Baidu has announced it will be teaming up with both Uber and Lyft to deliver autonomous robotaxis in London, consolidating the UK as the next hotbed for autonomous innovation.
On Monday, Uber announced it would begin pilot programmes in the UK capital following the unveiling of a strategic partnership with Baidu’s robotaxi unit, Apollo Go, back in July. Pilots are set to begin in early 2026.
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Flying taxis may sound like a space-age fantasy, but they could be with us sooner than we think. China has recently approved its first flying taxis for commercial passenger service, granting EHang holdings and its subsidiary Heyi Aviation air operator certificates for short tourism routes.
As extensive piloting and some commercial operations scale in China, the future of flying taxis in the U.S and the U.K could also be just around the corner.
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The MOVE event series is constantly looking for ways to innovate and evolve, striving to platform the most forward-looking themes in mobility and automotive.
To reflect where the industry is headed, MOVE is refocusing on automotive tech, specifically electric, autonomous and software-defined.
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In 2022, the European Union voted to impose a decisive vehicle emissions mandate banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035, including hybrids. The legislation reflected the EU’s united effort toward mass electrification and a clean energy transition.
Now, less than a decade out from its 2035 combustion engine ban, Europe is getting cold feet about its EV mandate, with Brussels voting yesterday to revise the goal.
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Speaking with us at MOVE America 2025, Venture Capitalist legend, Tim Draper, joins us on the sofa to offer his candid insights on Detroit’s past, present, and potential future. Our conversation covers topics from across the full breadth of mobility and innovation, discussing everything from flying cars and interplanetary mobility to digital twins and AI.
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The European Union has announced new legislation that could reshape how vehicles are designed, produced, dismantled and recycled across the EU, following a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposed Regulation on End-of-Life Vehicles.
The End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) Regulation comes ahead of the possible relaxation of Europe’s EV mandate, up for debate in Brussels this week, demonstrating Europe’s enduring commitment to a sustainable automotive sector despite EV trepidation.
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Speaking with us at MOVE America 2025, we heard from the brilliant Noemí Gallardo, Commissioner at the California Energy Commission, who shared her insights on EVs, inclusive mobility, and the importance of fostering industry camaraderie.
We discuss the crucial interplay between federal and state politics, using California’s latest investment in the Lithium Valley Vision as a perfect test case for a collaborative approach to mobility innovation.
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In the world of autonomous trucking, the path to autonomy lies in collaboration rather than competition. This is the message from Amisha Vadalia, VP of Operations and Program Management at Plus, who sat down with us at MOVE America 2025 in Detroit to discuss autonomy on a macro scale.
Amisha discussed the specific challenges faced by the autonomous trucking industry—in a world where the average person may have had the chance to ride in or at least see a robotaxi in action, many people have never encountered an autonomous semi-truck. This makes garnering public trust a necessary but difficult challenge.
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Ford may have walked back its decision to go all-electric in Europe by 2030, but its commitment to electrification persists. Today, Ford announced a landmark alliance with French automaker Renault to co-develop a series of small electric vehicles for the European market.
The strategic collaboration should see jointly developed EVs rolling out as early as 2028, with plans to expand the partnership to include small commercial vehicles.
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Subscription services are, for many of us, an accepted part of modern life; from streaming platforms such as Netflix or Spotify to meal subscriptions, gym memberships, and pay-as-you-go dating apps, the paid subscription model has transformed the way we consume, replacing traditional ownership with a flexible, ongoing service relationship.
Now the world of automotive is catching up, with more and more OEMs now offering subscription services and over-the-air updates at an extra monthly cost.
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If you live in London, the sight of a Zipcar is, to some, almost as familiar as a red post box or an overcast afternoon. All this is set to change come 2026, following last week’s announcement that the American-owned car-sharing company will be shutting down its London operations by the end of the year.
The app, which allowed users to rent a car for as little as £5 for periods ranging from one hour to seven days, has suspended all new bookings beyond December 31.
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OEMs such as Ford and Stellantis have stood in support of Trump’s controversial decision to roll back federal fuel economy rules for passenger vehicles. The decision, made last Wednesday, reverses many of the mandates introduced under the Biden administration that advocated for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Following the rollback of these mandates, known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules or CAFE, Americans will no longer be subject to hefty fines for violating these rules, essentially rendering them obsolete.
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Following his Keynote appearance, we catch up with Gene Berdichevsky, CEO and Co-founder of Sila Nanotechnologies, at MOVE America 2025. We delve into all things supply chain, unpacking the similar challenges facing U.S. and European battery manufacturers amid growing supply chain vulnerabilities.
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Today, cars are less a vessel to get you from A to B and more an extension of our homes, living rooms, and phone screens. As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, equipped with features such as over-the-air updates, adaptive cruise control, smartphone integration, and more, they become highly adaptable, able to fix their own bugs and update themselves without the need for third-party intervention. The global trend is set: the future lies in SDVs.
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At MOVE America 2025, MOVEmnt.net sat down with Michael Ronen, Managing Director at Fortress Investment Group, to explore how AI is reshaping mobility and what the next chapter looks like for the autonomous vehicle ecosystem.
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Rail stations and transit hubs are more than ways to move people from A to B, they are catalysts for community regeneration and economic growth. That message framed the closing Keynote on day two, moderated by Bob Bennett of the Cities Today Institute and featuring Andy Byford of Amtrak and Greer Johnson Gillis of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
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Anupam Singhal, President of Manufacturing Business at Tata Consultancy Services, joins us on the MOVE America 2025 sofa to share his vision for the future of mobility, one where intuitive, software defined vehicles use advanced technology to elevate the consumer experience.
As cars evolve into digital platforms, Anupam challenges us to rethink what a “vehicle” truly is.
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In the U.S., licensed female drivers outnumber licensed male drivers by about three million, and yet when it comes to safety features, the majority of vehicle testing is still carried out using outdated data and models designed to protect the average man.
According to government data, female drivers in the United States are 73% more likely to be severely injured in a car crash than their male counterparts, and are 17% more likely to die.
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Anupam Singhal, President of Manufacturing Business at Tata Consultancy Services, takes to the Keynote Stage to discuss the ever-evolving mobility landscape and the impact of increasing connectivity on the consumer experience.
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Uber is ramping up its investment in autonomous vehicle technology, launching its driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, the first of its kind in the Middle East.
The announcement, made on Wednesday, is part of a joint venture with Chinese company and global leader in autonomous driving technologies, WeRide.
