New USDOT Secretary orders rewrite on EV mandate
Sean Duffy has been officially sworn in to lead as Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Abruptly after being administered into the role, Duffy signed a memorandum to reset Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards with the intention of eliminating Biden's previously...
China’s WeRide sets sights on European autonomous expansion
Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide is planning a European expansion after getting the green light to pilot its self-driving vehicles in Switzerland. The company currently holds driverless permits in China, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and the United States (U.S.). But, the company's CEO has...
Former Chinese solar mogul tells of struggles in electric bus industry
Denton Peng, who was once a successful leader in China's solar industry, is now facing struggles in the United States (U.S.) electric bus market, says the FT. Peng travelled to the U.S. in 2018 after purchasing electric bus manufacturer Phoenix Motor, but the company has...
JLR invests in Canadian rare earth materials recycler
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will be giving $2 million to Canadian rare earth materials recycler Cyclic Materials via the automaker's investment arm InMotion Ventures. The Canadian recycling company intends to help build a circular supply chain for Rare Earth Elements and other critical materials, BMW...
Google forecasts India’s mobility market to double by 2030
A recent joint report from Google and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has forecasted that India's mobility market will double by 2030, surpassing $600 billion. With growing momentum in the South-Asian in electric vehicles (EVs), self-driving vehicles, AI potential, and more, the report collates trends on...
Driverless truck maker Kodiak delivers first commercial fleet to Atlas Energy
US-based autonomous truck start-up Kodiak Robotics has completed its first commercial delivery to Atlas Energy. The start-up delivered two of its autonomous semi-trucks equipped with Kodiak’s self-driving system, marking the first time ever that a customer has taken ownership of a RoboTruck and launched driverless...
Volvo-owned Nova Bus secures electric fleet order in Canada
Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus has announced it will be delivering 80 fully-electric urban buses to York, Canada. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026, with the buses being manufactured at Nova Bus’s Saint-Eustache (Québec) plant. President of Nova Bus, Mr. Paul Le Houillier, said: “We...
Indosat to kit out Xanh SM’s electric vehicle fleet with monitoring tech
Originally written and published by Total Telecom Indonesian mobile operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has announced a new partnership with Vietnamese electric taxi company Xanh SM. The partnership will see Indosat Business support Xanh SM’s operations in Indonesia by providing a range of IT, IoT, and...
UK gov introduce digital driver’s licenses
The UK government has announced that digital driver's licenses will be launched this year for British road users. Brits will be able to use a digital version of their driver’s licence from their phone to easily prove their age when buying age restricted items online...
Polestar searches for new suppliers after US bans Chinese parts
Geely-backed automaker Polestar is in search of new non-Chinese suppliers for its electric vehicle (EV) software. The Swedish carmaker's cry for help comes after the United States (U.S.) government announced an incoming ban on Chinese components in American connected vehicles.The move was justified by the...
