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.
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.
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.
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.
Voltpost and EVSE to deploy lamppost EV chargers
Voltpost and EVSE will manufacture and deploy lamppost EV chargers across the US, combining manufacturing, connectivity and deployment expertise to scale kerbside charging.
VisionTrack to support fleets with UK road safety charter
VisionTrack offers telematics and AI video solutions to help fleets comply with the UK National Work-Related Road Safety Charter within the Department for Transport’s Road Safety Strategy.
Hyundai Mobis and Qualcomm partner on SDV and ADAS
Hyundai Mobis and Qualcomm will co-develop ADAS and SDV technologies using Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC, targeting scalable, efficient solutions for global and emerging markets including India.
Tailan raises US$57m to scale solid-state production
Tailan New Energy raised US$57m in a B+ round to fund its first mass-production line, expand automotive solid-state battery R&D, and recruit technical staff; Changan is a strategic investor.
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.
Fastweb+Vodafone, TIM agree RAN sharing for 5G rollout
Fastweb+Vodafone and TIM signed a preliminary RAN sharing agreement to accelerate 5G deployment in municipalities under 35,000 residents, subject to Italian regulatory approvals and a final contract in 2026.
Umicore and HS Hyosung JV to industrialise silicon anodes
Umicore and HS Hyosung established Extra Mile Materials to scale silicon–carbon anode production to industrial demonstration by 2026; Umicore holds a 20% stake and transfers relevant staff.
Microlise Transport Conference 2026 in Manchester
Microlise has opened registration for the Transport Conference 2026 at Manchester’s Co-op Live, featuring industry sessions, exhibitor opportunities and the Driver of the Year awards.
FIREBULL AB fluorine-free firefighting concentrate
FIREBULL AB is a PFAS-free firefighting concentrate validated to UL NFPA 18, EN 1568 and NTA 8133; designed for equipment compatibility, CAFS integration and PFAS replacement programmes.
Hyundai unveils AI robotics strategy at CES 2026
Hyundai Motor Group announced an AI robotics strategy at CES 2026 to deploy human-centred robots, build an end-to-end value chain and scale manufacturing pilots via strategic partnerships.
Qualcomm and Google expand automotive AI partnership
Qualcomm and Google will integrate Snapdragon Digital Chassis with Android Automotive, cloud tools and Gemini AI to accelerate development, virtualise validation and support long-term software updates for software-defined vehicles.
Tower Semiconductor and LightIC partner on silicon photonics
Tower Semiconductor will manufacture LightIC's silicon-photonic FMCW LiDAR designs to scale production for automotive and robotics sensing, with objective of reducing size, weight, power and cost.
Kodiak AI and Bosch to scale autonomous truck platform
Kodiak AI has partnered with Bosch to scale manufacturing and integration of a safety-redundant autonomous truck platform, targeting commercial upfitter and factory installations and driverless highway operations by H2 2026.
TI and Hubble partnership enables satellite BLE connectivity
TI and Hubble Network will offer satellite-enabled Bluetooth LE for global device connectivity, reducing reliance on gateways, GPS and cellular networks and lowering integration costs for IoT deployments.
Autonomous Trucking, EV Charging and Logistics News
Multiple developments across autonomous trucking, EV charging, logistics and fleet operations, including financing, partnerships, regulatory updates and infrastructure deployments affecting commercial transport and supply‑chain efficiency.
China reaches parity with South Korea in technology
South Korea's president said China has advanced to parity or beyond in technology and capital, prompting emphasis on more balanced industrial and automotive cooperation amid intensifying competition.
V-GREEN and HPCL to expand EV charging across India
V-GREEN and HPCL agreed in December 2025 to deploy EV charging infrastructure at HPCL’s network of over 24,400 retail outlets, aiming to accelerate public charger rollout and improve charging access.
EVE Energy and Green Whale form marine battery partnership
EVE Energy and Green Whale Technology signed a partnership to supply and service lithium marine battery energy storage systems, expanding market presence and targeting a product launch in 2026.
CATL and SAIC partner on commercial battery-swapping system
CATL and SAIC formed a strategic partnership to develop an integrated vehicle, battery, station and cloud battery-swapping ecosystem, pursue joint R&D, pilot three-minute swaps and expand networks globally.
Trucking technology industry developments and partnerships
Compilation of recent trucking-technology developments: partnerships, funding, product launches, autonomous and electric vehicle deployments, infrastructure projects, regulatory issues and commercial milestones affecting fleet operators and suppliers.
FAW to invest US$530m in Leapmotor
FAW will acquire 5% of Leapmotor for ¥3.74bn (US$530m), becoming a strategic shareholder; the partnership will fund R&D, sales expansion and joint PHEV/EREV development.
MediaTek and Denso to co-develop automotive SoCs
MediaTek and Denso will co-develop automotive-grade SoCs for ADAS and cockpit computing, targeting ISO 26262 safety levels and multi-sensor fusion to accelerate OEM integration and reduce development risk.
Sunwoda and Zhongwei to develop 60 Ah solid-state EV cells
Sunwoda and Zhongwei signed a framework agreement to co-develop cathode materials and 60 Ah solid-state EV cells, aiming to integrate resources and accelerate commercialisation; financial terms were not disclosed.
Google Cloud and Qualcomm integrate Gemini with Snapdragon
Google Cloud and Qualcomm plan to integrate Gemini AI into Snapdragon platforms to enable on‑device multimodal vehicle AI, supporting infotainment, predictive navigation and driver‑assist features with cloud synchronisation.
TASKING joins Open RISC-V automotive chip alliance
TASKING has become a core member of the Open RISC‑V Automotive Chip Innovation Alliance to develop standardised RISC‑V toolchains and support automotive safety and security compliance.
Samsung SDI and KG Mobility to co-develop EV battery packs
Samsung SDI and KG Mobility signed an MOU to co-develop battery packs using 46-series cylindrical cells, combining R&D and commercialisation efforts to support future KGM electric vehicles.
Kinetic Watts & Volts, Jio Things partner on EV connectivity
Kinetic Watts & Volts has partnered with Jio Things to integrate voice-assist, IoT connectivity and cloud telematics into its electric scooters, enabling diagnostics, remote management and fleet performance monitoring.
ROHM and Tata Electronics partner on Indian semiconductors
ROHM and Tata Electronics will establish power semiconductor assembly, testing and packaging in India, aiming for automotive-grade MOSFET mass production by 2026 and exploring export opportunities.
HIVE and KPIT launch LEV engineering centre in Delhi NCR
HIVE and KPIT have established a Delhi-NCR centre to provide LEV design, software and integration services to OEMs, supporting product development and manufacturing enablement for micromobility.
Bijliride and BGauss to expand EV scooter fleet
Bijliride has partnered with BGauss to add 7,000 electric scooters to reach 10,000 units by December 2026, expanding rental operations across major Indian cities and enhancing fleet management capabilities.
HCLTech and Aurobay expand digital transformation deal
HCLTech will support Aurobay’s SAP and Siemens Teamcenter platforms to standardise manufacturing and engineering operations across Sweden and China via AI-enabled integration and managed services.
Kaynes Semicon partners with AOI and Mitsui for India
Kaynes Semicon has formed technology and supply chain partnerships with AOI Electronics and Mitsui to support advanced packaging, materials sourcing and scaling of semiconductor manufacturing in India.
Lenovo and Infineon expand autonomous driving compute
Lenovo and Infineon expanded their collaboration to integrate Lenovo AD1/AH1 domain controllers with Infineon AURIX microcontrollers, targeting scalable in-vehicle compute for Levels 2-4 automation and software-defined vehicles.
CATL and Voyah sign 10-year cooperation agreement
CATL signed a 10-year cooperation agreement with Voyah to supply batteries, prioritise advanced technologies, develop swapping ecosystems, adopt CATL’s Bedrock chassis and pursue localised supply chains and overseas market expansion.
GMV and Indra sign collaboration on defence modernisation
GMV and Indra will jointly develop systems for Spanish armed forces modernisation, focusing on unmanned vehicles, command-and-control, electronic warfare, cyberdefence and advanced communications to improve interoperability and delivery.
FAW to deploy solid‑state batteries in Hongqi by 2027
FAW plans small‑batch deployment of 66 Ah solid‑state cells in Hongqi models by 2027, leveraging 27 industry partners to address technical and manufacturing challenges ahead of commercialisation.
BYD applies to GIIC to integrate vehicles with HarmonyOS
BYD has applied to join the Global Intelligent IoT Alliance to develop standardised connectivity between vehicles, homes and wearables within Huawei's HarmonyOS ecosystem, focusing on interface and data protocol standardisation.
Galvion, South 8 to develop Arctic Li-ion batteries
Galvion and South 8 signed an LOI to align R&D and field testing of LiGas‑based Li‑ion batteries for defence use in Arctic conditions, targeting reliable operation at extreme sub‑zero temperatures.
Sovereign AI and Telecommunications Strategy
Governments pursue domestic AI capabilities, creating opportunities and risks for telecommunications operators to host infrastructure, manage data and support national AI strategies amid supply‑chain constraints.
Agile platforms for telecom transformation
Cloud-native, composable platforms let operators innovate faster, reduce costs and integrate partners, enabling iterative product launches and phased migrations to address legacy IT constraints and pursue new digital revenue streams.