Vodafone IoT scales platform for Americas growth
Vodafone is expanding its IoT platform and partnerships in the Americas, leveraging over 220 million connections with GDSP upgrades, Simetric integration, AI and increased local recruitment.
Vanuatu selects TRL to deploy iROADS asset system
The Government of Vanuatu has contracted TRL, funded by the World Bank, to implement iROADS for national road asset management, data-driven maintenance planning and local capacity building for climate resilience.
TRL to support Bangladesh road safety and asset management
TRL will deploy road safety systems and asset-management platforms in Bangladesh under World Bank and ADB programmes, supporting national agencies to strengthen data, maintenance planning and emergency response.
ETAS and Microsoft to host calibration tools on Azure
ETAS will make its calibration and simulation tools available on Microsoft Azure, enabling scalable cloud-based development, automated workflows and distributed collaboration to accelerate automotive software testing.
Johnson Matthey opens Gothenburg hydrogen engine test centre
Johnson Matthey has opened a Gothenburg centre to test hydrogen internal combustion engines for heavy-duty vehicles, expanding test capabilities and supporting decarbonisation options for fleet operators.
NHTSA modernises safety standards for automated vehicles
NHTSA published final research on adapting 81 FMVSS to accommodate automated driving systems, soliciting public comment to inform rulemaking and facilitate safe deployment of ADS-equipped vehicles.
IndieSemiC and C-DAC sign MoU on domestic semiconductors
IndieSemiC and C-DAC signed a three-year MoU to co-develop indigenous processors, NPUs and THEJAS-32-based embedded stacks, aiming to boost domestic chip design and reduce import reliance.
Cash-in-Transit security system implemented in Kampala
G4S Telematix deployed a Cash-in-Transit security system in Kampala with G4S Uganda over a nine-day installation to enhance vehicle and personnel security and operational resilience.
IBTTA appoints Mark Chung as executive director
Mark Chung will become IBTTA executive director and CEO on 10 December 2025, with mobility and safety experience to support the association’s five-year strategy on digital transformation and user-based funding.
World Communication Awards 2025 Winners
The World Communication Awards 2025 announced winners across telecom categories following independent judging, recognising providers and vendors for achievements in networks, AI, cloud, security, sustainability and social impact.
Indosat adopts AI-native network strategy
Indosat will deploy an AI-native network linking local AI hubs to a central AI factory, enabling real-time processing, network automation and edge services across Indonesia.
Volkswagen, Xpeng CEA-based ID.Unyx 07 enters production
Volkswagen and Xpeng completed an 18‑month China-led development of CEA-based ID.Unyx 07; production begins 31 December, supporting a CEA upgrade roadmap and expanded electric vehicle launches to 2030.
OBBB Act sets spectrum deadlines for US 6G readiness
The article states the OBBB Act mandates identifying and auctioning mobile spectrum by 2034; it says at least 600 MHz should be ready for full-power 6G deployments by 2029.
Hyundai Mobis opens software R&D hub in Bengaluru
Hyundai Mobis has opened a Bengaluru software R&D hub, complementing its Hyderabad centre to accelerate infotainment, ADAS and EV software development and support vehicle manufacturers in India.
Molabo and Fischer Panda launch 48V serial hybrid system
Molabo unveiled a 48V serial hybrid integrating its ARIES drive with Fischer Panda AGT generators, providing low-voltage, installable hybrid propulsion for OEMs and shipyards, supporting 6-22kW gensets and HVO.
Samsung SDI, BMW and Solid Power validate solid-state cells
Samsung SDI, BMW and Solid Power will jointly validate solid-state battery cells, with Samsung SDI supplying cells, BMW developing packs, and partners assessing performance for integration into BMW test vehicles.
Professor Chen named ITS Australia Woman of the Year
Professor Chen, Executive Director of UTS Data Science Institute, received 2026 ITS Australia Woman of the Year award for work on data-driven transport projects with Sydney Trains, V/Line and AEMO.
CameraMatics scalable multi-camera telematics platform
CameraMatics provides an AI-driven video telematics platform with multi-camera support, local storage and cloud analytics, enabling scalable management of mixed fleets while controlling data and storage costs.
Keysight launches D-Series FieldFox wideband RF analysers
Keysight introduced the N99xxD-Series FieldFox handheld RF analysers offering 120 MHz IQ streaming, AI/ML-based signal classification, gap-free capture and models covering up to 54 GHz for field use.
Hydrogen fuel cells for heavy and long-haul transport
Hydrogen fuel-cell technology offers a low-carbon option for heavy and long-haul transport, but adoption depends on infrastructure expansion, production costs, safety improvements and vehicle efficiency gains.
Finalists Revealed for 16th ITS Australia Awards
ITS Australia announced 29 finalists across six categories for its 16th annual awards; winners will be declared at a gala in Melbourne on 12 February 2026.
NATWORK 6G cybersecurity and resilience framework project
NATWORK develops an AI-driven, energy-efficient 6G cybersecurity and resilience framework; consortium-led pilots, testbeds and standards engagement support evaluation and potential commercial exploitation.
Deepwatch opens Bengaluru Global Capability Centre
Deepwatch opened a Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru with 50 staff, aiming to exceed 100 within 12–18 months to accelerate AI-driven threat detection development and global product delivery.
Trimble introduces compaction control subscription for India
Trimble offers an easy-to-install, subscription-based grade control system for soil and asphalt compaction in India, combining fewer components with cloud reporting for contractors.
GMV adds Anyverse simulation to in-cabin validation
GMV will integrate Anyverse's physics-based synthetic data into in-cabin monitoring validation, enabling earlier Euro NCAP-aligned testing, reducing integration cycles and accelerating OEM deployment.
DfT appoints new chief scientific adviser
Professor Patricia Thornley will serve as Department for Transport chief scientific adviser, advising on sustainable energy and clean transport while dividing time between DfT and Aston University.
NVIDIA releases Alpamayo-R1 open-source AI for autonomy
NVIDIA released Alpamayo-R1, an open-source vision-language-action AI suite to integrate perception, reasoning and planning for autonomous vehicles and provide simulation and data tools for testing.
GMV and Anyverse partner on in-cabin monitoring validation
GMV and Anyverse will integrate synthetic in-cabin data and validation workflows to accelerate automotive interior sensing development, support Euro NCAP assessments and reduce OEM integration time and costs.
PEM tests feasibility of 80% recycled-content battery cells
RWTH Aachen's PEM and industrial partners will investigate production and performance of lithium-ion cells containing over 80% recycled material, targeting scalable processes to meet EU recycling quotas.
LG Uplus reorganises to accelerate AI and network operations
LG Uplus will separate business and product teams, create AX and NW AX groups, and align development under the CTO to accelerate AI-driven services and strengthen core network competitiveness.
Tsinghua and Seres open EV battery research centre
Tsinghua University and Seres launched a joint research centre to develop next‑generation electric-vehicle battery technologies, focusing on chemistry, safety, production processes and system integration.
Tinci receives eight solid-state battery patents
Tinci secured eight patents for sulphide solid electrolytes, advancing pilot-stage development, kilogram-scale sampling and a mid-2026 mid-scale pilot line, supported by supply contracts with major Chinese cell manufacturers.
HORIBA MIRA and TIER IV to trial L4 autonomous buses
HORIBA MIRA will provide UK test facilities and safety expertise; TIER IV supplies an open-source stack and L4 electric minibuses to validate autonomous bus operations in Europe.
Sinopec and LG Chem to develop sodium‑ion battery materials
Sinopec and LG Chem will jointly develop cathode and anode materials for sodium‑ion batteries targeting energy storage and low‑speed electric vehicle markets in China and internationally.
Volkswagen opens full-process R&D centre in Hefei
Volkswagen inaugurated a comprehensive R&D and validation centre in Hefei, enabling full-process development, testing and localised production for electric and connected vehicles, projected to reduce development time by c.30%.
CiTTi Awards 2025 winners announced
Winners of the CiTTi Awards 2025 were announced at a London gala on 25 November, recognising UK public- and private-sector projects across 20 categories covering urban transport and mobility.
AI for compliance in cybersecure connected vehicle services
Examines how AI can automate compliance, control mapping, audit evidence collection and regulatory monitoring to support cybersecure connected vehicle services and reduce compliance overheads for manufacturers.
Samsung and SK Telecom sign AI-RAN 6G collaboration
Samsung and SK Telecom will co-develop AI-RAN technologies for 6G, combining Samsung model development with SKT operational data and nationwide testing to validate channel estimation, distributed MIMO and schedulers.
LEO Satellite Constellations and Transport Connectivity
Expansion of LEO satellite constellations promises global mobility connectivity, enabling tolling, navigation and autonomous services while increasing GNSS resilience and hybrid satellite-terrestrial redundancy requirements.
BlueScope releases updated guides for steel bridge design
BlueScope and partners published two technical guides for composite and weathering steel bridge design in Australia, aligning with current standards and supporting preliminary and detailed engineering decisions.
Transportation Cost Reduction in Logistics
Five-step approach: establish visibility, optimise routes, increase first‑attempt deliveries, automate manual tasks and monitor costs, leveraging SaaS and AI tools to reduce transportation expenditure and improve operational efficiency.
Rectify Group: Remediation for ageing infrastructure
Rectify Group promotes targeted, minimally invasive remediation techniques to extend lifespan of ageing roads, bridges and tunnels, emphasising diagnosis, resin injection, grouts and protective coatings to reduce costs and disruption.
UK digital infrastructure: gaps and future connectivity
Assessment identifies UK telecoms infrastructure gaps in deployment, coverage, skills and investment; recommends accelerating 5G standalone rollout, preparing for 6G, and improving skills and stakeholder co-ordination.
Nokia to invest $4bn in US AI-ready networks
Nokia will invest $4bn in the United States, allocating about $3.5bn to R&D and $500m to manufacturing and CHIPS-related facilities, targeting AI-ready network technologies.
DRIVE35 and CAM funding to advance vehicle electrification
The UK has launched DRIVE35 and CAM Pathfinder, providing a ten‑year £2.5bn funding framework to support zero‑emission vehicle R&D, scale‑up and capital projects across the automotive supply chain.
