ROHM and Suchi Semicon to localise semiconductor packaging
ROHM has formed a partnership with Suchi Semicon to establish local back-end manufacturing for power semiconductor packaging and testing in India, has initiated technical evaluations and has targeted mass production from 2026 to strengthen automotive supply-chain resilience.
Marelli and AWS launch AI for SDV test automation
Marelli and AWS have unveiled an AI-powered System Test Generation Agent that has automated creation of traceable system test cases, has reduced validation time and has integrated with existing engineering workflows to support software-defined vehicle development.
BAIC advances prismatic sodium‑ion battery tech
BAIC has completed development of a prismatic sodium‑ion cell achieving 170 Wh/kg and 4C fast charging, has validated mass‑production processes and has reported safety and low‑temperature performance; vehicle application and launch timing have not been disclosed.
Europe for Aviation at Airspace World 2026
Europe for Aviation has announced participation at Airspace World 2026 in Lisbon and has outlined demonstrations, panel sessions and SESAR tours to showcase collaborative progress on Single European Sky implementation, sustainability and airspace modernisation.
Transition to Software- and AI-Defined Vehicles
Automakers have adopted software-defined architectures, have begun integrating artificial intelligence across vehicle platforms, have implemented centralised computing and over-the-air updates, and have pursued flexible powertrain strategies and cross-regional partnerships and have created new monetisation opportunities.
CharIN opens Unified Error Codes repo on GitHub
CharIN has launched a public GitHub repository for Unified Error Codes, has invited community contributions, and has partnered with the UEC Initiative to develop protocol‑agnostic hardware and software error code specifications, with software definitions due by October 2026.
AT&T, Cisco and Nvidia integrate AI into telecom networks
AT&T, Cisco and Nvidia have announced a collaboration that has integrated AI inference into telecom networks and edge computing. The partners have targeted enterprise video analytics, industrial monitoring and transport systems and have demonstrated deployments in public safety and industrial trials.
ZF Reports Improved 2025 Operating Performance
ZF has improved operating performance in 2025, achieving an adjusted EBIT margin of 4.5% and adjusted free cash flow of €1.4bn, while recording a €2.1bn accounting loss from one-off charges and reducing net debt to €10.2bn.
Global muon network for space and atmospheric monitoring
The Georgia State University‑led gLOWCOST project has established a global network of low‑cost muon detectors to monitor space and atmospheric conditions, has installed over 17 detectors across ten countries by February 2026, and has invited partners to join.
Mahindra selects Mobileye EyeQ6 ADAS for future models
Mahindra has selected Mobileye's EyeQ6-based ADAS for at least six upcoming models, with production due from 2027, and has adopted SuperVision and Surround platforms to consolidate perception, mapping and occupant monitoring into a single architecture.
Volvo and AiDEN deploy integrated SENT compliance service
Volvo has partnered with AiDEN via CampX and has embedded a digital SENT-compliance service into trucks and Volvo Connect, enabling operators to meet Poland’s new tracking rules without external devices.
GMV joins ES-ISAC Automoción for automotive cybersecurity
GMV has become a member of ES-ISAC Automoción through the Castilla y León Automotive and Mobility Cluster (FACYL) and has joined Spain’s collaborative automotive cybersecurity forum, which has been established to share intelligence and strengthen industry cyber resilience.
Chery to test 400Wh/kg solid-state batteries in Exeed ES8
Chery has unveiled 400Wh/kg solid-state cells, has said it has scheduled vehicle testing of the Exeed ES8 within a year, and has invested over 10 billion yuan in R&D while developing liquid-state and hybrid battery formats.
Orange Business expands AI, collaboration and voice offerings
Orange Business has launched European-hosted collaboration, AI-agent and voice solutions designed to enhance data sovereignty, governance and operational automation, positioning them as regulated alternatives to global providers while emphasising internal use as proof of performance.
NVIDIA and Uber deepen robotaxi partnership globally
NVIDIA and Uber have announced an expanded collaboration to deploy NVIDIA's DRIVE platform and AI stack within Uber's ride-hailing network and have committed to accelerate Level 4 robotaxi commercialisation across multiple international markets.
Comcast to test NVIDIA GPUs for edge AI applications
Comcast has begun field trials deploying NVIDIA GPUs in regional edge locations to assess latency, cost and power efficiencies for personalised advertising, small-business AI assistants and low-latency gaming, leveraging its nationwide distributed network architecture.
UKBIC opens Flexible Pilot Line for battery scale-up
UKBIC has opened a Flexible Pilot Line in Coventry to help battery startups scale technologies from lab to commercial scale. The line has been backed by £38m from the Faraday Battery Challenge and has been described as unique in Europe.
Viavi and Nvidia collaborate on AI-native network software
Viavi and Nvidia have expanded a partnership to integrate testing, simulation and AI platforms to develop agentic digital twins, improve spectral and energy efficiency and advance software-defined, AI-native networks towards autonomous 6G deployments.
Ammann emphasises team-based leadership
Ammann has emphasised team-based leadership, structured mentoring and continuous feedback, and has established regular meetings and biannual formal reviews to support collaboration, communication and employee development.
Ammann mentoring and collaboration programme
Ammann has developed a mentoring programme that has emphasised targeted matching, feedback loops and mentor training, and has fostered a collaborative culture supporting knowledge transfer and global career mobility.
Soneil Spark mobile charging trailer for EV fleets
Soneil Spark has introduced a trailer-mounted mobile charger with configurable battery capacity and AC/DC ports, and has marketed it to fleets, off-grid sites, events and disaster response, and has highlighted microgrid and rapid-deployment capabilities.
Chery sets 18 March event for solid-state battery roadmap
Chery has scheduled an 18 March Battery Night and has outlined a solid‑state battery roadmap targeting 2026 pilot use and 2027 mass‑market availability, while claiming potential driving ranges beyond 1,500 km and has withheld technical specifications.
Geofabrics advances geosynthetics for infrastructure
Geofabrics has expanded its geosynthetic range, has invested in a local testing centre and has supplied engineered systems to improve stability, drainage and lifecycle performance across Australasian roads, rail and coastal infrastructure.
Ouyang Minggao outlines solid-state battery timeline
Ouyang Minggao has advised that solid‑state batteries will require further development and testing, has outlined a phased industrialisation timeline to 2035, and has stated that current EV battery technology has been adequate for near‑term market needs.
Wabash and UP.Labs advance AI supply-chain tools
Wabash and UP.Labs have progressed AI-enabled quoting and parts-intelligence tools and have launched Spec It and Stock It pilots to reduce configuration and quoting time, optimise parts availability and support aftermarket revenue growth.
UK–South Africa Intelligent Observatory AI project
A UK–South Africa collaboration has developed AI to automate telescope monitoring, accelerate data processing and improve observational reliability, integrating real-time health monitoring, predictive maintenance, automated data reduction and AI-assisted document search across major observatory facilities.
Huawei hosts Green & Resilience Elite Club at MWC 2026
Huawei has hosted the Green & Resilience Elite Club at MWC 2026, where participants have launched GNI Round 2 and operators have discussed AI-enabled measures, network resilience and energy-efficiency standards to guide the ICT sector’s green transformation.
Renesas launches Renesas 365 cloud-based design platform
Renesas has launched Renesas 365, a cloud-based design platform that has integrated RA microcontroller variants, model-based system analysis, AI-assisted guidance and toolchain integration, and has enabled earlier design validation and over-the-air device management to streamline embedded development.
CDU launches Centre for Asphalt and Road Technologies
Charles Darwin University has launched the Centre for Asphalt and Road Technologies to expand pavement research, support sustainable and climate‑resilient road technologies, and coordinate industry and government partnerships to improve road quality and long‑term maintenance in the Northern Territory.
UK pilot production for ceramic matrix composites
The UK has established a pilot-scale, end-to-end manufacturing process for ceramic matrix composites, has enabled domestic production for space, hypersonic and propulsion applications, and has reduced reliance on overseas suppliers and has created a path to scaled industrial production.
Zoox and Uber to offer robotaxi rides via Uber app
Amazon's Zoox has partnered with Uber to list robotaxi rides on the Uber app in Las Vegas this summer and in Los Angeles next year, has continued its own app operations, and has sought regulatory exemptions for commercial deployment.
ZF and SiliconAuto introduce I/O interface chip
ZF and SiliconAuto have demonstrated an I/O interface chip with a companion microcontroller that offloads sensor data acquisition and pre‑processing, supports standard high‑speed interfaces, and is designed to enable scalable, energy‑efficient automotive compute architectures.
Qualcomm and Wayve integrate AI Driver with Snapdragon Ride
Qualcomm and Wayve have announced a collaboration that has integrated Wayve's AI Driver with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride to offer a pre-integrated platform that has been designed to simplify ADAS and automated driving deployment for manufacturers.
Trimble launches Tekla 2026 for BIM and construction
Trimble has released the Tekla 2026 suite, which has integrated AI-driven fabrication drawing generation, cloud-based workflows and enhanced interoperability to accelerate design-to-construction processes and reduce manual rework across engineering, fabrication and site operations.
Mercedes-Benz developing China-led EV platform
Mercedes-Benz has been developing an entry-level EV platform, codenamed Phoenix, in China, has given local R&D lead responsibility and has intended to use Geely's GEEA architecture to underpin compact models for global markets, with production targeted around 2030.
Tata Elxsi launches DevStudio.ai for automotive software
Tata Elxsi has launched DevStudio.ai, a generative AI platform that has been designed to accelerate automotive software development, integrate with existing tools and maintain ASPICE-compliant traceability across cloud and on‑premise environments.
Qualcomm, Tata Electronics to make auto modules in India
Qualcomm has partnered with Tata Electronics to produce automotive modules in India, and Tata Electronics has been contracted to assemble them at its Jagiroad OSAT facility, which has been positioned to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing and automotive supply chains.
China Telecom outlines AI and cloud-led transformation
China Telecom has expanded its cloudification and AI strategy, has partnered with China Unicom on the world’s largest shared 5G SA network that has saved $56.5bn, and has built cloud, computing and data assets while improving operational efficiency with AI.
Verizon Business on fibre, metro access and private 5G
Verizon Business has presented an AI networking strategy centred on dense fibre, metro access and private 5G, and has positioned its AI Connect portfolio to enable programmable, low-latency edge inference and enterprise connectivity.
ERF and IRF advance unification under IRF name
ERF and IRF have advanced their unification and have entered a formal transition, with final ratification expected in May–June 2026 and full operational integration scheduled for 1 January 2027 under the IRF name.
Standardising on a 4G LTE GPS Tracker Platform
The piece has argued that device proliferation has caused operational and financial inefficiencies for telematics providers and that standardisation on a single 4G LTE tracker platform, exemplified by the Gosafe GTU60, has delivered cost, support and deployment efficiencies.
PSA tapes optimise EV battery manufacturing
Manufacturers have adopted PSA tapes and have reduced process steps and capital expenditure, have supported robotic application, have lowered scrap rates, and have enabled in-line quality checks and tailored dielectric and thermal protection.
CamMotive opens UK battery test laboratory
CamMotive has opened a Cambridge battery-testing laboratory with more than 800 high‑current channels, 800 A per cell and up to 1 MW pack testing. The facility has been equipped with climatic chambers and diagnostics for automotive, eVTOL and storage.
PlusAI launches SuperDrive 6.0 for autonomous trucks
PlusAI has released SuperDrive 6.0, adding night driving and construction‑zone handling to its autonomous trucking software, and has begun commercial deployments in Texas while pursuing ISO certifications and has outlined a 2027 target for scalable driverless deployment.
Mercedes-Benz to develop compact EV platform in China
Mercedes-Benz has initiated development of a compact EV platform in China, has assigned its Chinese R&D centre as global lead, and has adopted Geely's GEEA electrical architecture for the Phoenix platform to replace the MMA and reduce costs.
Nova Scotia expands biomanufacturing scale-up capacity
Verschuren Centre and partners have established shared-asset pilot-to-CMO biomanufacturing capacity in Nova Scotia, have serviced more than 50 companies and have positioned the region to attract further international partnerships.
Holyvolt acquires Wildcat to scale battery materials
Holyvolt has completed a $73 million acquisition of Wildcat and has combined Wildcat's high‑throughput materials discovery platform with Holyvolt's screen‑printing, water‑based production process to align materials R&D with scalable, lower‑capital battery manufacturing.
Structural advantages give Chinese EV makers a cost edge
Rhodium Group's report has found that structural efficiencies — notably vertical integration, greater scale and lower overheads — have given Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers a cost advantage that has outweighed direct state subsidies, affecting competitiveness of Western manufacturers.
Honeywell integrating Battery MXP at Alabama AMP Center
Honeywell has deployed its AI-powered Battery MXP at the University of Alabama AMP Center to improve cell yields, accelerate battery factory start-ups and support workforce training, and has been named the site's exclusive automation platform.