Audesse advances FlexCase EV control platform
Audesse has received a $1.9 million investment, including $640,000 from Ontario’s OVIN and $1.26 million in industry contributions, and has been advancing its FlexCase platform towards production‑grade controllers for low‑ to mid‑volume electrified vehicle deployments.
European Commission revises car CO2 regulation
An analysis has shown the Commission's December 2025 proposal has weakened 2030 and 2035 car CO2 targets, has increased projected emissions by about 10% (720 MtCO2e) to 2050, and has reduced expected BEV market shares.
EU proposes revision to car CO2 standards
The European Commission has proposed revisions to EU car CO2 rules, replacing the 2035 zero‑emission mandate with a 90% target and introducing averaging, credits and fuel allowances, which have increased projected emissions and reduced expected BEV market shares.
Network science applied to suppress combustion instabilities
Japanese researchers have applied network science to model turbulent spray combustion, have identified scale‑free topology and key hub regions, and have demonstrated that targeted micro-obstacles have reduced acoustic pressure fluctuations and stabilised combustion.
Geely extends $2,500 incentive on EX5 SUV
Geely has extended a $2,500 factory bonus on EX5 models to 28 February 2026, which has been applied as a deduction to the driveaway price and has been offered with a leasing contribution through fleet managers, subject to stock availability.
Kikusui test systems for EV on-board chargers
Kikusui has provided test systems that have enabled AC and DC evaluation of on‑board chargers, reproducing global grid conditions, supporting bidirectional DC testing and regenerative operation for compliance, performance validation and accelerated development.
Volkswagen starts China production of CEA platform
Volkswagen Group China has started series production of the China Electronic Architecture (CEA) in the ID. UNYX 07, developed with VCTC, CARIAD China and XPENG, and has announced plans to deploy CEA across joint ventures in 2026.
Nokia prioritises AI-focused network infrastructure
Nokia has reported modest sales growth and lower operating profit as it has shifted to prioritise network and mobile infrastructure, driven by optical and data centre demand from AI and hyperscaler customers and increased R&D and acquisition costs.
5G-HUB: Integrating Terrestrial and Satellite 5G
The 5G-HUB project has demonstrated integrated terrestrial-satellite 5G enabling resilient, continuous mission-critical services, has developed smart gateways and dual-mode terminals, and has validated vertical handover and dynamic resource orchestration aligned with GOVSATCOM objectives.
Extending Asset Tracking to All Jobsite Equipment
Organisations have implemented tracking technologies to monitor smaller, non‑powered assets across jobsites, have reduced redundant rentals and idle inventory, and have improved utilisation and theft prevention through consolidated GPS, Bluetooth and network-based data.
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.
LTTS secures multi-year engineering and R&D deal
L&T Technology Services has secured a multi-year strategic engagement with a global automotive OEM to provide software, digital engineering, connectivity and embedded systems services, using its R&D laboratories and global delivery frameworks to support verification, integration and system engineering.
EV adoption linked to reduced NO₂ levels in California
Recent satellite data have shown that electric vehicle adoption in California has reduced nitrogen dioxide concentrations; researchers have reported a 1.1 per cent NO₂ decline per 200 zero‑emission vehicles added between 2019 and 2023.
RAN market stabilises ahead of 6G investments
Dell'Oro Group has reported the RAN market has stabilised after a near $10 billion revenue decline, and revenues have been forecast to grow at a 1% CAGR while RAN has been expected to account for 20-25% of wireless capex.
Tesla brand value declines 36% to US$27.6bn
Brand Finance has reported that Tesla's brand value has declined 36% in 2025 to US$27.61bn, citing weaker product pipeline, relatively higher vehicle prices and the CEO's political activity as contributors to reduced brand strength.
ARAI to establish hydrogen ICE R&D facility in India
ARAI has announced plans to establish a hydrogen internal combustion engine R&D facility in India and has positioned the institute to advance hydrogen combustion technology for alternative fuels and heavy‑duty mobility.
Beam Global sells 10 EV ARC chargers to New York development
Beam Global has sold ten EV ARC off-grid charging systems to a New York residential development and has reported fourth-quarter revenue growth of over 50%, driven by increased commercial and international sales and broader product diversification.
Interoperability in smart mobility systems
Cities and operators have adopted interoperability standards that have unified ticketing, real‑time information and fleet management, have standardised data exchange across vendors, and have enabled integrated mobility services and coordinated multimodal planning.
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.
Syensqo and Axens launch Argylium for solid electrolytes
Syensqo and Axens launched Argylium to industrialise sulfide solid electrolytes in Europe, combining materials development, process scale-up and research partnerships to accelerate all-solid-state battery commercialisation.
John Deere expands MY27 tillage product range
John Deere updated its MY27 tillage portfolio with new 2-section high-speed discs, expanded autonomy-ready options for rippers and cultivators, and revised DA Series applicator naming.
Technology-driven Visibility in LTL Transportation
LTL carriers use real-time asset visibility and predictive analytics to reduce downtime, improve asset utilisation and inform capital and labour decisions, shifting from reactive reporting to proactive operations.
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.
GPS tracking solutions for construction sites
Construction firms have sought GPS tracking that has provided asset visibility, utilisation reporting, geofencing security and system integrations; vendors have been recommended to demonstrate durable hardware, scalability, preventive‑maintenance automation and implementation support.
Birmingham opens rare earth magnet recycling facility
University of Birmingham opened a scaled hydrogen-based facility to recycle rare earth magnets, producing sintered magnets and reducing import reliance while supporting low-carbon supply-chain resilience and domestic manufacturing capacity.
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.
Materia AI awarded UK grant for EV battery circular platform
Materia AI received an Innovate UK grant to develop ReGenTrace AI, cloud-native platform integrating machine learning and blockchain to support a UK EV battery circular economy; MVP deployment end-March.
Dongfeng starts Mohe testing of 350Wh/kg solid-state cells
Dongfeng deployed vehicles with 350Wh/kg solid-state cells to Mohe for -40°C to -30°C testing, assessing low-temperature range, charging, durability and production readiness ahead of 2026 mass-production plans.
Tesla to cease sale of Full Self-Driving package
Tesla will stop selling its Full Self-Driving package from 14 February and offer it by subscription only; implications for prior purchasers and hardware-limited vehicles remain unresolved.
NEC to end 4G/5G base station development
NEC will cease development of 4G and 5G base stations, maintain support for installed systems and reallocate investment to software, defence equipment and next-generation standards.
China targets solid‑state batteries and L3 in 2026 NEV plan
MIIT outlined a 2026 NEV plan prioritising commercialisation of all‑solid‑state batteries, L3 autonomous driving, supply‑chain strengthening and measures to boost vehicle consumption and international industrial cooperation.
Electrolyte enables all-solid-state batteries at 5 MPa
University of Science and Technology of China reports inorganic solid electrolyte enabling stable all-solid-state lithium-battery cycling at 5 MPa, with >2 mS/cm conductivity and reduced material cost.
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.