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Geotab presentation links AI, video and coaching to fleet safety
Geotab’s Will Batty said telematics, video and AI can help fleets identify risk and understand driving events. A 90-day pilot showed how baseline data, in-cab alerts and manager coaching can reduce risky behaviour, with driver trust and safety culture central to success.
T-Mobile raises guidance and outlines spectrum and AI network plans
T-Mobile beat third-quarter forecasts and raised its full-year guidance. Executives outlined plans to devote more capital to upcoming US spectrum auctions and discussed edge-AI monetisation, AI-RAN efficiency gains and network capacity for growing physical-AI traffic.
China-SAE identifies ten automotive technology trends for 2027
China-SAE engineers identified ten trends for 2027, including 400 Wh/kg solid-state batteries, vehicle-to-grid systems, autonomous truck demonstrations, in-cockpit AI and connected assisted driving. The list also covers magnesium body components, in-wheel electric drives and metal 3D printing.
Emovis outlines AI and connected-vehicle tolling initiatives at showcase
At Toll Insight’s Innovation Showcase 2026, Emovis described an AI-based customer-service platform, its software-led LiteToll approach requiring minimal roadside infrastructure, and a connected-vehicle tolling pilot using an app and virtual gantries.
DingGo brings AI repair estimates to Carbar vehicle returns
DingGo has partnered with Carbar Australia to add its AI Crash Intelligence platform to vehicle returns, generating repair estimates from photos using historical Australian repair data. The companies say this can help resolve damage costs sooner and reduce disputes.
Telcos weigh AI growth bets as physical-network demands evolve
Telcos are improving earnings through commercial growth and cost controls while pursuing AI infrastructure opportunities. T-Mobile is exploring edge AI for delivery-robot fleet supervision and traffic cameras, while Verizon expects its AI infrastructure deals to contribute from 2027.
AI road-monitoring trial detects more than 300 defects in Victoria
RMIT and RACV trialled an AI-powered system on a patrol van on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, detecting more than 300 road defects over 1,000 kilometres in two months. The system combines sensors, GPS, video and vehicle data to help road managers plan preventative maintenance.
EU research project maps critical-material supply chains to anticipate disruption
EU-funded MaaSiveTwin researchers are combining public data, AI and digital twins to map critical-material supply chains and forecast shortages or price shifts. The project aims to help European industry identify vulnerabilities and diversify sources of materials used in batteries and other technologies.
Nokia says AI-RAN is nearing commercial deployment
Nokia reported Q3 sales growth and said AI-RAN is approaching commercial deployment. T-Mobile completed a live call on the platform, while Elisa ran voice, mobile data and AI workloads simultaneously; further trials are planned in the UK and Germany.
Volkswagen launches Jetta M6 electric sedan in China
FAW-Volkswagen has launched the Jetta M6 in China, priced from 79,800 yuan. The electric sedan offers up to 555 km of range, LFP batteries, AI-enabled cockpit features and driver assistance including urban and high-speed navigation on autopilot.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife awards €4.95m mobility-centre upgrade to Kapsch
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has agreed a €4.95m contract modification with Kapsch TrafficCom to modernise its Mobility Control Center and expand EcoTrafiX. The project integrates traffic controls, AI video analytics, incident management and mobility dashboards.
Transport Innovation Forum stresses practical value and resilience
Takeaways from the 2026 Transport Innovation Forum in Vilnius centred on solving practical problems, demonstrating measurable value from technology and building resilient, collaborative transport operations. Speakers also discussed AI applications in traffic and road-safety analysis.
GM targets two-year vehicle development cycle using AI
General Motors aims to halve vehicle development time to about two years from four to five, using AI, simulation and concurrent engineering. It has not set a timeline for achieving the target.
NVIDIA introduces Alpamayo 2 Edge model for autonomous vehicles
NVIDIA has announced Alpamayo 2 Edge, a compact reasoning model designed to bring real-time scene understanding and motion planning into autonomous vehicles, optimised for its DRIVE AGX Thor platform. It is part of a wider expansion of NVIDIA’s open-model portfolio.
Motive launches AI Agents to automate fleet alert follow-up
Motive’s AI Agents let fleets configure responses to alerts, including contacting drivers, opening maintenance work orders and escalating issues to managers. The tools are available now, with voice outreach and further workflow automation planned.
BeyondTrucks adds fleet-specific rules checks to dispatch software
BeyondTrucks’ Compatibility Engine checks driver, tractor and trailer assignments against fleet-defined requirements before dispatch. The rules also constrain AI-generated plans, with flagged assignments and overrides recorded for review.
Lytx adds weather-adjusted speed alerts to fleet risk platform
Lytx has added Speed for Conditions to its Dynamic Risk platform. The AI-powered feature detects adverse weather, applies fleet-configured speed thresholds and alerts drivers when they exceed them, with events recorded for manager review and coaching.
Samsara unveils AI agents and fleet platform updates at UK user group
Samsara showcased AI agents, an external AI connector, a unified incident queue, fuel-management updates and 360-degree cameras at its UK user group. Several features are now live or generally available; the company is seeking customer feedback on others.
Clarion and RAVIN AI add automated damage capture to Australian fleet claims
Clarion Claims has integrated RAVIN AI’s browser-based vehicle damage capture into its Australian claims platform. Drivers and fleet managers can submit photos for AI assessment, helping claims teams plan repairs sooner and track claims through live dashboards.
Ericsson backs AI RAN on custom ASICs while keeping GPUs as a future option
Ericsson says AI-native link adaptation on its custom ASICs has delivered 10% spectrum-efficiency gains across more than 60,000 base stations. The company sees AI RAN as a current revenue opportunity but says it has not ruled out using GPUs in future.
BYD reveals modular widescreen interface for third-generation Tang EV
BYD has revealed a modular widescreen interface and AI cabin companion for its third-generation Tang EV, due to launch in China in Q4 2026. The electric SUV also features a dual-screen cockpit, Blade Battery and Level 2 driver assistance.
Verra Mobility launches AI-powered Halo 2.5 and NK9 enforcement cameras
Verra Mobility has launched Halo 2.5 fixed and NK9 mobile road-safety cameras. The AI-enabled systems use radar for speed, red-light and number-plate enforcement, and can integrate with the company’s Alcyon infringement-management software.
Gangneung ITS Congress puts AI and connected transport in focus
The 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung will explore AI-powered transport and connected infrastructure. The city’s live demonstrations include sharing intersection signal data with navigation services and autonomous vehicles, smart crossings and emergency-vehicle signal priority.
AI-RAN Alliance develops deployment blueprints and edge-service business models
The AI-RAN Alliance is shifting from demonstrations towards tested deployment patterns and commercial models for AI services on mobile networks. Its work includes edge inference, workload placement, security and measurable testing, with a 2026/27 goal of making RAN infrastructure a distributed AI platform.
Roadside Technologies reports live-motorway Vecta hazard-detection trial results
Roadside Technologies says its Vecta system detected and alerted operators to roadworks hazards within a second during an 11-month UK motorway trial. Using lidar and AI, it achieved 100% daytime and 98% night-time vehicle-classification accuracy, and is being showcased with a new variable-message-sign integration.
Alchera raises £2.7m to expand AI road-network analysis platform
Alchera Technologies has raised £2.7m in seed funding to develop its AI platform, which combines transport and contextual data to analyse road networks for highways operators and local authorities. The company plans to accelerate product development and speed up customer deployments.
Sonatus outlines on-demand AI model management for commercial vehicles
Sonatus describes a shared in-vehicle runtime that activates AI models when vehicle conditions require them, rather than running every model continuously. Its Smart Triggers feature links edge anomaly detection to targeted engine-data collection, potentially reducing unnecessary uploads and manual log searches.
Samsara launches platform for fleets to build custom AI agents
Samsara’s Agent Studio lets customers create no-code chat and voice agents using fleet and company data. Agents can flag compliance risks, analyse fuel use, support drivers and automate reporting.
Webinar to examine AI-native 6G for multimodal applications
Qualcomm Technologies’ Gavin Horn will discuss how AI-native 6G could adapt connectivity to changing multimodal AI traffic, including through on-device intelligence, dynamic QoS and coordination between devices and radio access networks.
Targa Telematics deploys on-premise AI development platform
Targa Telematics has deployed an on-premise generative AI environment using open-weight models to support about 150 engineers. Built with Gruppo Zenit and HPE, it processed nearly 30,000 developer requests in its first seven weeks while keeping company data within its own infrastructure.
West Midlands AI camera trial flags nearly 19,000 potential offences
A two-week trial at fire stations in Birmingham and Wolverhampton flagged nearly 19,000 potential mobile-phone and seatbelt offences. Authorities are evaluating whether AI cameras could support future police enforcement; no action was taken during the trial.
AI-RAN investment case hinges on radio gains and compute utilisation
An analysis argues that AI software on installed radio networks offers the clearest near-term returns, while accelerated AI-RAN hardware depends on paid compute utilisation, inference prices, power costs and hardware longevity.
AUTOCRYPT wins DEF CON automotive hacking competition
AUTOCRYPT’s 12-member team was first among 83 teams to complete the DEF CON 34 automotive hacking challenges, finishing 25 hours into the 50-hour event. The company says coordinated expertise and AI-assisted vulnerability analysis supported the result, with researchers validating findings and directing decisions.
Xpeng tests supervised NGP driver-assistance system in Paris ahead of 2027 Europe launch
A supervised 30-minute Paris test of Xpeng’s AI-powered NGP system found it handled crossings, cyclists and narrow streets well, with lane changes and merging still needing improvement. Xpeng plans to bring NGP to European customers in Q1 2027.
Holman and ISEE partner on autonomous yard vehicle operations
Holman and ISEE will combine fleet-management and upfitting services with ISEE’s AI-powered autonomous technology to help customers deploy and manage driverless yard vehicles, including by retrofitting existing units.
BYD reveals design patent for its first self-developed humanoid robot
A design patent for BYD’s first self-developed humanoid robot was published in China. The company says its wider embodied-AI programme includes developing robots for industrial use and potential deployment across its dealership network.
Cadent selects Samsara for telematics and fleet safety
Cadent will roll out Samsara’s platform across about 2,800 commercial vehicles in the UK, using AI dash cams and in-cab coaching to improve driver safety and manage road risk.
GM launches OnStar Fleet Intelligence platform with AI assistant
GM has launched OnStar Fleet Intelligence, a fleet-management platform combining connected-vehicle data, operational tools and analytics. Its AI assistant lets fleet managers query data using natural-language prompts; access is beginning with select customers.
SureCam article outlines ways to reduce workload in AI driver coaching
SureCam outlines how fleet operators can prioritise AI-generated driving alerts, document coaching and track outcomes. It cites a customer that reported a 75% fall in third-party claims and reduced claims-handling time after deploying cameras and same-day or next-day coaching.
Inspiration Fleet launches data-integration platform Garage 2.0
Inspiration Fleet has introduced Garage 2.0, an AI-native platform that combines vehicle, telematics, fuel, energy and operational data from different providers. It is designed to help fleets analyse performance and retain historical reporting when changing vendors.
OmniVision launches low-power AI processor for vehicle surveillance
OmniVision’s OAX7700 automotive camera processor combines an NPU with always-on, low-power monitoring to detect people and objects and estimate distance. It supports custom AI algorithms and over-the-air updates, with pre-roll video intended to help reduce false alarms.
ReSKILLING launches CCAM employment and skills observatory
The observatory brings together evidence on CCAM-related jobs, skills and reskilling needs in Europe’s transport sector. Its first operational version includes interactive searches and an AI-powered tool for answering questions from curated sources.
Fleet surveillance raises privacy and legal risks for trucking firms
GPS tracking, cameras and AI monitoring can support fleet safety, but US carriers face differing state rules on notice, consent, audio and biometric data. FleetOwner outlines steps including clear policies, limited monitoring and human review of AI alerts.
Trailer telematics helps fleets improve utilisation and cut costs
Connected trailer sensors and telematics are helping fleets optimise trailer pools, prevent maintenance failures and reduce detention. AI is expected to turn fleet data into predictive actions; the article cites up to $4m in deferred capital spending and annual savings of $50,000–$75,000 from dwell-time alerts.
e-con Systems launches edge-AI camera for free-flow tolling
e-con Systems has launched TrafficSenz, a 5MP edge-AI ANPR camera for multi-lane free-flow tolling and traffic enforcement. It combines imaging, pulsed infrared illumination, vehicle triggering and on-camera processing, and will be demonstrated at ITS India Congress in New Delhi.
Rossant highlights AI and autonomy in fleet operations
CoMotion founder John Rossant says AI and the energy transition are reshaping fleet operations, with AI moving towards integrated systems that take action. He also points to links between electrification and autonomy in Europe and growth in autonomous mobility in the Middle East.
Samsung to supply AI-RAN technology for South Korean industrial trials
Samsung has signed contracts with KT and SK Telecom to supply technology for South Korea’s two-year Hyper AI Network programme. Field trials using private 5G, edge AI and industrial robots are due to begin in October 2026; the projects will test systems, not launch commercial services.
Abu Dhabi launches AI platform for transport planning
Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre has launched Dune, a platform combining agentic AI, analytics, transport models and simulation to help planners assess policy and development options before implementation.
Motive outlines AI agents and voice tools for real-time fleet safety
Motive describes its Atlas Voice assistant and AI Agents, which use telematics and safety events to support hands-free assistance and immediate fleet responses. The company says its recent rollout also enables managers to see and speak with drivers in real time.