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.
Europe’s transport and mobility landscape is edging closer to full automation, as Estonian ride-hailing giant Bolt announces a strategic partnership with Chinese autonomous driving specialist Pony.ai.
The collaboration marks a significant step toward introducing driverless vehicles to European roads and reshaping how urban mobility will function on the continent in the coming decade.
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Venture capitalist legend, Tim Draper was joined on the Keynote stage by Raymond Zheng and Michael Ronen to discuss how AI is changing the investment landscape.
The panellists discussed the rise of AI in the mobility sector, contextualising 2025 as a technological precipice which would usher in big changes in the both the world of manufacturing, in-car experience and city design.
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In an effort to end overreliance on imports of critical materials, the UK Government has unveiled a new strategy to invest in the domestic production of the resources essential to critical industries such as automotive.
The Critical Minerals Strategy sets out the ambition to produce 10% of the UK’s mineral needs domestically and 20% through recycling by 2035.
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At MOVE America 2025, MOVEmnt.net caught up with Tobias Glitterstam, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at International Motors.
Following his Keynote appearance alongside Edwin Olson (May Mobility) and Jeremy Bird (Lyft), we sat down to discuss the major developments taking place in the world of autonomous trucking and the launch of International Motors’ first commercial autonomous fleet trials in Austin.
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China is accelerating its transition from diesel-powered trucks to electric alternatives at breakneck speed. Once almost entirely dependent on diesel for heavy freight, the country has seen a sharp rise in electric truck adoption, signalling profound changes for fuel consumption and emissions worldwide.
In 2020, diesel trucks dominated new sales across China. Fast forward to 2025, and electric vehicles now represent more than one-fifth of new heavy truck purchases. Analysts predict that this figure could climb beyond half of all new sales within the next year, meaning China’s energy sector will need to dramatically restructure in order to meet new electricity demands.
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Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced its line-up of fourth-generation (Gen-4) autonomous trucks, positioning itself at the forefront of China’s autonomous logistics transformation.
The announcement marks a new phase of maturity for autonomous freight in China, the world’s largest long-haul trucking market, offering what Pony.ai claims will be a safer and more sustainable alternative to human-driven freight transportation.
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At MOVE America 2025, we spoke to Casper Rasmussen, CEO and Co-founder of Monta, to discuss the key pain points hindering widespread EV adoption on a global scale.
Watch the full interview to hear Casper’s insights on vehicle-to-grid technology, Monta’s new agentic NOC software and more.
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Google began testing its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo, in San Francisco back in 2009. Since then, the Bay Area has become a hotbed for autonomous innovation, with Waymo now expanding its service to Californian freeways, as announced earlier this month.
Now, autonomous-vehicle enthusiasts in the City by the Bay will have the chance to hail a second autonomous transport service: Zoox. The project, backed by Amazon, began testing in 2017 and is characterised by its toaster-like vehicles with no steering wheels.
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A year ago, German legacy automaker Volkswagen announced a strategic partnership with American EV innovator Rivian under the joint venture RV Tech.
The collaboration aims to produce a new line-up of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), combining the automotive expertise of the German titan with the adaptability and tech-forward thinking of the electric-focused ex-startup.
While most automotive partnerships can take some time to get off the ground, the strategic alliance has defied convention, racing toward the beginning of manufacturing and prototyping at high velocity.
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With the EU’s EV mandate up for debate and the politicisation of electric vehicles casting doubt on the American EV market, the global outlook for EV uptake seems, at first glance, murky.
However, if we look more broadly at the global landscape, the race to electrify is only just beginning. In Latin America, EV adoption is steadily growing thanks to a huge influx of Chinese models from automakers such as Geely and BYD.
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London’s congestion charge is set for one of its biggest shifts in years, with both the cost of entering the zone and the treatment of electric vehicles set to dramatically shift in 2026. The development represents mayor Sadiq Khan’s latest step to incentivize public transportation over personal vehicles.
From January 2, the daily fee will rise from £15 to £18, the first increase since 2020. Transport for London (TfL) says future rises will track Tube fares or inflation to keep public transport from becoming the more expensive choice.
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The autonomous ride-hailing service Waymo is set to expand its operations onto U.S. highways in the coming days offering the world’s first paid, driverless highway service.
Waymo has selected three U.S cities to roll out its driverless robotaxi service- San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles. High-speed free-way routes will initially be available to a small pool of riders in each city before being expanded to the wider public.
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David Doria, Director of Engineering for Automated Driving at Magna, joins us in the Press Lounge at MOVE America 2025 to discuss Magna’s collaborative approach to autonomy, exploring the importance of strategic partnerships in navigating a complex and evolving industry.
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In an effort to tackle the company’s reliance on Chinese markets, American automotive giant General Motors is urging its suppliers to remove Chinese parts from their supply chains.
Executives at the company have warned suppliers to rethink where they are sourcing raw materials and components used in the automotive manufacturing process, demanding that ties with China be dissolved as early as 2027.
The decision follows a recent escalation in U.S.–China trade disputes, which triggered a domino effect of tit-for-tat tariffs on Chinese and American goods.
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We sat down with Magnus Gustafsson on the back of his panel, “Where tech, data and AI are taking mobility” to discuss the hottest industry topics from autonomy and data privacy, to AI and sustainable mobility.
With a storied career spanning several decades, Magnus shared his insights on mobility within the context of connected services and heavy-duty vehicles.
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Two years ago, the European Union decided to impose a mandate, banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by the year 2035.
Now, just a decade out from this historic target, the mandate is up for review with the process likely to begin in the coming year.
For EV evangelists and climate activists alike, this potential rollback represents a regressive legislative decision that could slow down the widespread adoption of EVs and jeopardise a successful green transition.
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China’s new trade deal with the U.S. is providing some much needed optimism for the auto industry after years of supply-chain turbulence. The agreement lowers tariffs and eases China’s export restrictions on rare-earth elements- critical materials for electric motors, sensors, and batteries- but major uncertainties remain.
The pact, signed in late October, maintains a 10 percent reciprocal tariff on Chinese imports and promises broader access to rare-earth minerals such as lithium, graphite, and dysprosium. Yet automakers are still waiting for clear guidance from U.S. Customs on when and how those rates take effect.
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Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan, joins us at MOVE America 2025 to discuss the forward-thinking ways the State of Michigan is building out its public transportation network, with inclusivity and sustainability at the forefront.
Justine sheds light on some of the ambitious projects already underway in Michigan, including Detroit’s elevated light-rail service, the People Mover, and the much-loved QLine that runs along Woodward Avenue, as well as innovative initiatives in maritime transportation and advanced air mobility.
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Elon Musk took to the stage on Thursday at Tesla’s annual meeting to raucous applause and chants of “Elon!” from shareholders gathered at the company’s Texas gigafactory. Behind him, lit in neon-purple lights, the words “Sustainable Abundance” glowed in a graffiti scrawl. Taking to the stage, Musk danced alongside the humanoid robots- named Optimus- that he is betting on in Tesla’s next phase of expansion.
What could have been mistaken for a rock concert or a scene from a dystopian film was, in fact, Tesla’s annual meeting, where shareholders voted to award Musk a $1 trillion pay package -a deal that could make the world’s already richest man, a trillionaire.
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