Emobi raises $3.4m to expand JustPlug EV system
Emobi has closed a $3.4m seed round and has secured capital to scale its ISO 15118‑based JustPlug charging solution through partnerships with carmakers, fleets and charging operators.
U Mobile launches neutral 5G-A enterprise platform
U Mobile has launched a neutral enterprise innovation platform to develop and test 5G-Advanced and AI use cases, has appointed eight partners to provide infrastructure and tools, and has scheduled an EIP Hub for July 2026.
Vodafone Idea plans INR 450bn 4G and 5G investment
Vodafone Idea has increased 4G population coverage to 85.5% and has expanded 4G data capacity by over 43%, and has announced a planned INR 450 billion capital expenditure over three years to accelerate 4G parity and 5G rollout.
Google Tabua subsea cable lands in Sydney
Google has landed the Tabua subsea cable in Sydney as part of its South Pacific Connect initiative and has established a new US–Australia route via Fiji using a system of 16 fibre pairs.
Audesse advances FlexCase EV control platform
Audesse has received a $1.9 million investment, including $640,000 from Ontario’s OVIN and $1.26 million in industry contributions, and has been advancing its FlexCase platform towards production‑grade controllers for low‑ to mid‑volume electrified vehicle deployments.
Ponsse expands service network in Southern Finland
Ponsse has expanded its Southern Finland service network, opening a Loppi service centre and has increased spare-part availability at Tampere. The company has boosted local maintenance capacity, staff numbers and logistics to improve service coverage for forest-machine customers.
Port of Townsville berths three and four upgraded
The Queensland Government and Port of Townsville Limited have extended the reach of the Liebherr ship‑to‑shore crane across berths three and four, have improved vessel turnaround times, have strengthened trade capacity and have delivered economic benefits to North Queensland.
Schneider Electric launches 720 kW StarCharge Fast EV system
Schneider Electric has introduced the StarCharge Fast 720, a 720 kW EV charging system that has supported simultaneous charging of up to 12 vehicles, has achieved 97% efficiency and has adopted a decentralised architecture enabling flexible dispenser placement.
Value management for housing affordability in Australia
CQUniversity has embedded value management in postgraduate education and industry training, and Dr Ahmed Farouk Kineber has promoted its application to improve housing affordability and sustainability; he has reported over $600 million in validated international savings.
European Commission revises car CO2 regulation
An analysis has shown the Commission's December 2025 proposal has weakened 2030 and 2035 car CO2 targets, has increased projected emissions by about 10% (720 MtCO2e) to 2050, and has reduced expected BEV market shares.
EU proposes revision to car CO2 standards
The European Commission has proposed revisions to EU car CO2 rules, replacing the 2035 zero‑emission mandate with a 90% target and introducing averaging, credits and fuel allowances, which have increased projected emissions and reduced expected BEV market shares.
Volkswagen cuts ID. Buzz prices in Australia
Volkswagen has reduced RRPs for the ID. Buzz range in Australia to match existing driveaway offers, and has extended those offers for the Pro 5‑ and 7‑seaters and Cargo van until 30 April 2026 to support fleet and retail uptake.
Pedigree launches preventive maintenance suite for fleets
Pedigree Technologies has introduced a preventive maintenance suite that combines telematics and machine health monitoring to help construction fleets identify early faults, reduce unplanned downtime and optimise service scheduling; it has also announced an educational session and an exhibition.
Budget 2026: Infrastructure and clean-mobility focus
Budget 2026 has allocated ₹12.2 lakh crore to infrastructure and has announced Rare Earth Mineral Corridors and battery-manufacturing incentives, measures that have been presented as supporting domestic EV supply chains, sustaining demand for commercial vehicles and strengthening manufacturing capacity.
Maruti Suzuki adds five startups to incubation programme
Maruti Suzuki has onboarded five early-stage startups under its fourth incubation programme to co-develop AI, electric mobility and safety solutions, aiming to enhance manufacturing quality, workplace safety and last-mile logistics while expanding its innovation pipeline.
Network science applied to suppress combustion instabilities
Japanese researchers have applied network science to model turbulent spray combustion, have identified scale‑free topology and key hub regions, and have demonstrated that targeted micro-obstacles have reduced acoustic pressure fluctuations and stabilised combustion.
Agentic AI for intent-based telco network automation
Infovista has introduced an agentic AI framework that has combined intent-based networking with multi-agent automation, enabling operators to define intent in natural language and to delegate execution across RAN, core and transport domains.
WattEV doubles capacity at San Bernardino depot
WattEV has more than doubled capacity at its San Bernardino depot, adding thirty 250 kW CCS ports and six 1.2 MW MCS ports, raising total power to 11.5 MW and enabling up to 200 truck charges per day.
ABAX publishes 2026 UK business mileage tax guide
ABAX has published a 2026 guide to UK business mileage tax that has explained HMRC recordkeeping and benefit-in-kind rules, has identified common compliance risks, and has provided checklists and guidance on automated mileage reporting for fleet and finance teams.
ABAX Site Operations selected for Executive Hire Show 2026
ABAX Site Operations has been selected among ten products for the Executive Hire Show 2026 Innovation Trail and has been scheduled for launch at the Coventry Building Society Arena, offering real-time asset visibility across indoor, outdoor and hybrid sites.
ZF, BMW sign long-term 8HP transmission supply deal
ZF and BMW have signed a long-term supply agreement for the 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission, worth several billion euros and running until the late 2030s, and have committed to its ongoing development to support low-emission drive concepts.
Wi-Fi 7 strengthens Wi-Fi/5G convergence
Wi-Fi 7 has introduced deterministic scheduling and resource reservation that have improved reliability and enabled tighter Wi-Fi/5G convergence, while venue-funded indoor investment and identity-based authentication have provided operators with greater control over traffic steering.
Kapsch Launches EcoTrafiX Connected Tolling Platform
Kapsch TrafficCom has launched the EcoTrafiX platform and has demonstrated simultaneous toll processing from 5G Network V2X and 5.9 GHz direct C‑V2X, validating a unified back-office for agency toll management and interoperability.
Telia reports flat 2025 revenue, lower net income
Telia Company has reported flat 2025 revenue of SEK 81 billion and a fall in net income to SEK 4.3 billion, while adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow have risen despite a SEK 3.7 billion non-cash provision.
Victoria opens first overhead-gantry electric depot
Victoria has opened its first overhead-gantry electric bus depot in Preston, built by Kinetic under the Metropolitan Zero Emission Bus Franchise, and has begun introducing 58 battery electric buses to transition the depot to full zero-emission operation.
CEFC commits $60m to discounted EV finance for Hyundai, Kia
The CEFC has committed $60 million to a Hyundai Capital Australia partnership that has enabled discounted finance rates for Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles priced below the luxury car tax threshold, aiming to reduce costs and increase EV uptake.
ATA urges rejection of Productivity Commission fuel tax plan
The Australian Trucking Association has called on the government to reject a Productivity Commission proposal to phase out fuel tax credits, has warned it would raise operators' and households' costs, and has proposed targeted decarbonisation support.
Fleet Dash Cam Implementation Guide
The guide has outlined operational steps, policy elements and metrics for deploying AI-enabled dash cams, and has emphasised integration with telematics, privacy controls and coaching workflows to improve safety and claims management.
Tonkin + Taylor appoints Richard Hancy as Australia CEO
Tonkin + Taylor has appointed Richard Hancy as Australia chief executive and Tim Chadwick has remained on the company’s Australian board; Hancy has been tasked with aligning go-to-market strategies across Tonkin + Taylor, Chadwick Geotechnics and Bligh Tanner.
Gantry Delivered for Devonport Berth 3 Project
Work at Devonport's Berth 3 has reached a milestone with the delivery of a 50-metre gantry, and the project has been reported to be on track for an October completion while remaining within a previously announced $493 million budget.
Galooli to Provide Remote Energy Management for Connexa
Galooli has been selected by Connexa to supply a remote energy management platform for its nationwide mobile sites, and has been tasked with improving reliability, optimising energy use, reducing emissions and enhancing uptime through real‑time monitoring and controls.
V-set intercity trains withdrawn after 55 years
Sydney's V-set intercity trains have completed their final passenger service after 55 years and have been replaced by the Mariyung fleet as part of an A$458 million modernisation programme, and selected carriages have been retained for heritage purposes.
EVgo plans 500 NACS fast charging connectors by 2026
EVgo has expanded NACS connector deployment following a 2025 pilot and has announced plans to install more than 500 NACS fast-charging connectors by end-2026 across existing and new United States sites to support rising NACS-equipped vehicle demand.
EV pullback's impact on Southern US factories and jobs
Automakers and suppliers have reduced EV commitments in the Southern US, have halted projects and recorded impairments, and have shifted production towards hybrids and internal combustion to preserve asset utilisation and limit workforce losses.
Geely extends $2,500 incentive on EX5 SUV
Geely has extended a $2,500 factory bonus on EX5 models to 28 February 2026, which has been applied as a deduction to the driveaway price and has been offered with a leasing contribution through fleet managers, subject to stock availability.
Kikusui test systems for EV on-board chargers
Kikusui has provided test systems that have enabled AC and DC evaluation of on‑board chargers, reproducing global grid conditions, supporting bidirectional DC testing and regenerative operation for compliance, performance validation and accelerated development.
Pilot to install Tesla Semi heavy-duty chargers
Pilot has agreed with Tesla to deploy V4 chargers for Tesla Semi heavy-duty trucks at select sites across five states, and initial sites have been scheduled to open in summer 2026 with stalls capable of delivering up to 1.2MW.
Advantest expands capacity amid AI demand
Advantest has reported record quarterly sales and profit, has cited robust AI and DRAM tester demand, has raised fiscal guidance for March 2027, and has announced plans to expand test-unit capacity to 5,000 by 2026.
Ford to record $600m pretax pension charge
Ford has said it will record a $600 million pretax charge in the fourth quarter for pension and post‑retirement remeasurements, and has projected about a $500 million after‑tax reduction in net income without affecting adjusted results or cash.
Updated EV grants for commercial fleets, 2026
Governments in Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada and Spain have updated commercial EV grant schemes and depot charging funding for 2026, covering light vans, heavy trucks and differing tax, point-of-sale and utility incentives.
Daimler Trucks delivers eight eCitaro buses to Regensburg
Daimler Trucks has delivered eight 18.13-metre eCitaro G buses to das Stadtwerk.Mobilität in Regensburg, and has expanded the city’s eCitaro fleet to 20; a 3,500 m² charging depot has been inaugurated and 15 further buses have been ordered.
BYD explores local EV assembly in India
BYD has been evaluating semi‑knocked‑down assembly in India to mitigate import caps and tariffs, secure wider model availability and scale supply, after deliveries have risen sharply and import quotas have constrained growth.
Valeo and Kapsch develop V2X tolling solution
Valeo and Kapsch have partnered to develop a C‑V2X tolling system and have demonstrated it at a 5GAA meeting; the system has been designed to enable direct vehicle‑to‑roadside transactions and reduce reliance on traditional toll infrastructure.
Electra validates AI-driven battery management system
Electra Vehicles has validated EVE‑Ai Adaptive Controls, an AI-driven battery management system embedding real-time AI and physics‑informed algorithms at the edge, and has reported improved State of Charge and State of Health estimation accuracy.
Volkswagen starts China production of CEA platform
Volkswagen Group China has started series production of the China Electronic Architecture (CEA) in the ID. UNYX 07, developed with VCTC, CARIAD China and XPENG, and has announced plans to deploy CEA across joint ventures in 2026.
Nokia prioritises AI-focused network infrastructure
Nokia has reported modest sales growth and lower operating profit as it has shifted to prioritise network and mobile infrastructure, driven by optical and data centre demand from AI and hyperscaler customers and increased R&D and acquisition costs.
5G-HUB: Integrating Terrestrial and Satellite 5G
The 5G-HUB project has demonstrated integrated terrestrial-satellite 5G enabling resilient, continuous mission-critical services, has developed smart gateways and dual-mode terminals, and has validated vertical handover and dynamic resource orchestration aligned with GOVSATCOM objectives.