BYD Heyuan platform enables larger batteries in Denza D9
BYD has put the Heyuan platform into series production on the 2026 Denza D9, has relocated the exhaust to the engine bay and has enabled larger underfloor battery packaging, increasing concealed rear storage and expanding usable cargo capacity.
ZF Aftermarket emphasises remanufacturing benefits
ZF Aftermarket has said its remanufacturing portfolio has improved parts availability, supported sustainability objectives and strengthened supply‑chain resilience, citing a five‑facility North American network including a 289,000 sq ft Vernon Hills site.
KEYSTONE roadmap for Europe’s digital transport standards
KEYSTONE has published a White Paper with evidence-based recommendations and a roadmap to harmonise data, standards and operations across Europe’s transport ecosystem, and has proposed policy, technical and capacity-building measures to support large-scale digital deployment.
Nordic-Baltic delegation eyes Turkish smart transport market
A Nordic-Baltic delegation has promoted coordinated smart transport export initiatives in Turkey at the ITS European Congress, emphasising cluster collaboration and public-sector support to facilitate market entry for Nordic and Baltic companies, including SMEs.
VUE HFR Cameras Improve Telehandler Fleet Safety
VUE's HFR cameras have been deployed on UK Forks' telehandler fleet and have produced company-reported reductions in safety alerts and accidental impacts, while site analyses have indicated lower repair costs and improved fleet availability.
Sandvik electric train wins Sigrid Göransson award
Sandvik has presented its integrated electric-train crushing and screening solution, which has been awarded the Sigrid Göransson Sustainability Award and has been claimed to reduce emissions, cut engine requirements and improve productivity by up to 30%.
EU reviews BYD labour allegations at Hungary plant
European institutions have raised scrutiny after a watchdog has alleged extended work hours and labour abuses at BYD's Hungary factory, prompting MEPs to query the European Commission; BYD's rapid expansion in Europe has been noted amid ongoing inquiries.
Validation readiness for megawatt EV charging
The EV sector has shifted to 800V–1000V platforms and has introduced megawatt charging, and test systems have lagged, which has exposed gaps in safety, durability and grid validation; next-generation platforms have been applied to address these challenges.
Volkswagen launches ID. Era 9X full-size EREV SUV in China
Volkswagen has launched the ID. Era 9X in China, has set pricing from 309,800 yuan, and has positioned the full‑size EREV SUV as flagship three‑row model with dual‑motor AWD, two battery options and a CLTC range up to 406 km.
CATL and HyperStrong sign 60 GWh sodium‑ion battery deal
CATL and HyperStrong have signed a three‑year agreement for 60 GWh of sodium‑ion batteries, have positioned the technology for commercial deployment and have cited manufacturing advances and supply‑chain compatibility to support large‑scale energy‑storage applications.
Exeed presents EX9 full-size SUV direction
Exeed has presented the EX9 as a full-size SUV direction, alongside the EX Vision concept and EX7 production model, and Chery has reported development of 400 Wh/kg-class batteries and extended-range hybrid systems for future Exeed vehicles.
Xiaomi opens European R&D centre in Munich
Xiaomi has opened a European research and development centre in Munich to support high-performance and premium EV development, has staffed it with industry veterans and has signalled plans to enter European markets in 2027.
HighTec has supported Novelic's in-cabin radar system
HighTec has disclosed that its development platform has been used by Novelic to build an award-winning radar-based in-cabin monitoring system, which has delivered child presence detection, occupancy and intrusion capabilities and has enabled reduced development time.
Microchip, Sunny Smartlead widen ASA-ML ADAS ecosystem
Microchip and Sunny Smartlead have expanded the ASA-ML ecosystem by introducing ADAS camera modules based on Microchip’s VS700 family and have promoted interoperable, secure and time-synchronised in-vehicle connectivity for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
International Flow Battery Forum in Budapest 2026
The International Flow Battery Forum has convened 350 experts in Budapest and online, has showcased commercial and technological developments, has presented networking activities and market forecasts, and has opened exhibition and sponsorship opportunities.
CIRAMM expands applied research in aerospace and defence
CIRAMM has enhanced applied research capacity in aerospace, defence and manufacturing, has established five specialised laboratories, has formed industry and NATO DIANA partnerships, and has pursued ISO accreditation to support testing, materials development and AI‑enabled manufacturing.
GMV joins Robot Framework Foundation
GMV has joined the Robot Framework Foundation as a collaborating member and has committed to participating in the open-source ecosystem, gaining access to shared expertise and aligning its test-automation efforts with industry governance and best practices.
Sunwoda unveils 15C LFP pack, sodium-ion strategy
Sunwoda has unveiled a 15C LFP battery pack supporting 5–95% charging in nine minutes and a sodium-ion product roadmap, and has presented commercial, hybrid and AI-integrated battery systems aimed at faster charging and extended cycle life.
1300°C silica aerogel insulation for lithium batteries
Researchers have developed a silica aerogel insulation that has withstood up to 1300°C in tests and has demonstrated multi-hour thermal isolation; production methods have been scaled with improved solvent recovery and manufacturers have begun integrating the material into battery systems.
Nokia and Orange collaborate on AI-enabled RAN
Nokia and Orange have announced a collaboration to develop and evaluate AI-driven radio access network technologies using Nokia’s anyRAN 5G software and NVIDIA AI infrastructure, and have sought to improve network performance, energy efficiency and readiness for 6G.
Platinum constraints and cost challenges in hydrogen
Market analysts have reported that high green hydrogen production costs and platinum supply constraints have limited PEM fuel cell deployment, have created regional market divergence and have slowed project implementation despite technological improvements and varying policy support.
WirelessCar Joins EVRoaming Foundation
WirelessCar has joined the EVRoaming Foundation as a Full Contributor to support OCPI development and interoperability, and has committed to contribute vehicle telematics expertise to efforts to integrate vehicle data with EV charging infrastructure.
5th IAA Conference on Space Situational Awareness
GMV has hosted the 5th IAA International Conference on Space Situational Awareness, which has gathered around 150 experts to examine technological, regulatory and operational challenges in space surveillance, orbital debris mitigation and cislunar tracking.
China shifts sodium-ion cathodes towards polyanion NFPP
Shanghai Metals Market has reported that polyanion NFPP cathodes have accounted for over 70% of output in late 2025 and early 2026, while layered oxide share has declined as energy-storage demand and cost considerations have driven material selection.
Somerset gigafactory underpins £700m manufacturing push
The UK has confirmed a Somerset gigafactory that has secured £380m of government funding and has underpinned over £700m of combined public and private investment, which has been projected to create about 4,200 jobs and supply‑chain activity.
BYD and Yum China launch nine-minute EV charging network
BYD has partnered with Yum China to deploy 'nine‑minute' EV charging drive‑thrus at KFC outlets, has launched an in‑car smart‑ordering feature beginning with the Fangchengbao Ti7, has expanded its flash‑charging network and has reported reduced sales.
Vacuum insulation panels for liquefied hydrogen tanks
The EU-funded NICOLHy project has investigated vacuum insulation panel concepts to improve scalability and cost-efficiency of large liquefied hydrogen storage tanks and has scheduled large-scale tests to assess thermal performance, safety, installation and economic viability.
RoboTwin enables factory workers to teach robots
RoboTwin has developed a handheld, no-code system that has converted human demonstrations into robot programmes and has sought to simplify automation for SMEs; it has secured EU grant support and has expanded commercial trials across Europe, North America and Mexico.
Solar reactor makes hydrogen from plastic and battery acid
Cambridge researchers have developed a solar reactor that has used recovered car-battery acid to photoreform hard-to-recycle plastics into hydrogen and chemicals; an acid-stable photocatalyst has sustained continuous operation for 260 hours and the acid has been shown to be reusable.
German TD.QR project advances quantum repeater development
A German consortium has launched a €12.4m programme to develop and test quantum repeater components, and has planned field trials and multi-node integration to validate technologies for scalable quantum networks ahead of a 2028 milestone.
Global Battery Materials ships graphite samples, opens lab
Global Battery Materials has shipped initial graphite samples to a US customer and has opened a Quebec processing lab that has demonstrated up to 97% carbon content, advancing North American graphite supply-chain capabilities.
Low-temperature chemical recycling method for PMMA
Researchers at the University of Bath have reported a low‑temperature, UV‑driven chemical recycling method for PMMA that has achieved over 95% conversion and more than 70% monomer recovery, and has remained at gram‑scale, requiring further scale‑up.
Volvo to import and distribute Lynk & Co in Europe
Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have signed a non-binding MoU under which Volvo has agreed to become Lynk & Co’s exclusive importer and distributor in Europe and to integrate sales and after-sales systems to scale the brand.
Solid-state batteries: 5–10 years to 1% market share
Ouyang Minggao has estimated solid-state batteries may require five to ten years to reach a 1% market share and has projected vehicle installation to begin around 2027 amid technical and manufacturing uncertainties.
GMV to lead ESA ACHILLES contract for Galileo stations
GMV has signed an ESA contract under Horizon Europe to develop ACHILLES, a next‑generation programme for compact, low‑cost Galileo sensor stations; Fraunhofer IIS and Université Côte d’Azur have been appointed as key technical partners.
Victoria develops MMC training to support housing delivery
Victoria has established a Centre of Excellence at Melbourne Polytechnic and has launched micro-credentials and a Certificate III to align vocational training with modern methods of construction to support housing delivery.
Automation in European smartphone refurbishment
The European refurbishment sector has accelerated adoption of flexible automation to scale device preconditioning and testing, with firms such as Wisematic having deployed modular robotic and AI systems, but has faced persistent challenges from device variation and limited standardisation.
RSM Australia becomes platinum sponsor of Endeavour Awards
RSM Australia has joined the Endeavour Awards as a platinum sponsor and has promoted its advisory services to manufacturing firms, highlighting connections between supplier innovation, council infrastructure procurement and regional economic development.
EV charger compatibility and testing practices
BTC Power has maintained a testing lab and has integrated chargers with over 50 back-end systems. It has implemented regular re-testing, firmware matrices and certification processes that have ensured vehicle, payment and back-end interoperability.
Geely unifies European R&D to accelerate launches
Geely has launched Geely Technology Europe, consolidating R&D in Sweden and Germany, and has aligned European and Chinese operations to develop global vehicle platforms aimed at reducing the delay between domestic and overseas launches to under six months.
UK–Ghana Study Tour on Roads and Future Transport
Senior Ghanaian road officials have completed a UK study tour that has focused on road asset management, road safety and future transport systems, and have engaged UK research, delivery bodies and industry to explore collaboration, investment and capacity-building.
Vi and BSNL in talks on network and spectrum sharing
Vodafone Idea and BSNL have entered talks to share towers, fibre and spectrum to reduce duplication, manage capex pressures and potentially accelerate 5G rollout, while the regulator and parliamentary committee have requested a detailed proposal.
WWF launches GRID programme for transport infrastructure
WWF has launched the GRID programme, a GEF-funded initiative to integrate biodiversity and climate resilience into transport infrastructure planning across five national projects and a global knowledge hub.
Development Victoria: de-risking urban renewal projects
Development Victoria has acted as a self-funded public developer, de-risking state-owned land through assembly, remediation and planning, and has established collaborative partnerships to enable private-sector delivery of housing, precinct regeneration and affordable housing outcomes.
VIAVI and NVIDIA collaborate on AI-native 6G networks
VIAVI and NVIDIA have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate network testing and digital-twin simulation with AI platforms, and have developed agentic RAN blueprints to advance energy and spectral efficiency towards autonomous, software-defined 6G networks.
ROHM and Suchi Semicon to localise semiconductor packaging
ROHM has formed a partnership with Suchi Semicon to establish local back-end manufacturing for power semiconductor packaging and testing in India, has initiated technical evaluations and has targeted mass production from 2026 to strengthen automotive supply-chain resilience.