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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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Nissan considers higher US production as Rogue hybrid launches

Nissan is considering adding production shifts at its US plants as it launches the 2027 Rogue hybrid. The e-Power series hybrid will initially be imported from Japan, with US production expected to begin next year.

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CNBC9/21/2026

Sydney Airport begins rollout of 50 electric buses

Sydney Airport has begun deploying 50 BCI electric buses, comprising 25 apron buses and 25 shuttle buses, to replace diesel vehicles used for passenger transport and airfield operations. The rollout supports the airport’s target of net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.

Bus & CoachEV
The Driven IO9/21/2026

Volkswagen profit warning deepens pressure on carmaker

Volkswagen cut its operating-margin forecast to 1% after a €10bn hit from Porsche-related impairment and restructuring costs. The warning comes as the carmaker faces weaker demand, Chinese competition and a costly electric-vehicle transition.

Earnings
CNBC9/21/2026

Tesla deploys pre-assembled 1.2 MW Megacharger station for electric trucks

Tesla has deployed its first pre-assembled Megacharger site, with each V4 cabinet supporting two posts delivering up to 1.2 MW. The installation is intended to speed charging infrastructure deployment as production and deliveries of the electric Semi increase.

ChargepointseHCVs
The Driven IO9/21/2026

Germany begins building 4,200-point electric truck charging network

Germany is beginning construction of a €1 billion motorway charging network for electric trucks. The planned system will install fast chargers at 124 service stations and eventually provide about 4,200 charging points across 350 locations, including overnight charging facilities.

ChargepointseHCVs
The Driven IO9/21/2026

PrePass and Kodiak integrate driverless trucks with roadside checks

PrePass and Kodiak AI are integrating enhanced inspection data from Kodiak’s driverless trucks into existing state roadside screening systems, beginning in Texas and Louisiana. The collaboration supports Kodiak’s planned US public-road driverless truck launch by the end of 2026.

AVsHCVsJVs
Traffic Technology Today9/21/2026

Zeekr tests 009 MPV seat foam’s durability under 20-ton truck

Zeekr says its layered 009 MPV seat foam retained its structure and vibration-damping performance after being driven over by nine passenger cars and a 20-ton Farizon heavy-duty truck.

ComponentsR&D
CarNewsChina.com9/21/2026

UK-Europe pavilion to showcase ITS technologies at Korea congress

UK and European transport technology organisations will exhibit together at the 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung, South Korea. The pavilion will promote connected mobility, intelligent infrastructure and digital transport solutions while building participation for the 2027 congress in Birmingham.

ConferencesITS
Traffic Technology Today9/21/2026

Geely reveals electric EX5 ahead of 23 September China launch

Geely has revealed its new EX5 electric SUV in China ahead of its 23 September launch as the Galaxy E5. It uses an 800V platform, rear-wheel drive and batteries offering up to 635 km of CLTC range, with G-Pilot assisted driving and urban and highway navigation.

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CarNewsChina.com9/21/2026

BYD Great Seagull electric hatchback gains LiDAR-assisted driving

BYD’s upcoming Great Seagull electric hatchback has appeared in real-life images with roof-mounted LiDAR for its God’s Eye B driver-assistance system. The China-focused model uses LFP batteries, offers up to 420km CLTC range and has a 2650mm wheelbase.

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CarNewsChina.com9/21/2026

Rockhampton Ring Road bridge works reach major milestones

Piling has begun for the 435-metre Fitzroy River Bridge in Queensland, while the final girder is installed on the Capricorn Highway Connector Bridge. A new precast facility is also nearing commissioning for the 14.7-kilometre Rockhampton Ring Road.

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Infrastructure Magazine9/21/2026

A$3bn Western Sydney road programme moves towards construction

Five major Western Sydney road upgrades, jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments, have secured contracts, with construction due to begin later in 2026. Further projects, including intersection and airport-access improvements, are progressing.

ProjectsRoad Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/21/2026

Australia pilots dynamic grid connection for EV fast-charging site

Ampol and Ausgrid have launched Australia’s first dynamic grid connection for an EV charging site in New South Wales. The model cuts connection costs by allowing chargers to use spare capacity and reduce demand during rare network peaks.

ChargepointsEV
The Driven IO9/21/2026

Chery to launch range-focused iCaur V27 update in China

Chery will launch the iCaur V27 Long-Range Edition on 30 September, adding range, comfort and intelligent-technology upgrades to the extended-range electric SUV. The update follows four months of falling Chinese deliveries, while exports are planned for the Middle East, Central Asia and Eastern Europe.

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CarNewsChina.com9/21/2026

Fuel monitoring shifts work between telematics hardware and software

A Gurtam and Escort Monitoring Systems retrospective describes advances in fuel-level sensors, BLE installation, smartphone diagnostics, real-time alerts and adaptive data processing, while explaining how hardware and fleet software now divide measurement, quality control and contextual analysis.

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Gurtam9/21/2026

Premcar marks 30 years of Australian vehicle engineering

Premcar is marking 30 years of Australian vehicle engineering and secondary manufacturing. The company says it has supported more than 200,000 vehicles and is expanding specialised programmes, including the Mitsubishi Triton Raider and EV conversion work.

Manufacturing
Fleet Auto News9/20/2026

Tariffs and higher costs squeeze US automotive suppliers

Tariffs, fuel prices and higher interest rates are squeezing automotive suppliers. Lucerne International halted US manufacturing and cancelled a planned Michigan plant, while Grupo Antolin cited tariffs, energy costs and supply-chain disruption in its US bankruptcy filing.

ComponentsManufacturing
CNBC9/20/2026

BYD cuts Dolphin EV price to A$28,888 driveaway in Australia

BYD has reduced the driveaway price of its Dolphin Essential electric hatchback to A$28,888 in Australia, saving more than A$4,400. The offer applies to orders placed by 15 December and deliveries completed by 31 December 2026.

CarEV
The Driven IO9/20/2026

Geosecure develops AI route-optimisation tool for street-sweeper fleets

Geosecure is developing Optimize, an AI-powered route-optimisation solution for street sweeping. Combining route and telematics data could help councils assess fleet capacity, service performance, operating costs and whether services should remain in-house or be outsourced.

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Fleet Auto News9/20/2026

Aito owners rally behind DFSK after Huawei-Seres split

Aito owners in China have gone viral on Weibo by rebadging vehicles with DFSK logos and voicing concerns about the brand’s future after Huawei reduced its role. A DFSK dealer has reportedly offered symbolic support.

Car
CarNewsChina.com9/19/2026

Hyundai launches and prices electric Staria Load van

Hyundai has launched the electric Staria Load van, offering a 450km WLTP range, 84kWh battery, 230kW DC charging and a 1,005kg payload. The two-seat van uses Hyundai’s 800V E-GMP platform and includes vehicle-to-load power and over-the-air updates.

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The Driven IO9/19/2026

Zeekr confirms 7GT electric shooting brake for Australia in 2026

Zeekr will launch its 7GT electric shooting brake in Australia by the end of 2026, with three variants, up to 670km of WLTP range and prices expected to start at about A$55,000. Deliveries are due in early 2027.

EVProduct launches
The Driven IO9/19/2026

Hyundai partners with UEFA as IONIQ 3 leads European EV expansion

Hyundai has agreed a multi-year partnership with UEFA’s Champions League from 2026/27 to 2030/31. The arrangement will promote its technology strategy, while the all-electric IONIQ 3 leads five planned European launches and is now being built at Hyundai’s İzmit plant in Türkiye.

EVManufacturingJVs
Fleet Auto News9/18/2026

NSW commits $16.5m to EV charging for fleets, councils and carparks

New South Wales will provide $16.5 million in grants for kerbside, council and commercial-carpark EV chargers. The scheme includes support for fleet electrification and requires funded sites to use 100% renewable electricity.

ChargepointsEVFleetInvestment
The Driven IO9/18/2026

US auto groups urge Trump to block Chinese automakers

Six major US automotive trade groups have urged President Trump to keep policies restricting Chinese automakers from selling, importing or manufacturing vehicles in the United States, ahead of his expected meeting with President Xi Jinping.

CNBC9/18/2026

Moventum Fleet Management appoints Mark Iorillo head of sales

Moventum Fleet Management has appointed Mark Iorillo as head of sales. He will lead customer acquisition, build the sales organisation and oversee new business development, bringing nearly two decades of fleet-management and sales leadership experience.

AppointmentsFleet
Automotive Fleet9/18/2026

Germany authorises cab-less Level 4 autonomous truck for daily logistics

Einride and Lidl are operating Germany’s first cab-less SAE Level 4 autonomous truck on public roads under a KBA permit. The vehicle transports goods between Lidl facilities, with plans to expand the route and consider further Schwarz Group deployments.

AVsHCVsTruck
Connected Automated Driving Europe9/18/2026

Dressen appointed to lead ZF Aftermarket’s South African operations

ZF Aftermarket has appointed Maic Dressen as managing director of ZF Services South Africa and sub-regional head for sub-Saharan Africa and French overseas territories, overseeing regional growth and customer support.

Appointments
Focus on Transport and Logistics9/18/2026

Zagreb begins passenger testing of fully driverless robotaxis

Verne and Pony.ai have begun Level 4 robotaxi test rides without onboard safety staff on Zagreb public roads. Vehicles cover a 22-kilometre route to Franjo Tuđman Airport, supporting validation of remote supervision and future commercial driverless services.

AVs
Connected Automated Driving Europe9/18/2026

Xpeng G9L to launch globally in Paris with Austrian production

Xpeng will launch its electric G9L SUV globally at the Paris Auto Show on 12 October 2026. European vehicles will be assembled at Magna Steyr’s plant in Austria, with electric and range-extender powertrains offered.

EVManufacturingProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com9/18/2026

TMC and SureCam launch privacy-focused video telematics for car fleets

TMC and SureCam have launched MilesSecure, combining on-demand dashcam video with automated business-mileage capture for company-car and grey-fleet operations. The system supports HMRC-ready reporting while deleting location data from journeys marked as private.

Connected servicesFleetJVsProduct launches
FleetPoint Telematics9/18/2026

CATL and DHL partner on electric-truck charging and battery swapping

CATL and DHL Group have signed an MoU to develop scalable charging, energy and battery-swapping solutions for electric freight across Europe, including green-corridor planning, OEM engagement and pilot projects.

ChargepointseHCVsJVsSustainability
CarNewsChina.com9/18/2026

Battery Imaging Library opens 4.5TB dataset to researchers

The open-access Battery Imaging Library brings together more than 4.5TB of experimental data from 48 scientists across 18 institutions. Its battery imaging datasets support modelling, image-analysis development, training and research into battery structure and performance.

BatteriesR&D
Innovation News Network9/18/2026

Australian fleet survey highlights safety, customer and fuel pressures

A Geotab survey of 517 Australian fleet professionals found driver fatigue and safety were the leading concern, followed by customer expectations and fuel costs. The findings show fleet managers are balancing safety, service delivery, compliance and productivity.

Fleet
Fleet Auto News9/18/2026

Northern Highway intersection upgrade prompts Wallan road closures

Construction of the Northern Highway intersection upgrade in Wallan, Victoria, is progressing, with overnight Watson Street closures and traffic delays. The project will add lanes, improve turning capacity and upgrade lighting, signage and walking and cycling connections, with completion expected by mid-2027.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/18/2026

BHP slows electric haul-truck rollout as Fortescue defends charging strategy

BHP says current electric haul trucks are unsuitable for mass deployment because of charging downtime, while Fortescue argues charging must be assessed alongside energy costs, infrastructure and productivity. Fortescue is trialling 6MW chargers in Australia’s Pilbara region.

ChargepointseHCVsEV
The Driven IO9/18/2026

BYD adds Sealion 7 to Australia’s largest V2G trial

BYD is adding its Sealion 7 electric SUV to Amber Electric’s Australian vehicle-to-grid trial, which can include up to 1,000 EVs. Buyers committing to the trial receive a 6% discount, while BYD says more models will follow.

EVV2G
The Driven IO9/18/2026

Fortescue plans first Australian Formula E team

Mining company Fortescue plans to enter Formula E with a team acquired from Penske and a Jaguar-powered electric race car. Its engineers will use the championship to develop battery, software and hardware technologies for mining and other applications.

AnnouncementsBatteriesEVR&DSustainability
The Driven IO9/18/2026

AGL showcases open-source SDV platform at Automotive World Japan

Automotive Grade Linux demonstrated its open-source Unified Code Base running on RISC-V hardware at Automotive World Japan in Tokyo. The showcase featured a Flutter-based HMI, vehicle-control applications and support for instrument clusters and telematics gateways.

ConferencesSDVSoftware
Automotive Grade Linux9/18/2026

Mentorship programme supports safer commercial drivers

Southeastern Freight Lines driver Harold Perry explains how its Driver Mentor Programme pairs experienced and newer drivers to build judgement, confidence and safer habits. He also outlines how fleet managers can support driver training and safety.

FleetTruck
Heavy Duty Trucking9/17/2026

Private fleets expand their share of company freight, NPTC survey finds

NPTC’s 2026 Benchmarking Survey, covering 89 private fleets and 2025 operations, finds respondents handled 72% of outbound freight and 64% of inbound movements. Seventy-one per cent expect to add equipment or handle more company freight over the next five years.

FleetTruck
Heavy Duty Trucking9/17/2026

Euclidic completes 650-vehicle telematics upgrade for SRG Global

Euclidic migrated about 650 SRG Global vehicles from 3G plug-in telematics devices to 4G hardwired equipment across Australia. The provider coordinated installations around remote locations, customer-site access and vehicle availability to minimise operational disruption.

3G4GConnectivityFleetHardware
Fleet Auto News9/17/2026

Regional NSW areas lead electric-vehicle uptake, analysis finds

Analysis of Transport for NSW registration data finds regional areas led BEV growth over six months. NSW passed 150,000 BEVs in August, up 35% in six months, with the strongest gains concentrated around regional cities and commuter areas.

EV
The Driven IO9/17/2026

Blacktown targets fleet productivity as service demand grows

Blacktown City Council plans to handle rising service demand through higher vehicle utilisation, asset sharing and telematics-led planning rather than automatic fleet expansion. Electric waste trucks could also enable longer operating hours and reduce the need for additional vehicles.

EVFleetSustainability
Fleet Auto News9/17/2026

EV charging demand outpaces infrastructure growth, ChargePoint report finds

ChargePoint says charging sessions on its network rose 34% in 2025, versus 16% growth in vehicles, highlighting pressure on fleet infrastructure. Its report covers higher-powered chargers, AI-enabled management, uptime and emerging vehicle-to-grid applications.

ChargepointsEVFleet
Automotive Fleet9/17/2026

2026 IFOY winners showcase AI-led warehouse automation

The 2026 IFOY Award winners include AI-enabled warehouse orchestration, rack-climbing and vision-guided robots, open software for mixed vehicle fleets, autonomous pallet handling and ergonomic container-unloading equipment.

AISoftware
Focus on Transport and Logistics9/17/2026

SABOA conference highlights funding and infrastructure barriers to bus electrification

South Africa’s bus industry used the SABOA 2026 conference to discuss electrification, funding reform, infrastructure, cross-border regulation and digital transformation. Johannesburg is assessing bus-fleet electrification, while operators highlighted financing, workforce and safety challenges.

Bus & CoachConferencesEVSustainability
Focus on Transport and Logistics9/17/2026

Putco adds six accessible Mercedes-Benz buses to South African fleet

Putco has received six Mercedes-Benz Low Entry buses, built with Marcopolo bodies, for its South African fleet. The universally accessible vehicles are designed to improve boarding and travel for disabled and mobility-impaired passengers, and are due to enter service shortly.

Bus & CoachFleet
Focus on Transport and Logistics9/17/2026

Powerstar to put VL 550 through its paces at South Africa’s Truck Test

Powerstar will enter its VL 550 extra-heavy truck in Truck Test 2026 on South Africa’s Johannesburg–Durban route. The 405kW Weichai-powered vehicle will be assessed for fuel consumption, journey times, speed and productivity under long-haul operating conditions.

AnnouncementsTruck
Focus on Transport and Logistics9/17/2026