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ITS Global Summit 2026 to showcase connected transport
ITS Australia has scheduled the Global Summit 2026 in Melbourne for 22–24 September and has presented a cross‑sector programme examining deployment of connected, data‑driven transport solutions alongside industry demonstrations.
Kapsch TrafficCom to upgrade EastLink MLFF tolling
Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract by ConnectEast and has been commissioned to upgrade EastLink’s MLFF roadside tolling system, a multi‑year project that has been scheduled for completion in mid‑2028.
Valladolid hosts connected and cybersecure urban circuit
Valladolid has become an open-air cybersecurity laboratory under a 3.5 million euro RETECH scheme integrating V2X, 5G and edge computing; GMV has delivered V2X and cybersecurity systems, and the project has been funded by Next Generation and regional sources.
Swedish C-ITS Paper Wins Technical Award
At the ITS European Congress in Istanbul, three awards have been presented: the technical paper prize has gone to a Swedish C-ITS safety study; the research prize to a DBSCAN study; and the session prize to a C-ITS deployment session.
SmartTS-PV compliance tester for inverters and V2G
Pacific Power Source has launched SmartTS-PV, a pre-integrated platform that has automated IEEE 1547.1, UL 1741 SB and EN50549 compliance testing for solar inverters, EVSE with V2G and distributed energy resources, and has reduced test durations.
Nordic-Baltic delegation eyes Turkish smart transport market
A Nordic-Baltic delegation has promoted coordinated smart transport export initiatives in Turkey at the ITS European Congress, emphasising cluster collaboration and public-sector support to facilitate market entry for Nordic and Baltic companies, including SMEs.
GMV presents connected and safe mobility solutions
GMV has participated in the 26th Spanish ITS Congress (24–26 March), has presented multiple papers on C‑ITS, traffic‑light priority, ticketing and centralised mobility platforms, and has been an event sponsor and exhibitor and has highlighted AI and data‑spaces developments.
Public Transport ITS Market to Reach €4.9bn by 2030
Research has projected the European and North American public transport ITS market to reach €4.9 billion by 2030, with growth driven by digitalisation and electrification; vendors have expanded deployments while cybersecurity risks have emerged as a sector priority.
Xos to add V2G across commercial EV line-up
Xos has announced production for April 2026 of V2G-capable school buses and has committed to adding bidirectional charging across its commercial EV range, enabling depot-level energy management, reduced peak demand charges and participation in utility demand-response programmes.
Proposal for V2G-ready label in EU vehicle approvals
Transport & Environment has recommended a voluntary 'V2G-ready' label on EU Certificates of Conformity, specifying interoperability, inverter, charger and data-sharing requirements, and has called for these criteria to be incorporated into mandatory EU type-approval for new EVs by 2032.
Kapsch OmniAir-certified 6C sticker with parity check
Kapsch TrafficCom has received OmniAir certification for a 6C sticker transponder that has integrated parity checking to detect memory errors and has improved data integrity for Open Road Tolling systems.
Kapsch TrafficCom unveils VDX roadside camera system
Kapsch TrafficCom has released the latest VDX camera system, consolidating multiple sensor technologies into a single roadside device, and has reported global deployments and a United States case delivering uninterrupted toll revenue during construction.
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.
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.
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.
SAESOL Tech and UNEX to test V2X security interoperability
SAESOL Tech and UNEX have signed a memorandum of understanding to validate SCMS interoperability with IEEE 1609.2‑compliant V2X devices, share test data and co‑host demonstrations to advance standards‑aligned deployments.
TransCore completes ACE all-electronic tolling conversion
TransCore has completed an all-electronic, overhead open-road tolling system on the 44-mile Atlantic City Expressway for SJTA, deploying AI-powered vehicle capture technology and assuming operation and maintenance to improve traffic flow, scalability and long-term operational efficiency.
Kapsch to install MLFF tolling on Patras–Pyrgos A5
Kapsch TrafficCom secured a contract to deliver and maintain an MLFF tolling system on the Patras–Pyrgos A5, including 14 gantries and a hybrid rebate-based tolling model; delivery begins in January.
Vietnam to introduce smart toll collection on five sections
Vietnam will implement smart non-stop electronic tolling on five state-funded North–South Expressway sections from February 2026 after ITS completion and KPI trialling to validate performance.
Eye-Net showcases V2X beyond-line-of-sight collision system
Eye-Net Mobile presented a commercial V2X system at CES 2026 that uses cellular networks to share safety data beyond line of sight, integrating with vehicle platforms and smart devices.
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.
Here launches AI portfolio for software-defined vehicles
Here Technologies announced an AI-driven portfolio at CES 2026 for software-defined vehicles, comprising navigation, ADAS tools, development accelerators and partnerships for OEMs and fleets.
HERE and Amazon launch AI conversational navigation
HERE Technologies and Amazon will offer vehicle manufacturers branded, AI conversational navigation combining HERE mapping and Alexa Custom Assistant, supporting cloud and edge deployment, with debut scheduled at CES 2026.
SkyToll installs first Crolibertas toll gate in Croatia
SkyToll deployed the first Crolibertas toll gate on the A3 motorway on 1 March 2027; a 212‑gate ALPR and DSRC system rollout, with information systems, construction and testing, will follow.
V2X Tolling Enters Production Deployment
Kapsch and NCTA launched a production V2X tolling system enabling in‑vehicle transactions, reducing roadside infrastructure, using the 5.9 GHz safety band and requiring strategic agency deployment.
TransCore completes I-80 Solano express lanes integration
TransCore deployed tolling integration for an 18-mile I-80 Solano express lanes corridor, enabling dynamic pricing, AVI and ALPR detection and FasTrak-based tolling to improve reliability.
Pennsylvania Turnpike to install gantry tolling equipment
Pennsylvania Turnpike is deploying tolling equipment on gantries for system-wide Open Road Tolling, with installation through 2026 and ORT activation planned for central and western sections in 2027.
Emovis to supply back office for A40 free-flow tolling
Emovis will provide a cloud-based commercial back office for ATMB’s A40 free-flow tolling, under a six-year contract (plus four-year option), handling about 175,000 transactions per day.
ITS World Congress 2027: Four core programme themes
Organisers outlined four programme themes for the ITS World Congress 2027 in Birmingham, covering human factors, sustainability, technology and business; the event runs 25–29 October and expects over 15,000 delegates.
Kapsch to deploy C-ITS pilot near Bangkok
Kapsch TrafficCom will install and test a C-ITS pilot in Wangchan Valley near Bangkok, delivering RSUs, OBUs and management software to evaluate connected-vehicle safety and mobility use cases.
Finalists Revealed for 16th ITS Australia Awards
ITS Australia announced 29 finalists across six categories for its 16th annual awards; winners will be declared at a gala in Melbourne on 12 February 2026.
I-485 Express Lanes implement live C-V2X tolling
Indra and NCTA completed testing of a live C‑V2X tolling and LiDAR safety system on I‑485, enabling in‑vehicle real-time toll notifications and planned full-corridor rollout.
Hyundai Motor Group expands V2G and V2H services globally
Hyundai Motor Group will deploy vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home services in Korea, the Netherlands and the US, piloting V2G on Jeju Island and commercial rollout by 2025.
MapmyIndia integrates location tools into Zoho CRM
MapmyIndia and Zoho integrated address capture and nearby‑lead features into Zoho CRM, enabling verified addresses, customer location visualisation and route optimisation via an India‑based, privacy‑focused mapping platform.
AI for compliance in cybersecure connected vehicle services
Examines how AI can automate compliance, control mapping, audit evidence collection and regulatory monitoring to support cybersecure connected vehicle services and reduce compliance overheads for manufacturers.
Kapsch deploys free-flow tolling on Puente Industrial
Kapsch TrafficCom implemented a multi‑lane free‑flow tolling system on Chile’s Puente Industrial bridge, including gantries, back‑office integration and payment platform interoperability supporting over 1.2 million monthly transactions.
Webinar on V2X Tolling Technology and Industry Impacts
TTi and Kapsch TrafficCom will host a 4 December 2025 webinar on V2X tolling, convening industry stakeholders to discuss deployment challenges, financial sustainability, and lessons from North Carolina's pilot.
EcoRodovias expands Kistler partnership in Brazil
EcoRodovias extended deployment of Kistler’s KiTraffic Digital and KiTraffic Basic across Brazilian toll network, enabling MLFF and dynamic weight enforcement reducing invalid data to under 5% without static toll stations.
Gold Coast Cooperative Corridor launched for C-ITS
The Gold Coast Cooperative Corridor, a partnership of Lexus Australia, City of Gold Coast and Queensland transport authorities, will create a C-ITS testbed to inform policy, deployment and investment.
Kapsch launches MLFF toll system at Puente Industrial, Chile
Kapsch completed a multi lane free flow toll system on Puente Industrial bridge in Chile, providing gantries, sensors and back office systems supporting 1.2 million monthly transactions and integrated payments.
Tesla shares Supercharger availability with Google Maps
Google Maps now displays live Tesla Supercharger availability, improving visibility for EV drivers; however, it does not indicate non-Tesla access, and Tesla's integration is later than other networks.
Cupra Born V2G potential and Australian readiness
Cupra Born models with 77 kWh MEB batteries can support bidirectional charging via software updates in Europe; Australian activation depends on importer support, compatible chargers and regulatory approval for V2G.
Four Vehicle Categories Exempt from Kenya Rironi-Mau Toll
Kenya’s Rironi-Mau Summit Highway will exempt ambulances, military, police, and local residents from tolls, with toll rates set at Ksh 8 per km and subject to periodic review.
Four Toll Plazas Open on Serbia's Moravski Corridor
Four new toll plazas have commenced operations on Serbia's Moravski Corridor, enhancing connectivity along key national and international routes. The project involves advanced tolling technology and supports road network upgrades.
Public Consultation Open on Canterbury Motorway Tolling
Submissions are invited on proposed tolls for Canterbury's Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass, with consultation closing on 9 September.
Toll Charges to Rise on M50, Dublin Port Tunnel from 2026
Transport Infrastructure Ireland will increase tolls on M50, Dublin Port Tunnel, and PPP roads by applying a 2% inflation adjustment effective January 2026, as per contractual agreements.
