EV numbers in Africa projected to double by 2050
Study projects African electric vehicle numbers to double by 2050; solar off‑grid charging improves economics, financing costs remain primary barrier and fiscal impacts from declining fuel taxes require policy responses.
Brady updates mobile labelling for telecom maintenance
Brady offers rugged portable printers and RFID tracking for on-site cable labelling and vehicle inventory to improve traceability, reduce repair times and meet labelling requirements.
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.
RemotiveLabs launches virtual integration platform
RemotiveLabs introduced RemotiveTopology, a virtual vehicle-integration platform that accelerates late-stage software–hardware testing, supports standard vehicle networks and offers an open-source model for virtualised validation.
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.
AI and ML expand roles in service provider networks
Service providers are integrating AI and ML to improve network monitoring, reduce downtime and optimise operations; adoption varies and success depends on data quality, vendor expertise and management support.
SAFELOOP develops recycled-content Li-ion EV battery
SAFELOOP, a Horizon Europe-funded consortium, will develop recycled-content lithium-ion cells for e-buses, targeting improved safety, 15% longer lifetime and enhanced recyclability to support EU supply-chain resilience.
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.
Elektrobit launches EB civion cockpit software suite
Elektrobit introduced EB civion, a cloud-native, modular software suite to accelerate digital cockpit development, reduce costs and enhance supply‑chain control for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
ProLogium and FEV unveil solid-state EV battery module
ProLogium and FEV unveiled a solid-state EV battery module at CES 2026, reporting high energy density, fast-charge metrics and plans to publicise manufacturing and a Dunkirk gigafactory.
Qualcomm and ZF announce scalable ADAS platform
Qualcomm and ZF announced a scalable ADAS platform combining Snapdragon Ride SoC with ZF ProAI, supporting modular sensor configurations, over-the-air updates and automotive-grade compute for varied automation levels.
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.
Cloud-to-car AI workflow for vehicle systems
MulticoreWare and Qualcomm demonstrated a cloud-to-car AI workflow that enables cloud-based model optimisation, quantisation and validation for ADAS and SDV development, supporting CI/CD and reduced hardware dependency.
REE, Cascadia Motion to develop compact electric drive unit
REE Automotive and Cascadia Motion signed a non-binding MoU to jointly develop, manufacture and commercialise a compact electric drive unit for OEMs, leveraging REEcorner and the iM-125 inverter-motor.
Solace Power and NetComm unveil window-mounted 5G CPE
Solace Power and NetComm announced a partnership to develop a window-mounted, wirelessly powered 5G CPE enabling self-installation and potential simplification of fixed wireless access deployments; operator trials planned in 2026.
Hongqi Tiangong 06 begins all-solid-state battery testing
Hongqi has fitted its first independently developed all-solid-state battery pack into a Tiangong 06 prototype, initiating vehicle-level testing ahead of planned limited deployment in 2027; technical metrics remain undisclosed.
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.
LoRaWAN reaches 125 million connected devices
LoRaWAN adoption surpassed 125 million devices, driven by operator network scale, standards recognition and an expanding ecosystem, supporting long‑range, low‑power IoT deployments across utilities, cities and industry.
BYD says innovation needed to sustain industry progress
BYD executive outlined the company’s long-term R&D focus, noting industry adoption cycles and recent patents in electric-drive and fast-charging technologies.
Beijing approves solid-state electrolyte pilot project
Beijing approved a pilot and validation centre for solid-state electrolyte materials led by Guolian, with CATL, SAIC and other automakers collaborating to advance research and supply‑chain capabilities.
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.
China auto industry shifts to internal consolidation
In 2025 Chinese automakers shifted from multi‑brand expansion to internal consolidation, centralising brands, units and R&D to improve efficiency and scale in response to rising competition and cost pressures.
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.
Mercedes-Benz acquires 3% stake in Geely-backed Qianli
Mercedes-Benz acquired a 3% stake in Geely-backed Qianli after integrating its autonomous-driving business; Qianli will consolidate technology and management to pursue model‑centric systems, with no deployment timelines disclosed.
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.
SiEngine starts mass production of 7nm ADAS chips
SiEngine has commenced mass production of 7nm ADAS chips AD1000 and AD800, offering up to 512 TOPS per chip, ASIL‑D safety compliance and scalable multi‑chip performance for vehicle autonomy.
Tier IV to lead NEDO-backed autonomous driving dataset
Tier IV, supported by NEDO, will assemble large-scale real and synthetic multimodal sensor datasets and an AI data platform to support autonomous vehicle development and validation in Japan.
China publishes 2025 hydrogen fuel cell vehicle report
Report assesses China’s hydrogen fuel cell vehicle industry, citing about 30,000 vehicles, over 70% component localisation, production declines and persistent cost, technology and infrastructure constraints.
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.
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.
Connected Commercial Vehicle Protocol for India's Highways
Government-led CCV protocol seeks to standardise vehicle-to-infrastructure data, supporting electric freight corridors, interoperability, security and phased pilots to enable scalable, data-driven highway operations.
BHP and Rio Tinto trial Caterpillar electric haul trucks
BHP and Rio Tinto are conducting on-site trials of Caterpillar electric haul trucks at Jimblebar to assess technical, operational and infrastructure requirements for potential fleet electrification.
Novara intermodal data-exchange pilot with authorities
Pilot tested standardised data sharing between Novara intermodal terminal and enforcement authorities to streamline inspections, improve compliance visibility and optimise resource allocation for road controls.
GMV awarded ESA DFAS-TB contract for EGNOS V3 testbed
GMV will develop algorithmic functions for ESA's DFAS‑TB EGNOS V3 testbed, using its magicSBAS solution; project runs two years from September 2025 and is EU‑funded.
Siemens launches PAVE360 Automotive digital twin platform
Siemens introduced PAVE360 Automotive, a pre-integrated digital twin platform to accelerate software-defined vehicle development with Arm integration and cloud collaboration; general availability February 2026, CES demo January 2026.
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.
Renesas R-Car X5H SoC for multi-domain vehicle computing
Renesas introduced R-Car X5H, a 3nm SoC delivering up to 400 TOPS AI, mixed-criticality safety and multi-domain compute for ADAS, IVI and gateway functions; RoX SDK supports Linux and Android.
Wi-Fi industry outlook and developments for 2026
AI-driven network management will shape Wi‑Fi in 2026; Wi‑Fi 7 adoption rises, Wi‑Fi 8 completes drafting, spectrum fragmentation persists and security and AFC developments affect deployment economics.
POSCO Future M and Factorial sign solid-state battery MOU
POSCO Future M and Factorial agreed to develop materials for all‑solid‑state batteries, combining R&D on cathode, anode and electrolyte technologies to support commercialisation.
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.
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.
Southwire backs Orange Charger for multifamily EV charging
Southwire has invested in Orange Charger to develop standardised installation packages and material bundles aimed at reducing deployment costs and simplifying EV charging roll-out for multifamily properties.
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.
Li Auto enters Egypt, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan markets
Li Auto launched sales of three models in Egypt, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, expanding channels and establishing R&D centres as part of an accelerated international strategy.