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CCAT International 2026 to examine automated transport lessons for Australia
CCAT International 2026 will bring Australian and overseas experts together across three Wednesdays from 18 November to discuss robotaxis, automated freight, regulation and connected transport. The conference will be online, with a hybrid option in Melbourne on its final day.
Toyota showcases Mirai hydrogen car at Melbourne energy conference
Toyota displayed its Mirai fuel-cell car, a hydrogen refuelling station and an electrolyser at Melbourne’s All Energy conference, alongside its electric Hilux ute. The article notes Toyota sold just two Mirais in Australia over the past two years.
5GAA demonstrates C-V2X technology as India considers a V2V mandate
At a New Delhi conference, 5GAA members demonstrated C-V2X applications for road hazards, traffic and vulnerable-road-user alerts. The association also discussed India’s proposed V2V mandate and advocated for 5.9 GHz spectrum allocation and implementation standards.
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.
Fleet managers see IIHS crash testing and commercial-vehicle safety research
A Fleet Forward excursion to IIHS’s Virginia research centre gave fleet managers a live crash-test demonstration and a look at research into crash protection, automatic braking and pedestrian avoidance in vans and pickups.
MWC27 to add dedicated automotive, health and aviation technology spaces
GSMA says MWC27 will return to Barcelona from 1–4 March 2027, adding dedicated spaces for automotive, health and aviation to showcase connectivity-enabled innovations and use cases.
AUTOCRYPT showcases V2X security and C-ITS deployments in South Korea
At ITS World Congress 2026 in South Korea, AUTOCRYPT presented V2X security and cybersecurity testing technologies, and highlighted C-ITS security deployments spanning 10 locations and more than 5,000km.
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.
OmniAir and USDOT announce agenda for V2X tolling peer exchange
The 28 October 2026 peer exchange will bring US transport agencies, automakers and technology providers together to discuss V2X tolling, including deployment, interoperability, standards, certification and future collaboration.
Australian organisations to present at 2026 ITS World Congress
Australian researchers, companies and industry leaders will present at the 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung, South Korea, from 19–23 October, sharing work on connected vehicles, smart infrastructure, data, automation and road safety.
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.
UK Government to host ITS World Congress 2027 in Birmingham
The UK Government will host the 33rd ITS World Congress at Birmingham’s NEC from 25 to 29 October 2027, with the West Midlands Combined Authority. Organisers expect more than 15,000 participants and 350 exhibitors.
ITS Korea president welcomes attendees to 2026 ITS World Congress
ITS Korea president Heo Cheong-hoe welcomes delegates to the 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung, highlighting the city’s role as a living lab for transport services in smaller cities.
ITS World Congress previews South Korea’s connected and autonomous mobility projects
The 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung will showcase South Korea’s mobility initiatives, including Seoul’s permanent autonomous night-bus service, Gangneung’s transport-control centre and demand-responsive buses, and projects planned across the country.
Tickets open for 2027 Telematics & Connected Mobility Conference
Tickets are on sale for the two-day Telematics & Connected Mobility Conference, taking place on 10–11 November 2027 at LITEXPO in Vilnius. The event will feature business and technology tracks, an exhibition area and exhibitor-led workshops.
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.
Connecting Europe Days 2026 opens in Brussels
The European Commission’s four-day Connecting Europe Days 2026 begins in Brussels, bringing policymakers and industry together to discuss European transport connectivity, infrastructure investment, resilience and military mobility. Ursula von der Leyen is due to speak at the opening ceremony.
North Adriatic hydrogen ecosystem opens €560,000 SME funding call
The NACHIP programme has opened a €560,000 call for SMEs developing hydrogen technologies, with grants of up to €60,000 per SME or €180,000 per consortium. The North Adriatic ecosystem’s annual conference will be held in Gorizia and Nova Gorica in November 2026.
GMV showcases public transport systems at FIAA 2026
At FIAA in Madrid, GMV presented its ITS SUITE platform and onboard equipment for passenger transport, including systems used by transport authorities in Madrid and Barcelona. The company also joined a panel on connectivity, AI, fleet management and transport safety.
Wabash to showcase tank trailers and safety technology at Tank Truck Week
Wabash will exhibit three application-specific tank trailers at Tank Truck Week 2026 in Oklahoma City, highlighting trailer designs for chemical and sanitary hauling, valve-status technology and lifecycle support.
Everything Electric Sydney event draws record 37,000 visitors
Everything Electric’s Sydney event attracted more than 37,000 visitors, up 20% year on year. The report highlights strong EV interest, a growing presence of Chinese manufacturers and the absence of several established carmakers, including Toyota, Ford, Volkswagen and Tesla.
ITS Global Summit 2026 opens in Melbourne
The ITS Australia Global Summit 2026 has opened in Melbourne, bringing transport leaders, officials, technology providers and researchers together. Opening sessions addressed freight decarbonisation, data sharing, AI traffic management, connected transport and congestion charging.
UK-Europe pavilion to showcase ITS technologies at Korea congress
UK and European transport technology organisations will exhibit together at the 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung, South Korea. The pavilion will promote connected mobility, intelligent infrastructure and digital transport solutions while building participation for the 2027 congress in Birmingham.
SABOA conference highlights funding and infrastructure barriers to bus electrification
South Africa’s bus industry used the SABOA 2026 conference to discuss electrification, funding reform, infrastructure, cross-border regulation and digital transformation. Johannesburg is assessing bus-fleet electrification, while operators highlighted financing, workforce and safety challenges.
Eclipse SDV showcases open automotive software initiatives in Japan
Eclipse SDV held a community meetup and exhibited at Automotive World Japan, presenting open-source software-defined vehicle projects, vehicle orchestration, diagnostics and compliance work. The events also expanded engagement with Japanese OEMs and industry partners.
Fleet Forward adds one-day passes for 2026 conference
Fleet Forward Conference will offer one-day passes for its 20–22 October 2026 event at National Harbor, Maryland, enabling fleet professionals to attend selected programming on AI, safety, electrification and fleet strategy.
Wielton to showcase new trailers and digital services at IAA Transportation 2026
Wielton will present new curtain-sided, low-loader, tipper and inloader trailers from its Wielton, Langendorf and Fruehauf brands at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover. The display also includes Aberg Connect telematics and services for fleet efficiency and operational safety.
ITS Australia Global Summit 2026 to bring transport technology sector to Melbourne
More than 600 transport technology representatives will attend the ITS Australia Global Summit in Melbourne from 22–24 September 2026, with sessions covering AI, road-user charging, automated freight, digital infrastructure and connected mobility.
ZF showcases commercial-vehicle technology and growth at IAA 2026
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions reports more than €5bn in awarded 2026 business and an almost 90% customer-acquisition win rate. At IAA Transportation, it is showcasing new driveline, braking, ADAS and software-defined commercial-vehicle technologies, including the MAXX Uniper air disc brake.
MiTAC to showcase 5G fleet telematics at IAA Transportation 2026
MiTAC will showcase 5G dashcams, rugged vehicle tablets and its VisionMax and RouteComplete fleet platforms at IAA Transportation in Hannover. The offering combines AI driver monitoring, multi-camera coverage, cloud video telematics and open APIs for telematics service providers.
OmniAir to showcase connected-mobility technologies in Ohio
OmniAir will host nine live demonstrations of lidar, V2X, connected infrastructure and mobility technologies at its ITSMW26 Pavilion in Dublin, Ohio, on 22–23 September. The public showcase will run alongside the ITS Midwest Conference & Expo.
CCC Plugfest in China advances digital-key interoperability testing
The Car Connectivity Consortium’s Plugfest #19, hosted by Geely in Ningbo, brings automotive and technology members together to test Digital Key versions 3 and 4. Testing covers Bluetooth LE, NFC, passive entry and China-specific cross-platform key-sharing scenarios.
Wielton Defence showcases military transport and telematics in Kielce
Wielton Defence is presenting military transport platforms, trailers and swap bodies at Poland’s MSPO exhibition in Kielce. The vehicles feature Aberg Connect telematics for real-time location, tyre, braking, axle-load and cargo-security monitoring.
Hüffermann to showcase waste-container carriers at IAA Transportation 2026
Hüffermann will display its Skid-Carrier and Mini-Carrier container transport solutions at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, highlighting their use in waste management, recycling and municipal logistics.
Knapen Trailers to exhibit with KRONE at IAA Transportation 2026
Knapen Trailers will exhibit with parent company KRONE at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany, showcasing its moving-floor trailers and other transport solutions from 15–20 September.
Everything Electric Sydney to showcase EVs for fleet managers
Everything Electric Sydney will return from 18–20 September 2026 with more than 100 electric vehicle models and 7,500 planned test drives. The Australian event will feature cars, vans, trucks, charging technology and sessions on fleet-relevant EV adoption.
ITS Australia Global Summit to focus on data-driven transport
The ITS Australia Global Summit will take place in Melbourne from 22–24 September 2026, covering intelligent transport systems, AI, connected and automated vehicles, traffic management, cybersecurity and sustainable infrastructure.
South Africa opens rail network to private freight operators
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said 11 private train operators will access South Africa’s state-owned rail network from April 2027, supporting a target of moving 250 million tonnes of freight by rail by 2030. She also outlined passenger-rail recovery and a planned digitised transport-permitting platform.
Fleet-OEM relationship panel added to 2026 Fleet Forward Conference
A Fleet Forward Conference plenary in Maryland will examine how fleets and automakers can improve connected services, data platforms and technology supporting fleet operations.
JEDEC to host Automotive Electronics Forum in California
JEDEC will host its Automotive Electronics Forum on 17 September 2026 in Santa Clara, California, with speakers from Ford, GM, Rivian, Waymo and major semiconductor companies discussing automotive electronics and memory standards.
AGL showcases open-source SDV platform at COSCUP 2026
Automotive Grade Linux presented its SoDeV open-source reference platform for software-defined vehicles at COSCUP 2026 in Taipei, including new Raspberry Pi 5 and Linux/Zephyr demonstrations. Talks covered virtualisation, reproducible integration, cybersecurity and production SDV deployments.
John Rossant named opening keynote speaker for 2026 Fleet Forward Conference
John Rossant will deliver the opening keynote at the 2026 Fleet Forward Conference in Maryland, discussing AI, electrification, hydrogen infrastructure and global trends affecting fleet planning.
COVESA to debut member pavilion at Automotive World 2026 in Tokyo
COVESA will make its first appearance at Automotive World 2026 in Tokyo, featuring a member pavilion and sessions on connected vehicles, vehicle data, open standards and software-defined vehicles.
WEX launches AI fuel-fraud tool and device-free fleet telematics platform
WEX launched SecureFuel, combining fleet-card transaction and vehicle-telematics data to detect fuel fraud, and made Standard Fleet’s device-free connected-vehicle platform available to customers.
ITS Australia summit to focus on road charging, AI and freight technology
ITS Australia’s Global Summit in Melbourne will feature facilitated sessions on road-user charging, practical AI and quantum applications, and technology’s role in improving freight productivity and resilience.
Fleet Forward Conference to feature emerging fleet leaders panel
The 2026 Fleet Forward Conference will feature a panel of emerging corporate, public-sector and supply-chain fleet leaders discussing technology, data, stakeholder engagement and organisational change. The event runs from 20 to 22 October in National Harbor, Maryland.