026

PlusAI targets 2027 autonomous truck launch with up to $300m SPAC funding

PlusAI has agreed to merge with Texas Ventures Acquisition III in a deal that could provide up to $300m for its Level 4 autonomous heavy-truck programme. The funding is intended to support OEM integration and a factory-built truck launch targeted for 2027.

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Heavy Duty Trucking9/3/2026

Chery plans 2027 real-world tests for solid-state batteries

Chery will begin vehicle verification of solid-state batteries in 2027, following development of cells reaching 400 Wh/kg. The automaker plans to invest 10 billion yuan in the technology and will start installing semi-solid battery packs in vehicles in late 2026.

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CarNewsChina.com9/3/2026

Horse Powertrain unveils 13-in-1 PHEV off-road drive system

Horse Powertrain, the Geely-Renault joint venture, has unveiled its 3DHT200 13-in-1 plug-in-hybrid drive system. The 230kW system delivers up to 4,920Nm of wheel torque and will debut in Geely’s Galaxy Cruiser 700 off-road SUV.

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CarNewsChina.com9/3/2026

Australia’s second-hand EV market expands as fleet and lease vehicles return

Australia’s growing used-EV market is being supplied by ex-government and business fleets, lease returns, dealers and private sellers. Auction houses now sell more than 100 BEVs weekly between them, while battery-health certificates and remaining warranties support buyer confidence.

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The Driven IO9/3/2026

Wayve starts robotaxi service in London with 15 Ford Mustang Mach-Es

Wayve has begun a London robotaxi service using 15 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The cars operate across London but not at airports, while safety drivers remain pending audits, permits and Transport for London consent.

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Electronics Weekly Automotive Electronics9/3/2026

Zeekr 7X to gain 85kWh LFP battery in China

Zeekr will introduce an 85kWh Aegis Golden Brick LFP battery for the 2027-model-year 7X electric SUV in China during Q4 2026. The pack is expected to replace the entry-level 75kWh unit, although range and charging specifications have not yet been disclosed.

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CarNewsChina.com9/3/2026

Kia makes ADAS alerts easier for fleet drivers to manage

Kia Australia says it is balancing five-star ANCAP requirements with driver usability by allowing selected safety alerts to be muted or customised. Physical-button controls for lane support and warnings are intended to improve acceptance in fleet vehicles.

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Fleet Auto News9/3/2026

Parkes targets 96% fleet availability with digital maintenance planning

Parkes Shire Council combines asset-specific service schedules, electronic work orders, technician tablets and visual workshop planning to target 96% fleet availability. The process is designed to reduce missed servicing, control reactive repairs and improve maintenance audit trails.

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Fleet Auto News9/3/2026

Polestar launches Polestar 4 SUV in South Korea with V2L

Polestar has launched an SUV version of its Polestar 4, adding V2L capability, greater luggage capacity and camping mode. The electric model starts at $73,900 and is the first vehicle produced at Polestar’s new South Korean plant.

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The Driven IO9/3/2026

EVs reach record sales shares across Europe in August

Electric vehicles set new August sales records in Norway, Denmark and Belgium. Battery-electric cars accounted for 98.7% of new passenger-car registrations in Norway, while EVs reached 85.9% of total sales in Denmark and 46.2% in Belgium.

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The Driven IO9/2/2026

Fleets urged to prioritise truck maintenance before autumn freight peaks

Cox Fleet advises heavy-duty fleets to review cooling systems, batteries, tyres, fluids and maintenance data before autumn freight volumes rise, warning that summer wear and unplanned downtime can significantly increase operating costs.

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Heavy Duty Trucking9/2/2026

MMS expands automotive partnerships as novated leasing grows in Australia

McMillan Shakespeare Group has strengthened relationships with BYD, Denza, GWM, MG Motor, GAC Group and Volkswagen Financial Services Australia as novated leasing becomes a more important vehicle sales channel. MMS reported 7% lease growth in the first half of FY26.

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Fleet Auto News9/2/2026

Michelin Connected Fleet and Doran integrate predictive tyre monitoring

Michelin Connected Fleet and Doran are integrating Doran’s commercial-vehicle tyre pressure and temperature monitoring hardware with Michelin’s Smart Predictive Tire solution, making the combined offering available through Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle Marketplace.

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Michelin Connected Fleet9/2/2026

ZF showcases software-defined commercial-vehicle technology

ZF will showcase software-defined commercial-vehicle technologies at IAA Transportation 2026, including secure over-the-air updates, diagnostics, condition monitoring and its Truck Trailer Link for real-time truck-trailer data exchange.

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ZF9/2/2026

Ford increases F-Series production despite 10.3% August US sales decline

Ford is raising F-Series pickup production after supplier fires disrupted output, with August F-150 production reaching a two-year high. The move comes as Ford’s US vehicle sales fell 10.3% year on year and F-Series sales remained 10.9% lower through August.

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CNBC9/2/2026

China-led solid-state EV battery standard process advances as pilot lines scale

The IEC has approved a China-led proposal to develop an international solid-state EV battery standard. New Chinese tax rules, pilot-line activity and prototype testing show technical progress, but commercial-scale production remains several years away.

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CarNewsChina.com9/2/2026

Belgium’s mobility-budget rules will drive more data-led fleet planning

Belgian organisations with at least 50 employees must offer a mobility budget from 1 January 2027, with the threshold falling to 15 employees in 2028. Targa Telematics says connected-vehicle data can help employers assess usage, costs, sustainability and compliance.

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Targa Telematics Belgium9/2/2026

VINCI launches second cohort of environmental solutions accelerator

VINCI has launched the second cohort of Scale up!, a year-long programme designed to scale environmental solutions across its businesses and territories. Projects address decarbonisation, climate adaptation, materials, reuse, water and biodiversity.

Sustainability
Vinci9/2/2026

EV charging accessories reach Australian hardware-store shelves

Portable chargers, wallboxes and adapter leads for electric vehicles are increasingly being sold through Australian hardware retailers, including Bunnings, as manufacturers supply fewer charging accessories with new vehicles.

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The Driven IO9/2/2026

NRMA survey finds rising Australian interest in electric vehicles

NRMA’s third Changing Gears survey finds consideration of battery-electric vehicles among Australians has risen from 20% in 2024 to 31%, while only 17% now say they would not consider an EV. Charging, battery health and servicing remain key concerns.

EV
The Driven IO9/2/2026

Range Rover unveils first fully electric model in Australia

Range Rover has opened orders in Australia for its first fully electric model, priced from A$317,718. The SUV uses dual 260kW motors, an 800V 118.5kWh battery and offers up to 600km of NEDC range, with its battery and motors developed at JLR’s UK manufacturing centre.

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The Driven IO9/2/2026

BYD launches Sealion 08 in China with second-generation Blade Battery

BYD has launched the Sealion 08 SUV in China with plug-in hybrid and battery-electric versions. Both use second-generation Blade Batteries, offering up to 1,650km combined range for the PHEV and up to 900km CLTC range for the BEV.

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CarNewsChina.com9/2/2026

BYD launches residential solar kits through 233 Brazilian dealerships

BYD is selling 4.8 kWp residential solar kits through 233 dealerships in Brazil for about BRL19,000. The packages include installation, grid certification and insurance, and can be financed alongside the Song Pro Flex plug-in hybrid.

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CarNewsChina.com9/2/2026

Safety violations delay CATL battery-cell production in Hungary

Hungarian regulators have suspended CATL’s planned battery-cell production in Debrecen over nickel-exposure risks and other safety failures. Environmental-permit breaches and tighter oversight of major investments are adding to delays, while the company sources batteries elsewhere to supply Mercedes-Benz.

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CarNewsChina.com9/2/2026

TI launches multiaxial Hall-effect current sensor for EV traction inverters

Texas Instruments has launched the TMCS2100-Q1, a coreless Hall-effect current sensor for hybrid and electric vehicle traction inverters. Its multiaxial measurement is designed to reduce vibration-induced errors, improve torque control and increase powertrain efficiency.

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Electronics Weekly Automotive Electronics9/2/2026

Australian fleet finalists use data reporting to improve decisions and performance

Blacktown City Council, Ausgrid and Parkes Shire Council are using telematics, dashboards and structured reporting to improve fleet utilisation, maintenance, safety, costs and asset-replacement decisions.

CVDFleetFMS
Fleet Auto News9/2/2026

Australia’s EV sales exceed 20% of new-car market for third month

Electric Vehicle Council data shows Tesla and Polestar sold 7,821 vehicles in Australia in August, up 148% year on year. EVs accounted for more than 20% of the new-car market for a third consecutive month, led by Tesla’s Model Y.

EVSales
The Driven IO9/2/2026

FleetGuru.ai expands real-time servicing visibility for fleet managers

FleetGuru.ai is expanding its digital platform to give fleet managers real-time visibility of vehicle service status, history, authorisations and bookings. The system uses mileage and time data to trigger reminders and automate service scheduling.

Connected servicesFleetFMS
Fleet Auto News9/2/2026

AGL GSoC projects target AI cameras, Bluetooth and LiDAR perception

Automotive Grade Linux’s 2026 Google Summer of Code projects include an AI-enabled multi-camera backup system, a modern BlueZ Bluetooth integration and ROS2-based simulated LiDAR perception using CARLA and embedded hardware.

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Automotive Grade Linux9/2/2026

York hospitals deploy ANPR-based intelligent parking management

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a ticketless parking system using ANPR cameras, digital permits, pay-on-exit payments and resilient connectivity. The deployment is intended to reduce unauthorised parking, protect capacity and improve access for patients, visitors and staff.

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Axis Communications9/2/2026

Ponsse unveils new harvesting and digital solutions at FinnMetko 2026

Ponsse will showcase new forest machinery, the Opti 5G information system for forwarders, satellite connectivity, maintenance services and other harvesting technologies at FinnMetko in Jämsä, Finland, from 3–5 September 2026.

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Ponsse9/2/2026

Sydney Metro completes Southwest line trial running

Sydney Metro has completed five weeks of trial running on the Southwest line, testing more than 130 operational scenarios. Further driverless-train testing and independent regulatory assessment will precede accreditation and the line’s opening.

ITSR&D
Infrastructure Magazine9/1/2026

Victoria road and transport works bring planned spring closures

Road, rail and tram projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria will cause planned closures and public transport disruptions in September and October, as level-crossing removals, interchange upgrades and other infrastructure works reach key milestones.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/1/2026

Fourteen Western NSW level crossings to receive safety upgrades

Fourteen level crossings in Western NSW are being upgraded under NSW and Australian Government programmes. Works include boom gates, flashing lights, audible warnings and improved signage, with seven high-priority crossings scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/1/2026

FMCSA removes more than 110 truck driver training schools

FMCSA has removed more than 110 entry-level driver training providers from its registry and proposed removing over 160 more. It will also audit third-party CDL skills testers nationwide as US agencies intensify action against alleged trucking fraud and unsafe practices.

Truck
Heavy Duty Trucking9/1/2026

Australian study finds ADAS uptake could prevent 7,000 annual casualties

IAG, QUT and iMOVE research found wider ADAS use could prevent more than 7,000 Australian road casualties each year. However, 60% of surveyed drivers disable assistance features, highlighting the need for driver education and fleet familiarisation.

ADAS
Fleet Auto News9/1/2026

BERTHA validates secure data-sharing infrastructure for connected automated driving research

The BERTHA CCAM project has developed and validated a scalable data-sharing infrastructure using Apache NiFi and Kubernetes. Secure transfer protocols, controlled access and data governance support consortium collaboration, while migration to the Phoenix cluster is intended to preserve research datasets and tools beyond the project’s funding period

R&DSoftware
Connected Automated Driving Europe9/1/2026

Ford Hypercar completes first on-track tests ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Ford Racing and ORECA have completed the first track tests of their LMDh Hypercar prototype at venues in France. The car will undergo further European testing through 2026 before homologation and Ford’s planned two-car FIA World Endurance Championship entry in 2027.

R&D
Automotive Powertrain Technology International9/1/2026

Australian EV sales by model and brand in 2026

The Driven’s regularly updated tracker compiles Australian battery-electric vehicle sales by model, brand and automaker group for 2026, using FCAI, Electric Vehicle Council and company data. It highlights monthly and year-to-date totals, including gaps where manufacturer data is unavailable.

EVSales
The Driven IO9/1/2026

Fleet managers urged to add operational context to AI prompts

A fleet guidance article explains how managers can improve AI analysis by specifying vehicle applications, duty cycles, mileage, payload and business priorities. It stresses separating facts from assumptions, checking calculations and verifying specifications, regulations and safety recommendations.

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Automotive Fleet9/1/2026

Waymo expands robotaxi service as Zoox adds US testing cities

Waymo has launched driverless commercial rides in San Diego, Tampa and Denver, while Zoox plans testing with safety drivers in Houston and San Diego. The moves expand both companies’ US autonomous-vehicle operations ahead of Tesla’s planned robotaxi update.

AVs
CNBC9/1/2026

E-Con Systems gains automotive quality certification for camera portfolio

E-Con Systems has achieved IATF 16949:2016 certification covering its forward-, rear-, surround-view and driver-monitoring cameras. The certification strengthens quality and manufacturing controls as the company develops ISO 26262-compliant cameras for automotive and mobility applications.

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ADAS News | Automotive Interiors World9/1/2026

EU repairability rules raise new compliance demands for connected insurance devices

EU ecodesign and battery rules are extending repairability, recyclability and product-information requirements to connected insurance hardware. IMS outlines procurement checks and says its Wedge uses hand-replaceable batteries and recyclable materials.

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IMS9/1/2026