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Ericsson unveils in-vehicle 5G router with dual-SIM failover and edge AI

Ericsson has launched the Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 router and the extensible RC1250 modem. It is built for vehicles and mobile field teams, combining ultrafast failover, high-precision location services and advanced edge computing to help organizations operate more safely, efficiently and reliably. Designed for first responders, transit operators and private fleets, the R2400 supports mission-critical applications ranging from lifesaving emergency coordination to route...

Hyundai to supply Waymo with 50,000 Ioniq 5 autonomous vehicles by 2028

Hyundai Motor is reportedly planning to supply Waymo with 50,000 Ioniq 5 autonomous vehicles by 2028, potentially worth $2.5 billion. This agreement would be a significant indicator of the robo-taxi industry's shift toward large-scale deployment. Hyundai's Georgia-based Metaplant America (HMGMA) factory is set to produce these Ioniq 5 electric vehicles, with the deal marking one of the largest vehicle supply agreements in the autonomous driving sector. The partnership between Hyundai and Waym...

Audi integrates new third-party parking, charging and fueling apps into MMI infotainment system

Audi has integrated third-party apps EasyPark and ryd directly into its MMI infotainment system, enhancing its digital solutions portfolio. The ryd app is accessible in all Audi models via the Audi Application Store, while EasyPark will be available by the first quarter of 2026. To use these apps, users need to set up accounts with the respective providers and input payment information. Following installation from the Audi Application Store, only a one-time setup is required....

Svolt’s Dragon Armor 3.0 battery achieves fire and electricity separation to control thermal runaway

Svolt Energy has introduced its Dragon Armor 3.0 battery, designed to achieve fire and electricity separation, which physically separates the terminals from the pressure relief channels. This design ensures that in the event of thermal runaway, flames are expelled directionally away from the vehicle's passenger area. The separation is achieved by placing the positive terminal on one side and the pressure relief channel on the opposite, each with distinct paths to prevent fire from reaching th...

Ganfeng Lithium commences mass production of 650 Wh/kg solid-liquid-state batteries

Ganfeng Lithium has commenced mass production of solid-liquid-state batteries with an energy density of 650 Wh/kg. Additionally, the company is progressing with the sample production of all-solid-state battery packs. Established in mainland China in 2000, Ganfeng Lithium initially manufactured lithium salt and batteries, later expanding into battery supply for passenger electric cars in 2017. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Changan Automobile in 2023 and a sim...

Geely-backed Horse Powertrain unveils new hybrid powertrain concept

Horse Powertrain, a global joint venture backed by Geely, Renault Group and Aramco, revealed a new hybrid powertrain concept in February 2026. This hybrid powertrain is designed to operate on 100% renewable gasoline, with the first demonstrator vehicle set for release in early 2026. The announcement places Horse Powertrain among key global developers working to improve hybrid efficiency amid the push for electrification. Established in 2024, Horse Powertrain functions as a standalone suppl...

UK-based Octopus launches fleet charging solutions

Octopus Energy has launched an EV fleet charging solution called Octopus Fleet. The launch of 'Octopus Fleet' marks a significant advancement in the UK's progression toward economical and sustainable transport solutions, offering businesses a comprehensive approach to electrifying their fleet operations. Octopus Fleet provides a variety of customizable smart solutions for businesses beginning or expanding their electric vehicle engagements. These solutions include fleet payment tools, advance...

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Investments
20-Feb-2026

BMW-backed HeyCharge secures €2.5-million grant from EIC Accelerator

HeyCharge, a technology company based in Munich and supported by BMW i Ventures, Statkraft Ventures and Y Combinator, has received a €2.5-million grant from the European Innovation Council Accelerator. This funding is directed toward the SecureCharge FLEX project, which aims to overcome challenges in installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers in multiunit residential buildings, specifically addressing unreliable connectivity and high installation costs. Chris Cardé, HeyCharge's founder a...

We have solved the technical limitations associated with switched reluctance motors: Ali Emadi, founder and CEO, Enedym Inc.

Enedym’s switched reluctance motors (SRMs) are expected to not only reduce the dependence on rare earth metals, currently used in a majority of propulsion e-motors produced worldwide, but also significantly reduce the cost of development and production of e-motors in general. Enedym is tackling one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: reducing reliance on rare earth elements (REEs), which are costly, environmentally taxing, and largely sourced from [mainland] China. Dr. Emadi expl...

CES 2026: KPIT’s vision for the software-defined vehicle

As the automotive industry accelerates toward software-defined, electrified and connected mobility, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 has become a critical forum for technology-led transformation. In this interview from CES 2026, Omkar Panse, chief technology officer of KPIT Technologies, outlines how the company is refining its strategic focus — both in how it engages at global events and in the solutions it brings to market. Panse explains that KPIT’s participation at CES is not ...

A conversation with Cerence AI at CES

Conversational artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the in-car experience, transforming vehicle systems into intelligent, voice-driven companions. Today’s platforms combine advanced speech recognition with generative AI to enable seamless, hands-free control of navigation, entertainment, climate and more. What was once limited to simple commands has evolved into multi-step dialogue, proactive suggestions and interactions that blend voice, visuals and contextual cues. The industry ha...

Driving the future: NVIDIA’s vision for AI in automotive

NVIDIA is redefining the trajectory of automotive technology, with a vision for AI that extends far beyond the traditional concept of AI-defined vehicles. In a recent interview with S&P Global Mobility, NVIDIA shared insights on the evolution and integration of generative AI, agentic AI and physical AI within the mobility sector. This multilayered approach starts with GenAI, which creates realistic scenarios for autonomous vehicle (AV) training, and advances to agentic AI — capable of auto...

Mainland China’s DRAM push – a solution to the global supply crisis?

The first quarter of 2026 opened with renewed concerns about a shortage of DRAM for automotive applications. Memory manufacturers have been reallocating wafer capacity toward high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and other premium products for AI data centers, where demand and margins are rising fastest. This reallocation tightened supply for traditional automotive DRAM, leaving vehicle makers exposed to constrained inventories and rising competition for limited fab capacity. A small number of firms do...

Cars that know too much

For most of the past century, the car’s relationship with its owner has been transactional and forgetful. A car burned fuel, wore out brake pads and occasionally stalled at inconvenient moments. It did not remember where its driver had been, how fast they drove, whom they called or how long they lingered outside a particular address. Today’s cars do all of that and more. Modern vehicles generate rivers of data. Sensors track location, acceleration, battery health and driving behavior. Inf...

US automakers, battery suppliers rationalize excess battery capacity, pivot to energy storage systems

In December 2025, Ford Motor Co. and SK On announced plans to end their $11.4 billion battery joint venture — BlueOval SK — as part of their broader business overhaul amid a slowdown in demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and the end of government subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The decision to cease the battery JV came as the two companies sought to avoid accumulating losses from EV battery operations in a market witnessing policy shifts away from BEVs and to r...

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Supply Chain
16-Feb-2026

From connected cars to fragile factories: How cyber risk is rewiring the auto industry

When Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) halted production across its UK factories in late 2025, the headlines focused on lost output, idle workers and delayed deliveries. That was the easy story. The deeper, more uncomfortable truth is that the attack exposed how profoundly digital vulnerabilities have been baked into the automotive industry — not just in connected vehicles, but across factories, logistics systems and sprawling supplier networks. What was once a sector defined by nuts, bolts and mecha...

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