U Mobile launches neutral 5G-A enterprise platform
U Mobile has launched a neutral enterprise innovation platform to develop and test 5G-Advanced and AI use cases, has appointed eight partners to provide infrastructure and tools, and has scheduled an EIP Hub for July 2026.
Tonkin + Taylor appoints Richard Hancy as Australia CEO
Tonkin + Taylor has appointed Richard Hancy as Australia chief executive and Tim Chadwick has remained on the company’s Australian board; Hancy has been tasked with aligning go-to-market strategies across Tonkin + Taylor, Chadwick Geotechnics and Bligh Tanner.
VinFast and Autobrains to develop camera-based autonomy
VinFast has partnered with Autobrains to develop a camera‑based L2++ autonomy system for VF 8 and VF 9 models, and has piloted trials in Hanoi using Agentic AI and satellite‑fused localisation to avoid LiDAR and HD maps.
SAESOL Tech and UNEX to test V2X security interoperability
SAESOL Tech and UNEX have signed a memorandum of understanding to validate SCMS interoperability with IEEE 1609.2‑compliant V2X devices, share test data and co‑host demonstrations to advance standards‑aligned deployments.
CATL and NIO sign five-year battery partnership
CATL and NIO have signed a five-year strategic cooperation and have agreed to develop long‑life batteries, have committed to advance battery‑swapping technology and standards, and have arranged to share network resources and pursue joint branding to expand market share.
XC Technology and Photon Automation form ESS partnership
XC Technology and Photon Automation have signed a strategic collaboration to support Photon Energy in offering turnkey energy storage system contract manufacturing, covering design, prototyping, production, precision laser welding and battery process optimisation.
Waabi raises $750m Series C, secures $1bn funding
Toronto-based Waabi has closed a $750m Series C and secured milestone funding from Uber, bringing available capital to $1bn. The investment has been earmarked to advance its Physical AI Platform and support expansion from trucking into robotaxis.
Volvo A45 Supporting Kühtai 2 Power Plant at 2,100 metres
Volvo A45 articulated haulers have been deployed at the Kühtai 2 site to transport 42-tonne loads up to 2,100 metres, supporting reservoir, dam and tunnel construction, and on-site dealer service has been maintaining operational readiness.
LandCare selects Lytx+ with Geotab for fleet safety
LandCare has selected Lytx+ with Geotab for its 1,200-vehicle fleet and has deployed integrated telematics and video to improve visibility, safety coaching and electrification planning across 75 locations in 26 states.
GlobalLogic and Elektrobit expand SDV partnership
GlobalLogic and Elektrobit broaden a 15-year collaboration to accelerate software-defined vehicle development, combining HPC, safety and cybersecurity expertise to support OEMs' compliance and scalable SDV deployment.
Microlise expands food and grocery logistics portfolio
Microlise has extended its logistics technology portfolio, supplying telematics, planning, ePOD and temperature-control integrations to three UK food and cold-chain operators to improve visibility, planning and compliance.
Sterling Tools, MINIEYE to localise ADAS for India
Sterling Tools and MINIEYE will localise ADAS and DMS for Indian roads, combining local manufacturing and OEM ties with MINIEYE’s software to meet 2027 safety norms.
DXC and SAP expand AI collaboration in Europe
DXC and SAP broaden their European partnership to co-develop AI use cases on SAP BTP, aiming to accelerate enterprise digital transformation, operational efficiency and rapid deployment of scalable AI solutions.
Honda and Princeton NuEnergy sign MOU on cathode recycling
Honda and Princeton NuEnergy signed an MOU to advance plasma-based cathode-to-cathode recycling, validating rejuvenated NMC materials and exploring commercial-scale, closed-loop production to support electrification strategies.
Viasat and BSNL partner to upgrade Indian Navy SATCOM
Viasat and BSNL will integrate Ka-band and L-band satellite systems to provide SATCOM capability for operational and bandwidth-intensive maritime applications; equipment installation begins this month.
STEER Tech and KINEXON partner on industrial AV systems
STEER Tech and KINEXON will integrate RTLS with autonomy and fleet software to improve indoor localisation, fleet coordination, safety and scalability for industrial autonomous vehicles and robots.
AT&T 5G integrated into 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander
AT&T will embed multi‑mode 5G (SA and NSA) and LTE into the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, combining terrestrial and satellite links to support OTA updates, infotainment and software‑defined vehicle services.
IRF and WWF sign MoU on sustainable transport infrastructure
The International Road Federation and WWF signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on guidance, outreach and capacity building to advance sustainable, resilient and biodiversity-sensitive road infrastructure globally.
Ford negotiates battery supply with BYD
Ford is negotiating with BYD to source batteries for hybrid models; terms, logistics and manufacturing locations remain under discussion as Ford rebalances electric-vehicle and hybrid strategies.
UK Road Safety Strategy 2026 Unveiled
The UK government unveiled a Road Safety Strategy aiming for a 65% reduction in deaths and serious injuries by 2035, introducing Safe System, employer standards and mandated vehicle safety technologies.
Škoda partners Upstream on vehicle cybersecurity
Škoda has engaged Upstream to deploy a cloud security platform to centralise threat intelligence, streamline internal coordination and support compliance with UNECE WP.29 R155 and ISO/SAE 21434.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries joins AECC for edge computing
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has joined the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium to provide data-centre, energy and infrastructure expertise for distributed edge computing, resource optimisation and sustainability in vehicle data processing.
NTT Data JV to build intra-Asia submarine cable
NTT Data, Sumitomo and JA Mitsui Leasing formed I-AM NW to build a $1bn intra-Asia submarine cable delivering up to 320Tbps and multiple Japanese landing points to enhance regional connectivity.
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.
