Hypercharge launches Hypercorp energy management initiative
Hypercharge has launched Hypercorp Energy Solutions, offering battery energy storage, energy-management software and services to commercial, fleet and multi-family property owners across North America using an asset-light partnership model.
Arnold Clark installs 150 kW public EV hubs in Scotland
Arnold Clark has deployed 50 public EV charging hubs in Scotland, each with up to 12 DC fast chargers at 150 kW, priced at 55p per kWh.
Rare-earth-free variable-flux motor for electric motorcycles
MATTER and Niron Magnetics unveiled a prototype variable‑flux motor using iron nitride, a rare‑earth‑free magnet, aimed at improving torque, efficiency and thermal stability for electric motorcycles.
GreenPower to establish EV plant in New Mexico
GreenPower will locate a 135,000 sq ft EV manufacturing plant in Santa Teresa's foreign-trade zone; operations are due Q1 2026 and the state has committed US$14.6m in incentives.
UNIGRID 12V sodium-ion batteries for SLI replacement
UNIGRID introduced 12-volt sodium-ion batteries intended to replace lead-acid SLI units; the company says they offer higher cycle life, improved temperature performance and simpler integration for automotive auxiliary power.
Iceland adopts nationwide fuel-neutral per-kilometre charge
Iceland will implement a nationwide, fuel-neutral per-kilometre road charge from 1 January 2026, applying weight-based rates to all registered road vehicles alongside adjusted fuel taxation.
EV numbers in Africa projected to double by 2050
Study projects African electric vehicle numbers to double by 2050; solar off‑grid charging improves economics, financing costs remain primary barrier and fiscal impacts from declining fuel taxes require policy responses.
Tesla readies Standard Range Model Y for China
Tesla briefly listed a Standard Range Model Y on its China site, indicating a launch with reduced features and range; pricing and sales impact amid BYD competition remain uncertain.
Volvo EX30 battery charge advisory and recall
Volvo has advised owners of certain 2024 EX30 models to limit charging to 70% due to a suspected manufacturing fault; a recall is registered in Australia and remedies are pending.
Svolt introduces 3.5-generation charging technology
Svolt Energy said its 3.5-generation ion oscillation pulse charging method reduces full charging time by 25% without increasing system costs; mass-market deployment is scheduled for Q3 2026.
IMS to provide telematics for Motability Drive Smart
IMS will supply smartphone-based telematics and Bluetooth devices for Motability Operations' Drive Smart programme for drivers under 30, to monitor driving behaviour and support insurance cost management.
Arcfox launches 2026 Koala S with 520 km range
Arcfox launched the 2026 Koala S, priced ¥99,800–¥119,800 (US$14,300–17,100), offering a 520-kilometre CLTC range and a 58.8 kWh CATL LFP battery.
PLUS launches ANPR tolling pilot on North-South Expressway
PLUS Malaysia began an ANPR open-payment tolling pilot on an 87.7km North-South Expressway section, enabling number-plate payments via the JustGO app while retaining physical barriers and existing payment methods.
NTT Data JV to build intra-Asia submarine cable
NTT Data, Sumitomo and JA Mitsui Leasing formed I-AM NW to build a $1bn intra-Asia submarine cable delivering up to 320Tbps and multiple Japanese landing points to enhance regional connectivity.
Samsung reports commercial vRAN call on US operator network
Samsung said it completed a commercial vRAN call on a Tier 1 US operator’s live network, demonstrating single‑server consolidation of RAN and network functions for efficiency and AI readiness.
Lewisham to install 200 on-street EV chargers
Lewisham Council will install at least 200 on-street EV chargers; private firm Zest commits £1.5m for 15-year operation; council received £100,000 ORCS; 14 chargers live.
Brady updates mobile labelling for telecom maintenance
Brady offers rugged portable printers and RFID tracking for on-site cable labelling and vehicle inventory to improve traceability, reduce repair times and meet labelling requirements.
Renault unveils largest hybrid SUV, Filante
Renault revealed the Filante, a CMA‑based 247hp hybrid SUV developed with Geely; deliveries start in March from Busan, priced from KRW 43.3m, with initial exports aimed outside Europe.
Volkswagen Group China deliveries decline 8% in 2025
Volkswagen Group's China deliveries fell 8% to 2.6938 million in 2025; global deliveries slipped 0.5% while BEV shipments rose 32% to 983,100 units.
First US wireless highway charging of heavy-duty truck
Purdue demonstrated US on-highway wireless charging, delivering 190 kW at 65 mph to a heavy-duty truck on a quarter-mile test lane; Cummins supplied the prototype.
Pedigree launches DOT-approved tail light tracker
Pedigree Technologies has introduced a DOT‑approved, concealed tail‑light GPS tracker that combines GPS, cellular and Bluetooth gateway functions to extend trailer and asset visibility and support theft mitigation.
Redesigning urban mobility for inclusive access
Councils, operators and communities are adapting urban transport infrastructure—via standards, funding models and user engagement—to improve accessibility, resilience and low-carbon modal shift across cities.
24 V solid-state battery module for construction machinery
ProLogium, Kyushu Electric Power and Nakayama revealed a 24 V solid-state battery module for integration into two construction machines, with reported longer run-times and reduced charging times versus lithium-ion systems.
Keysight and Samsung demonstrate NR‑NTN in n252 band
Keysight and Samsung demonstrated live NR‑NTN connectivity in the n252 band using a commercial Samsung modem and Keysight's UXM platform to validate interoperability for direct‑to‑cell deployment.
BASF tests Ultramid for EV under-hood coolant exposure
BASF reports five-year tests of a glass fibre-reinforced, low-halogen Ultramid polyamide using adapted hydrolysis ageing and Arrhenius extrapolation, projecting service life exceeding 100,000 hours for EV under-hood coolant exposure.
New Jersey Treasury procures Beam Global off-grid EV chargers
New Jersey Treasury acquired multiple Beam Global EV ARC off‑grid charging systems via a competitive bid under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule to support workplace EV charging and energy resilience.
CypressTel on SD‑WAN, SASE, AI and China connectivity
CypressTel outlines integration of SD‑WAN, SASE and AI across operations, its carrier‑neutral APAC–China network strategy, and plans to expand data‑centre, cloud and partner capabilities.
Iran enforces nationwide internet blackout amid protests
Since 8 January Iran has imposed a nationwide internet shutdown, reducing external connectivity and disrupting commerce and services; authorities have reportedly blocked satellite links and limited access for selected users.
Harbinger targets medium-duty electric truck market
Harbinger sells Class 4-6 electric chassis at claimed price parity by owning component IP and simplifying its supply chain; customers include FedEx and Thor, with reported 2025 sales growth.
EU and China agree guidance on BEV price undertakings
China and the EU agreed guidance on price undertakings for Chinese battery electric vehicle exports; the EU will issue submission rules and may accept undertakings instead of anti-subsidy duties.
Maextro S800 Leads China Luxury Sedan Sales
In December 2025 Huawei‑JAC Maextro S800 sold 4,376 units in China, becoming the top-selling luxury sedan priced above ¥700,000 and outselling Porsche, BMW and Maybach models.
Volvo recalls EX30 globally over Sunwoda battery defects
Volvo is implementing a global recall of EX30 vehicles over Sunwoda-supplied battery defects; Geely subsidiary has filed a damages claim while charging is limited to 70% pending remediation.
Kyivstar begins 5G pilot in Lviv with Open RAN plans
Telecom operator Kyivstar has initiated a 5G pilot in Lviv, testing performance and Open RAN architectures; broader deployment depends on security conditions and recovery of national infrastructure.
Ashok Leyland opens EV manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh
Ashok Leyland opened an EV plant in Lucknow on 9 January 2026 with initial capacity up to 5,000 vehicles and expected to create 1,000 direct and 2,000 indirect jobs.
Tata Motors CV unit acquires 26% stake in Chennai EV firm
Tata Motors’ CV subsidiary acquired a 26% stake in Traveltime E-Mobility Chennai for about ₹351,350, aligning the group with Chennai electric-bus operations; closing expected by 31 January 2026.
Pony.ai and BAIC BJEV deepen Robotaxi partnership
Pony.ai and BAIC BJEV expanded their partnership to co-design and produce Level 4 robotaxis, scale manufacturing and pursue international commercial deployment while optimising operations and costs.
PFAS AI platform addresses PFAS visibility in manufacturing
A specialised AI platform creates continuous, auditable PFAS inventories to help manufacturers meet tightening regulatory, customer and investor requirements across complex supply chains.
BYD to unveil Tang 9 SUV and Han 9 sedan in H1 2026
BYD will unveil Tang 9 and Han 9 in H1 2026; both offer BEV and PHEV, 800V architecture, lidar-equipped ADAS; Han and Tang sales total 1.93m as of Nov 2025.
Kia launches compact EV2 SUV with bidirectional charging
Kia revealed the EV2, a subcompact electric SUV offering up to 448 kilometres range, bidirectional charging, sliding rear seats and two battery options; production starts in the first quarter.
Volvo EX30 owners advised to limit charging to 70%
Regulator warns 2,815 units of 2024 Volvo EX30 should not be charged above 70% due to a battery cell manufacturing defect; remedy pending and owners will be contacted for free repairs.
Mazda to launch CX-6e electric SUV in Australia in 2026
Mazda will introduce the CX-6e electric mid-size SUV to Australia in 2026, developed with Chongqing Changan; local pricing and specifications will be disclosed closer to launch.
BYD Denza Z9 GT revised; three-motor output 1,140 hp
Regulatory filing details Denza Z9 GT updates: new single-motor option, increased three-motor output to 1,140 hp, larger plug-in hybrid battery and range; pricing and launch unconfirmed.
Autolink and Tata Elxsi sign MoU on SDV platforms
Autolink and Tata Elxsi signed an MoU to integrate hardware and software for scalable software-defined vehicle platforms, targeting global OEMs with compliant, cost-efficient solutions and accelerated market deployment.
Visteon launches Snapdragon-based HPC for vehicle cockpits
Visteon introduced a production-ready high-performance compute cockpit based on Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Elite, delivering threefold overall and twelvefold AI performance, on-device generative AI and ECU consolidation.
Karsan unveils autonomous mobility systems at CES 2026
Karsan presented its Karsan AI autonomous systems at CES 2026, highlighting field-tested deployments, full‑stack partnerships and plans to expand intelligent public transport solutions internationally.
ThunderSoft presents AI-native OS platforms at CES 2026
ThunderSoft unveiled an AI-native operating system portfolio at CES 2026, covering automotive cockpits, edge AIoT devices and robotics to support on-device models and scaled AI deployment.
