Full Circle Lithium unveils six lithium-ion extinguishers
Full Circle Lithium has launched six lithium-ion extinguishers using its non-toxic FCL-X agent in North America; four retail models and two industrial sizes have been engineered to meet safety standards and have been distributed through authorised channels.
Geotab launches AI telematics and asset trackers
Geotab has announced AI-powered telematics, video safety systems and satellite-capable asset trackers, and has previewed upgraded GO devices and GO Anywhere solutions to enhance fleet visibility, incident prevention and remote asset monitoring in Australia and New Zealand.
Tata Technologies' WATTSync supports Battery Aadhaar
Tata Technologies has announced that its WATTSync platform has been adapted to integrate India's Battery Aadhaar, supporting BPAN management, lifecycle tracking, interoperability with regulatory systems and analytics for performance, provenance and recycling compliance.
Hyundai negotiating supply of 50,000 EVs to Waymo
Hyundai has been negotiating a multi‑year deal to supply up to 50,000 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles to Waymo, integrating Waymo’s autonomous stack and signalling a potential shift towards large‑scale production of robotaxis pending regulatory and technical approvals.
Aston Martin F1 team adopts Arm chip-to-cloud platform
The Aston Martin F1 team has adopted Arm’s unified chip-to-cloud compute platform and has integrated it across engineering workflows to standardise software environments, improve data continuity between testing and simulation, and shorten development cycles.
Toyota, Pony.ai start bZ4X robotaxi mass production
Toyota and Pony.ai have begun mass production of the bZ4X Robotaxi in Guangzhou, aiming to produce over 1,000 units in 2026 and to deploy them across major Chinese Tier‑1 cities, integrating Pony.ai’s Gen‑7 autonomy and Toyota’s production standards.
STMicroelectronics unveils AI automotive microcontroller
STMicroelectronics has unveiled the Stellar P3E microcontroller, which has integrated an on‑chip AI accelerator and phase‑change memory to consolidate ECU functions, reduce system complexity and support edge AI; production has been scheduled for Q4 2026.
Arrow launches E/E architecture initiative
Arrow Electronics has introduced an E/E architecture initiative and online research hub to support OEMs and suppliers with integrated compute platforms, software and supply‑chain services, and has aggregated hardware, software and engineering expertise to address vehicle E/E complexity.
Infineon launches isolated gate‑driver IC family
Infineon has introduced an isolated gate‑driver IC family compatible with opto‑emulator pinouts, enabling drop‑in replacement for legacy designs while supporting SiC MOSFETs with high CMTI, 6.5 A output and 40 ns propagation delay.
Apptronik raises $520m at $5bn valuation to scale humanoids
Apptronik has raised $520 million at a $5 billion valuation and has secured Google as co-investor; it has begun pilot deployments with Mercedes‑Benz, GXO and Jabil, and has committed to scale Apollo production and expand in Austin and California.
Hours of Service Rules for Fleet Operations
The guide has explained federal Hours of Service rules, exemptions and ELD requirements, and has outlined operational impacts, compliance risks and best-practice management for fleets.
Telefónica Germany advances cloud-native network strategy
Telefónica Germany has pursued an end-to-end cloud-native network transformation from core to edge, has identified cultural and legacy compatibility issues as primary barriers, and has migrated critical packet-core workloads to public cloud and has planned further cloud-scale migration.
360° Camera Coverage for Towing Fleets
The piece has outlined how 360° camera systems have been deployed by towing fleets to enhance lone-worker safety, document service lifecycle, deter false damage claims, integrate GPS-tagged footage and AI alerts, and provide multi-angle evidence for operational and liability review.
Raythink proposes three-layer lithium-ion thermal monitoring
Raythink has outlined a three-layer infrared monitoring approach that has centralised thermal data on a cloud platform, has deployed rugged cameras across production and storage, and has integrated outputs with BMS and safety systems to address lithium-ion lifecycle risks.
AI for satellite network handovers and resource management
Researchers and operators have applied AI to manage handovers between moving satellites and ground networks, have improved predictive allocation and spectrum coordination, and have encountered limits from on-board hardware, latency budgets and regulatory fragmentation.
Baden-Württemberg police pilot ADS-TEC ChargePost
The Baden-Württemberg police have commenced a pilot deploying ADS-TEC Energy's ChargePost battery-buffered fast chargers at Pforzheim, which have delivered up to 300 kW and reduced reliance on grid upgrades.
India's EV battery mineral circular economy prospects
India has introduced policies and existing recycling capacity to develop a circular economy for EV battery minerals, has estimated material recovery rates and cost benefits, and has noted technological, logistical and regulatory challenges.
Kapsch and NCTA launch live C-V2X tolling system
Kapsch TrafficCom and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority have deployed a production C-V2X tolling system on NC-540 and have integrated roadside units with NCTA's back office, and have appended connected-vehicle data to toll transactions to validate end-to-end operations.
SoftBank posts record nine-month revenue, details telco plan
SoftBank has reported record nine-month revenue of ¥5,195bn and operating income of ¥884bn, has attributed a ¥60bn ransomware revenue hit, and has outlined a telco strategy focused on standalone 5G, AI-RAN and sovereign cloud investments.
LG Uplus to complete autonomous network by 2028
LG Uplus has advanced its autonomous network strategy, has deployed AI agents and digital twins to automate fault detection, response and traffic optimisation, has reported reductions in mobile and home complaints and has set a 2028 target for full autonomy.
AROBS first Romanian company certified to ISO/IEC 42001
AROBS has obtained ISO/IEC 42001 certification from Bureau Veritas, becoming the first Romanian company certified to the AI management standard, and has aligned the new certification with its existing governance, compliance and information security frameworks.
VE Motion launches powered trailer for heavy trucks
VE Motion has launched a South Australian‑designed powered trailer system and has offered it as a modular kit; the company has claimed it can cut diesel consumption by up to 50% and has priced base kits below $200,000.
Telus acquires 3.8 GHz spectrum in Canada
Telus has acquired 3.8 GHz licences in British Columbia and Alberta for C$317.6m and has increased its average mid-band holdings to 104 MHz to support 5G capacity, private networks, public safety and AI-related services.
MWC26 Barcelona to run 2–5 March at Fira Gran Via
GSMA has scheduled MWC26 Barcelona at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via for 2–5 March and has assembled exhibitors, keynote speakers and themed zones presenting live airport, AI, satellite and industrial connectivity demonstrations.
Connexion Mobility to supply OnTRAC to GM Canada
Connexion Mobility has signed an agreement to provide its OnTRAC platform to General Motors Canada for the national launch of the Enhanced Exposure Programme scheduled for February.
Google Cloud and Liberty Global five-year partnership
Google Cloud and Liberty Global have announced a five-year partnership centred on deploying Gemini AI, expanding Google hardware distribution, and collaborating on network automation, data-centre capacity and SMB cloud services across Liberty Global's European operating companies.
Dell'Oro Adjusts O-RAN Forecast on 5G and 6G Demand
Dell'Oro has raised the long-term O-RAN outlook driven by 5G and early 6G expectations, while it has lowered near-term O-RAN and cloud RAN revenue projections and has trimmed multi-vendor RAN share forecasts to under 5% by 2030.
Nio reaches 100m battery swaps, signals Q4 profit
Nio has completed 100 million battery swaps and has reported an expected profit above A$140m for Q4 2025, while expanding its swap network and Battery-as-a-Service offering internationally.
GMV and EM&E sign collaboration on ATP and SILAM
GMV and EM&E Group have signed a strategic collaboration to develop ATP self‑propelled artillery and to nationalise the SILAM rocket system and ammunition, with GMV supplying fire‑control, guidance and navigation systems and integration with the national TALOS C2.
Samsara launches AI coaching system for commercial fleets
Samsara has launched Coach, an AI-driven coaching platform that has combined in-cab cameras, generative AI and voice interactions to deliver personalised driver feedback; fleet operators have reported reductions in crashes and risky behaviours in early deployments.
Aqua Metals and American Battery Factory MOU on recycling
Aqua Metals and American Battery Factory have signed a non-binding MOU to evaluate co-locating a commercial lithium-ion recycling facility in Tucson capable of processing up to 10,000 tonnes annually to supply battery-grade lithium carbonate and assess US incentives.
BCE reports AI, fibre and wireless growth
BCE has reported AI-powered enterprise units growing about 60% year-on-year to around CAD700m and AI solutions revenue rising 31% in Q4; it has targeted roughly three million US fibre passings by 2028 and has issued a modest 2026 outlook.
Deutsche Telekom opens Industrial AI Cloud in Munich
Deutsche Telekom has launched an Industrial AI Cloud in Munich built on nearly 10,000 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs, has offered up to 0.5 exaflops of sovereign computing, and has positioned the facility for industry, research and public‑sector use.
Stellantis books €22bn charge amid strategic reset
Stellantis has announced a €22bn business reset, has reported a sharp share fall, has suspended its 2026 dividend and has proposed up to €5bn of hybrid bonds while forecasting modest revenue and margin growth for 2026.
GMV Brave platform for SBAS monitoring and analysis
GMV has deployed GMV Brave®, a platform that has automated monitoring, analysis and reporting of SBAS performance, and has produced daily system- and algorithm-level metrics to support operational analysis, benchmarking and incident triage.
Verizon targets metro fibre, private 5G for AI inference
Verizon has outlined a strategy to deploy dense metro fibre and private 5G to support enterprise AI inference at the edge, and has expanded its One Fiber project and capex to densify major US cities.
Global broadband access equipment spending to peak in 2028
Dell’Oro Group has forecast global broadband access equipment spending to peak at $18.8bn in 2028 and has projected 0.3% annual growth to 2030, citing slower 50 Gbps PON rollouts and continued XGS‑PON, DOCSIS 4.0 and Wi‑Fi 7 investment.
Telia and ice to combine mobile RAN in Norway
Telia Norway and ice have combined their radio access networks into a 50/50 joint company, have retained separate core networks, and have said the move has been expected to improve rural coverage while yielding material cost and capex synergies.
SK Telecom to expand AI infrastructure to restore profits
SK Telecom has reported FY2025 revenue decline and profit falls after a cybersecurity breach affecting nearly its entire subscriber base; it has imposed relief measures, incurred fines and has pivoted to AI infrastructure and data‑centre expansion to restore profitability.
Ford, Ram and Scout shift to extended-range electric pickups
Automakers have pivoted to extended-range electric pickups, with Ford, Ram and Scout having announced models that have been marketed with about 150 miles of EV-only range and onboard generators to mitigate towing and payload range loss.
Hyundai Motor Group, Vodafone IoT agree Middle East rollout
Hyundai Motor Group has struck a partnership with Vodafone IoT and has initiated rollout of connected car services across five Middle Eastern markets, using Global SIM+ for regulatory compliance and centralised connectivity management.
Honda and Mythic to co-develop automotive SoC
Honda has partnered with Mythic to co-develop an automotive system-on-chip, combining Honda’s electronic control and AI model development with Mythic’s analogue compute-in-memory IP to enhance energy-efficient on-vehicle AI processing for software-defined vehicles.
Xcite launches AI tool for vehicle image compliance
Xcite has previewed an Automated Compliance tool that has been designed to scan 100% of vehicle images using AI, and has been said by the company to raise merchandising productivity; early adopters have reported improved coverage and workflow efficiency.
Mahindra adopts indie cabin monitoring for electric SUVs
Mahindra has partnered with indie Semiconductor to integrate CABIN EYE software with EyeDentity cameras in its electric SUVs, and has deployed the system on BE 6 and XEV 9e with OTA updates and real-time occupant monitoring.
BYD posts near two-year low in domestic January sales
China's EV market has cooled as BYD has reported its lowest domestic monthly battery-electric sales in nearly two years amid weaker demand, policy changes reinstating a purchase tax and intensifying domestic competition.
Cheapest used EVs in Australia with 120 km range
Analysis has found that sub‑$10,000 early models (ZE0 Leaf, i‑MiEV) have degraded below 120 km; private‑import AZE0 Leafs and BMW i3 60Ah have been identified as meeting 120 km but have been commanding higher prices.
Porsche begins series production of Cayenne Electric
Porsche has begun series production of the Cayenne Electric in Bratislava on a line shared with ICE and hybrid models, and has used in‑house battery modules that have been manufactured at Horná Streda, providing up to 642 km range.
Emerson updates Nigel AI for NI LabVIEW+ Suite
Emerson has updated its Nigel AI in the NI LabVIEW+ Suite, adding code completion, project and hardware contextual awareness, web-based interfaces, improved debugging and Windows Docker support to accelerate test development and CI/CD workflows.
Amprius and Nanotech to open US battery cell plant
Amprius has formed a US manufacturing partnership with Nanotech, has refined its 21700 silicon‑anode cell design, has increased contractual capacity beyond 2 GWh and has established a domestic supply chain to serve defence, aerospace and other regulated markets.