Ruptela Smart5 and GPS-Trace Tags enable BLE asset tracking
Ruptela has combined Smart5 IP68 gateways with GPS‑Trace Tags to enable BLE-based proximity tracking, and has delivered job-site asset presence data, reduced manual processes and generated timestamped geofence records for distributed equipment.
Kögel Italia to Exhibit Trailers at LetExpo 2026
Kögel Italia has announced its participation at LetExpo 2026 in Verona and has outlined trailer models to be presented, highlighting stability, durability, low unladen weight and optimised payload for improved operational efficiency.
IRF participation in GRIS 2026, New Delhi
The International Road Federation has participated in GRIS 2026 in New Delhi, which has convened policymakers and industry to discuss integrating safety, sustainability and technology in road infrastructure and has showcased related innovations and governance approaches.
Full Circle Lithium unveils six lithium-ion extinguishers
Full Circle Lithium has launched six lithium-ion extinguishers using its non-toxic FCL-X agent in North America; four retail models and two industrial sizes have been engineered to meet safety standards and have been distributed through authorised channels.
Geotab launches AI telematics and asset trackers
Geotab has announced AI-powered telematics, video safety systems and satellite-capable asset trackers, and has previewed upgraded GO devices and GO Anywhere solutions to enhance fleet visibility, incident prevention and remote asset monitoring in Australia and New Zealand.
Tata Technologies' WATTSync supports Battery Aadhaar
Tata Technologies has announced that its WATTSync platform has been adapted to integrate India's Battery Aadhaar, supporting BPAN management, lifecycle tracking, interoperability with regulatory systems and analytics for performance, provenance and recycling compliance.
AUMOVIO plans around 1,000 job cuts in India
AUMOVIO has announced plans to cut around 1,000 jobs in India as part of a global R&D restructuring, which has affected its India workforce by about 16–17% and has redirected investment towards software-defined vehicle and ADAS technologies.
Hyundai negotiating supply of 50,000 EVs to Waymo
Hyundai has been negotiating a multi‑year deal to supply up to 50,000 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles to Waymo, integrating Waymo’s autonomous stack and signalling a potential shift towards large‑scale production of robotaxis pending regulatory and technical approvals.
Aston Martin F1 team adopts Arm chip-to-cloud platform
The Aston Martin F1 team has adopted Arm’s unified chip-to-cloud compute platform and has integrated it across engineering workflows to standardise software environments, improve data continuity between testing and simulation, and shorten development cycles.
Toyota, Pony.ai start bZ4X robotaxi mass production
Toyota and Pony.ai have begun mass production of the bZ4X Robotaxi in Guangzhou, aiming to produce over 1,000 units in 2026 and to deploy them across major Chinese Tier‑1 cities, integrating Pony.ai’s Gen‑7 autonomy and Toyota’s production standards.
STMicroelectronics unveils AI automotive microcontroller
STMicroelectronics has unveiled the Stellar P3E microcontroller, which has integrated an on‑chip AI accelerator and phase‑change memory to consolidate ECU functions, reduce system complexity and support edge AI; production has been scheduled for Q4 2026.
Arrow launches E/E architecture initiative
Arrow Electronics has introduced an E/E architecture initiative and online research hub to support OEMs and suppliers with integrated compute platforms, software and supply‑chain services, and has aggregated hardware, software and engineering expertise to address vehicle E/E complexity.
Infineon launches isolated gate‑driver IC family
Infineon has introduced an isolated gate‑driver IC family compatible with opto‑emulator pinouts, enabling drop‑in replacement for legacy designs while supporting SiC MOSFETs with high CMTI, 6.5 A output and 40 ns propagation delay.
U.S. Energy adds Volt Vault Lite propane DC charger
U.S. Energy has added a trailer-based DC fast charger, Volt Vault Lite, offering two 60 kW ports and multi‑fuel operation for sites without grid access; lead time has been given as four months.
Canadian office allows patent for graphite anode materials
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has allowed Focus Graphite Advanced Materials' patent application for silicon‑enhanced spheroidal graphite anode materials, covering processes and compositions aimed at improving lithium‑ion battery energy density, charge efficiency and cycling stability.
Apptronik raises $520m at $5bn valuation to scale humanoids
Apptronik has raised $520 million at a $5 billion valuation and has secured Google as co-investor; it has begun pilot deployments with Mercedes‑Benz, GXO and Jabil, and has committed to scale Apollo production and expand in Austin and California.
Hours of Service Rules for Fleet Operations
The guide has explained federal Hours of Service rules, exemptions and ELD requirements, and has outlined operational impacts, compliance risks and best-practice management for fleets.
Investment case for connected vehicle VSOC services
The piece has reported that OEMs have faced accelerating cyber threats and have explored connected vehicle services with VSOC capabilities to support regulatory compliance, enhance threat detection and optimise resource allocation.
Employee transportation cost: six mistakes to avoid
Organisations have underestimated employee transport costs, which have been shown to extend beyond fuel to include depreciation, administration, lost productivity and safety risks, and technology-driven fleet management has been presented as a mitigation strategy.
Retention tanks for hazardous liquid containment
Companies handling hazardous liquids have adopted retention tanks to contain spills, ensure regulatory compliance and protect assets; suppliers have marketed modular and IBC-compatible platforms that have reduced clean-up costs and minimised operational disruption.
Telefónica Germany advances cloud-native network strategy
Telefónica Germany has pursued an end-to-end cloud-native network transformation from core to edge, has identified cultural and legacy compatibility issues as primary barriers, and has migrated critical packet-core workloads to public cloud and has planned further cloud-scale migration.
Geely targets 75 per cent new energy vehicle share by 2030
Geely has unveiled a strategy that has set a target of over 75 per cent new-energy vehicle sales by 2030 and annual volumes above 6.5 million, and has committed to expand international sales and lower R&D costs.
NTC consults on Rail Safety National Law reforms
The National Transport Commission has released a C-RIS proposing 12 amendments to the Rail Safety National Law to enhance interoperability, transparency and governance, and has sought industry input to refine options ahead of final recommendations to ministers.
GMV awarded AEE contract to study European SST marketplace
GMV has been awarded a contract by the Spanish Space Agency and has assessed the need, benefits and implementation options for a European marketplace for Space Surveillance and Tracking services.
Engineering resilience for Defence infrastructure
The article has outlined Defence infrastructure priorities, including $3.8bn northern base upgrades within a $19bn strategic review, hardening and layered resilience measures, modular and digital construction, and greater industry-government collaboration with enhanced data security and Early Contractor Involvement.
360° Camera Coverage for Towing Fleets
The piece has outlined how 360° camera systems have been deployed by towing fleets to enhance lone-worker safety, document service lifecycle, deter false damage claims, integrate GPS-tagged footage and AI alerts, and provide multi-angle evidence for operational and liability review.
KEYSTONE and SETO final event at TRA2026
The KEYSTONE and SETO projects have held their final event at TRA2026 in Budapest on 19 May 2026, showcasing paperless digital enforcement solutions and discussing deployment, business models and policy implications for transport logistics.
Raythink proposes three-layer lithium-ion thermal monitoring
Raythink has outlined a three-layer infrared monitoring approach that has centralised thermal data on a cloud platform, has deployed rugged cameras across production and storage, and has integrated outputs with BMS and safety systems to address lithium-ion lifecycle risks.
Ford posts largest quarterly earnings miss in four years
Ford has reported a fourth-quarter earnings miss driven by about $900m in unexpected tariff costs and has guided 2026 adjusted EBIT of $8-10bn, while Model e losses have been projected to be largely offset by traditional and fleet operations.
Equipmake to supply 23 drivetrains to Agrale
Equipmake has signed a £2.4m agreement to supply Agrale with integrated electric drivetrains for 23 buses, following a £5.45m 2025 order for 50 units which have been deployed in Buenos Aires; the systems have combined company and third‑party components.
AI for satellite network handovers and resource management
Researchers and operators have applied AI to manage handovers between moving satellites and ground networks, have improved predictive allocation and spectrum coordination, and have encountered limits from on-board hardware, latency budgets and regulatory fragmentation.
UK EV charging standards tightening for manufacturers
Versinetic has warned that UK technical and regulatory standards for EV chargers have been tightened, as adoption of ISO 15118 and OCPP 2.x and UK-specific regulations have raised cybersecurity, interoperability and procurement expectations ahead of 2026.
US EPA to rescind 2009 endangerment finding
The EPA has moved to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding that has underpinned federal greenhouse-gas regulation, potentially affecting vehicle and power-plant emission standards; the proposal has provoked legal and political opposition.
Baden-Württemberg police pilot ADS-TEC ChargePost
The Baden-Württemberg police have commenced a pilot deploying ADS-TEC Energy's ChargePost battery-buffered fast chargers at Pforzheim, which have delivered up to 300 kW and reduced reliance on grid upgrades.
India's EV battery mineral circular economy prospects
India has introduced policies and existing recycling capacity to develop a circular economy for EV battery minerals, has estimated material recovery rates and cost benefits, and has noted technological, logistical and regulatory challenges.
US to bar Chinese software in connected vehicles
US regulators have announced rules barring Chinese-origin software in internet-connected vehicles from 17 March 2026, and have prompted carmakers and suppliers to audit and replace affected code while hardware limits are scheduled for expansion by 2029.
CaoCao plans 100,000 robotaxis by 2030
CaoCao has unveiled a strategy to deploy 100,000 purpose‑built robotaxis by 2030 and has outlined plans for AI fleet management, charging and battery‑swap infrastructure, and overseas expansion including a strategic memorandum in Abu Dhabi.
Kapsch and NCTA launch live C-V2X tolling system
Kapsch TrafficCom and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority have deployed a production C-V2X tolling system on NC-540 and have integrated roadside units with NCTA's back office, and have appended connected-vehicle data to toll transactions to validate end-to-end operations.
Impact of video telematics on fleet insurance costs
Insurers have priced fleet policies on risk and driving data, not on dash cams alone. Fleets that have implemented video telematics have demonstrated reduced claims, faster claim resolution and improved negotiating leverage, leading to lower insurance costs over time.
SoftBank posts record nine-month revenue, details telco plan
SoftBank has reported record nine-month revenue of ¥5,195bn and operating income of ¥884bn, has attributed a ¥60bn ransomware revenue hit, and has outlined a telco strategy focused on standalone 5G, AI-RAN and sovereign cloud investments.
LG Uplus to complete autonomous network by 2028
LG Uplus has advanced its autonomous network strategy, has deployed AI agents and digital twins to automate fault detection, response and traffic optimisation, has reported reductions in mobile and home complaints and has set a 2028 target for full autonomy.
EU adopts harmonised rail data-sharing technical standard
The Commission has adopted a technical specification (TSI Telematics) that has standardised data formats, access rights, cybersecurity and quality requirements for rail, and has defined agency roles, compliance deadlines, ticketing and capacity-management obligations.
EU launches €2.5bn NanoIC pilot line at IMEC
The EU has launched a €2.5bn NanoIC pilot line at IMEC to advance chip development beyond two-nanometre nodes, bridge lab-to-fab gaps and support open-access, pan-European collaboration, with funding from EU, national governments and industry partners.
AROBS first Romanian company certified to ISO/IEC 42001
AROBS has obtained ISO/IEC 42001 certification from Bureau Veritas, becoming the first Romanian company certified to the AI management standard, and has aligned the new certification with its existing governance, compliance and information security frameworks.
MagNEO develops rare-earth-free AlNiCo magnets via AM
The MagNEO consortium has launched an EU-funded programme to develop rare-earth-free AlNiCo magnets by additive manufacturing, and has integrated recycling, computational modelling and industrial validation to address supply-chain dependence and performance in energy and mobility applications.
VE Motion launches powered trailer for heavy trucks
VE Motion has launched a South Australian‑designed powered trailer system and has offered it as a modular kit; the company has claimed it can cut diesel consumption by up to 50% and has priced base kits below $200,000.
Telus acquires 3.8 GHz spectrum in Canada
Telus has acquired 3.8 GHz licences in British Columbia and Alberta for C$317.6m and has increased its average mid-band holdings to 104 MHz to support 5G capacity, private networks, public safety and AI-related services.
Southwest Metro testing advances ahead of planned opening
Commissioning of the Southwest Metro has included a second loaded test train, completion of more than 1,200 of 9,000 testing hours and 13,000 of 30,000 kilometres, 80% of station conversions, and continued M1 integration.
MWC26 Barcelona to run 2–5 March at Fira Gran Via
GSMA has scheduled MWC26 Barcelona at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via for 2–5 March and has assembled exhibitors, keynote speakers and themed zones presenting live airport, AI, satellite and industrial connectivity demonstrations.