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Nvidia unveils AI platform to equip self-driving cars with human-like “reasoning”
The world’s leading AI chipmaker, Nvidia, has announced a new tech platform, Alpamayo, which promises to equip self-driving cars with “reasoning” capabilities.
Taking to the stage at Las Vegas’ CES, Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, laid out the next leg of the company’s AI roadmap, suggesting it is seeking opportunities to embed AI into physical hardware such as autonomous vehicles.
Flying taxi technology ‘takes off’ in the UK and U.S.
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.
Europe accused of ‘mixed signals’ as it softens its 2035 EV mandate
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.
U.S. government endorses female crash dummy to close safety gap for female motorists
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three million, and yet when it comes to safety features, the majority of vehicle testing is still carried out using outdated data and models designed to protect the average man.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.
UK Government pledges to end overreliance on imports of critical materials used in EV manufacturing
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.
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...
China eases restrictions on Nexperia chip exports
News In a move that could ease mounting pressure on the global auto supply chain, China has announced plans to grant export exemptions for certain semiconductor products made by Nexperia, the Dutch chip manufacturer caught in the crossfire of recent trade tensions....
GM promises “eyes-off, hands-free” autonomy by 2028
News While automakers such as Volkswagen and Stellantis battle it out in the autonomous ride-hail space, American multinational General Motors (GM) has shifted its focus to developing autonomous technology for personal vehicles. GM introduced its Super Cruise...
BYD’s bumpy quarter spurs global outlook
News China’s electric vehicle giant BYD is hitting a few speed bumps after years of seemingly unstoppable growth. The company, once the shining star of the EV boom and a formidable rival to Tesla, reported a sharp 33% drop in third-quarter profits, underlining the...
Meet Pull Systems, the AI company quietly saving manufacturers millions
By unifying fragmented Quality data, Pull Systems helps engineering teams act before failures become headlines. When manufacturers and suppliers talk about quality control, they typically focus on individual data sets, such as warranty claims and diagnostic...
Toyota commits $10 Billion to U.S. auto plants in landmark Japan–U.S. investment deal
News Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. has outlined a plan to invest $10 billion in U.S. auto plants. On Tuesday, the U.S. government released a document detailing an investment framework between Japan and the United States. The factsheet contained plans for...
Nexperia supply warning casts a shadow over global supply chains
News Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has warned Japanese automotive customers that it may no longer be able to guarantee supply, heightening fears of new disruptions across the global auto industry. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) confirmed that several...
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,...
Archer selected as official air taxi provider of the LA28 Olympic Games
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft company Archer has been selected as the official air taxi provider for the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. The California-based company will integrate its Midnight eVTOL...
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,...
Nissan to close 7 plants as CEO announces $4.5bn net loss
Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa has announced the Japanese automaker will be closing seven of their auto plants as the company announces huge losses in their financial results briefing. On Tuesday, the auto giant's CEO reported a net loss of 670.9 billion yen...
U.S.-UK trade deal will lower auto tariffs on British vehicles
The President of the United States (U.S.) Donald Trump has reached a trade deal with the UK after meeting with Prime Minister Kier Starmer that will see tariffs on British cars fall to 10%. The two leaders met last week and announced a landmark deal which will lower...
GM hires Aurora co-founder as new chief product officer
American automotive company General Motors (GM) has nabbed Aurora's co-founder Sterling Anderson for their chief product officer role. Anderson resigned from the autonomous truck company only last week, recently after Aurora launched its commercial driverless trucking...
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...
Mitsubishi looks to Foxconn to make EVs for Australia
Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors has entered into talks with Taiwanese electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn to discuss the development of electric vehicles (EVs). The carmaker signed a memorandum of understanding with Foxconn's EV division Foxtron to proceed...
GM names Duncan Aldred President of North America business
General Motors (GM) has named Duncan Aldred as the next President of the company’s North America region. Aldred has been working at GM for 33 years, will transition and leave his current role as VP of GM's commercial growth strategies and operations department. Rory...
Tim Draper: Where does the next big mobility investment lie?
Venture capitalist Tim Draper joins us the ON THE MOVE Podcast to share bold insights on the future of mobility, innovation, and global investment. From early bets on Tesla and SpaceX to cutting-edge ventures in EVTOLs, electric boats, and space stations, Draper...
Bezos-backed Slate Auto releases inexpensive electric truck
Michigan-founded company Slate Auto has released its highly anticipated American-made cheap electric truck in the wake of Trump's turbulent tariffs. The start-up has been quietly backed by Amazon owner Jeff Bezos leading up to its launch, and has assembled a workforce...
Nissan commits $1.4bn to its Chinese operations
Photo: Nissan Japanese motor company Nissan has announced it will be committing 10 billion Yuan (approx. $1.4 billion) to its Chinese operations. The announcement was made at the Shanghai Auto Show where the automaker claimed China is the ideal market in which the...
NIO’s compact EV subsidiary launches in China
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker NIO has launched its subsidiary brand firefly in China with user deliveries planned for the end of April. With plans to enter Europe this spring, firefly is aiming to gradually enter overseas markets in 16 countries. NIO describes...
Tesla profits fall by 71% prompting Musk to bow out of DOGE
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced he will begin withdrawing from his federal advisory role in the United States (U.S.) government amid company reports of a 71% dip in profits. The American electric vehicle (EV) maker released its quarterly report on Tuesday stating...
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...
Meet the EV start-up quietly backed by Jeff Bezos
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been secretly backing an electric vehicle (EV) start-up based in Michigan, dubbed Slate Auto, according to TechCrunch. The company has been operating quietly since 2022 and is being heavily hyped-up in the media for its impressive...
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