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Zipcar’s planned departure leaves Londoners in the lurch
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.
WeRide and Uber launch first driverless robotaxi service in the Middle East
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.
Pony.ai and Bolt launch strategic partnership to accelerate autonomy in Europe
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.
China’s diesel-powered trucks face rapid electric overhaul
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.
Autonomy on a macro scale: Pony.ai announces line-up of Gen 4 autonomous trucks
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.
Zoox to rival Waymo as they launch in San Francisco
News 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....
Waymo’s self-driving taxis are coming to Detroit
News Waymo, owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is consolidating a foothold in the Midwest. This week, the company announced it will be moving to the Motor City, bringing its self-driving robotaxi service to Detroit. Detroit will be the sixth U.S. city to...
WeRide and Uber launch robotaxis in Saudi Arabia
News In the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, users of Uber will now have the option to hail an autonomous robotaxi alongside standard ride-hail services. The development is the result of a strategic partnership between Uber and WeRide, forged in September 2024, which saw...
Pony.ai and Stellantis join forces to advance autonomous deployment in Europe
News Legacy auto giant Stellantis and Chinese autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai have announced a strategic partnership aimed at bringing Level 4 autonomous robotaxis to Europe. Following news earlier this week that Waymo plans to roll out driverless...
Waymo unveils plans to roll out driverless taxi pilots in London
News As early as next year, Londoners could expect to see driverless robotaxis joining the ubiquitous black cabs on British roads. Waymo, the Alphabet-owned autonomous car company, announced on Wednesday that it hoped to kick-start its planned entry into Europe with...
How U.S. states are shaping the future of autonomous travel
As autonomous vehicle (AV) technology hurtles towards wide-spread commercialization, the U.S. is proving that there is no single roadmap for AV success. Instead, the regulation of AVs represents an irregular patchwork where each state defines its own rules, timelines,...
New A-I powered platform could redefine EV charging infrastructure
News US company, Terbine, has launched its own AI-powered platform to streamline EV infrastructure. The platform, known as Strata, provides an overview of the EV charging network, only directing vehicles to charging stations that are fully operational and available...
Pony.ai CEO unveils Gen-7 breakthrough system for driverless vehicles
At MOVE 2025, Dr. James Peng, CEO and Co-Founder of Pony.ai, shared insights into the company’s journey and the future of autonomous mobility. Founded nearly nine years ago, Pony.ai aims to make transportation safer, more accessible and cost-effective through...
Transitioning to electric fleets with the Chairman, Founder & CEO of Windrose
Wen Han, Chairman, Founder & CEO of Windrose hosted a keynote talk at MOVE 2025 discussing how he is making electric commercial trucking a reality. Han highlighted several key themes shaping the future of heavy-duty trucking. Central was the push for a truly...
The age of autonomous with Baidu, Oxa, May Mobility and Einride
At MOVE 2025, leaders from Baidu, Oxa, May Mobility and Einride came together to discuss autonomous mobility for people and goods. A key focus was the varied global landscape: China leads with extensive large-scale driverless deployments, the U.S. offers diverse...
Affordable, driverless cars for all with the CEO of Pony.ai
At MOVE 2025, Pony.ai CEO Dr. James Peng discussed the company’s recent IPO and plans to scale its autonomous vehicle fleet. Since going public in November 2024, Pony.ai has focused on mass-producing affordable, Level 4 driverless cars. Peng highlighted the company's...
Embodied AI and the future of mobility with Wayve
In this keynote session from MOVE 2025, Kaity Fischer, VP of Commercial and Fleet Operations at Wayve explored the comapny's innovative use of embodied AI in autonomous driving, highlighting how the company’s end-to-end AI enables scalable, hardware-agnostic vehicle...
Fireside chat with Tony Han, Founder & CEO of WeRide
In this exclusive talk from MOVE 2025, WeRide Founder & CEO Tony Han reflects on the company’s recent listing on NASDAQ and what it means for the future of autonomous mobility. Han discusses WeRide’s journey from R&D to commercialisation, including its growing...
Accessible vehicle design and transitioning the UK’s largest fleet to EV with Motability Operations
At MOVE 2025, Motability Operations revealed the eVITA. This is a purpose-built, inclusive electric wheelchair-accessible vehicle (eWAV) to ensure disabled drivers aren’t left behind in the EV transition. Designed with CALLUM, eVITA reimagines accessibility from the...
WeRide CEO Tony Han tells us his vision for the future of autonomous mobility
At MOVE 2025, we spoke with Tony Han, CEO and Co-Founder of WeRide, about the company’s growth and its approach to global deployment of autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2017 in Silicon Valley, WeRide has expanded to operate in 30 cities across 10 countries....
A new future for the E-Trucks with SAT 1500 MCS
Press release supplied by Ekoenergetyka The electric truck sector is currently facing significant challenges that require not only innovative technological solutions, but also flexibility in adapting to the rapidly changing needs of the market. One of the most...
China deploys largest-ever fleet of autonomous mining trucks
Image: Huawei Chinese state-owned energy company Huaneng has launched operations of the largest ever fleet of unmanned autonomous electric mining trucks. 100 autonomous mining trucks have officially entered operation at the Yimin open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia,...
Baidu robotaxis may be headed to Europe
Chinese tech giant Baidu has entered into talks to launch its autonomous taxi service in Switzerland and Turkey. Its autonomous vehicle division has been holding discussions with Swiss bus service provider PostAuto to potentially launch its robotaxi service app,...
US giant DoorDash buys UK delivery platform Deliveroo
Unites States (U.S.) delivery giant DoorDash is set to acquire UK delivery platform Deliveroo as part of a £2.9 billion deal. The respective companies reached an agreement on the acquisition on Tuesday, which could see the combined companies reach a global presence in...
Aurora launches commercial driverless trucking in Texas
Pennsylvanian autonomous tech start-up Aurora has launched its commercial self-driving trucks in Texas by completing customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston. The Uber, Morgan Stanley and BlackRock-backed start-up has now become the first company to operate a...
Auckland transport launches new electric bus fleet
Auckland Transport (AT) has launched a new fleet of 44 electric buses, including 25 double-deckers that will run every 10 minutes AT’s WX1 Western Express frequent service. Over the coming months the new electric buses are set to replace Auckland's diesel buses that...
Terawatt opens its first electric truck charging site in California
Electric fleet charging solutions company Terawatt Infrastructure has opened its first medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Rancho Dominguez, California. Located 12 miles north of the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the charging hub is...
Tokyo prepares to welcome Waymo’s self-driving taxi service
Last year Californian autonomous driving company Waymo partnered with Japanese taxi platform GO, and Nihon Kotsu, Tokyo's largest taxi company. The partnership was formed to introduce Waymo's autonomous vehicles to Japan. Since then, Waymo conducted training sessions...
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