Category: Automotive

Marti and Tensor partner to deploy autonomous vehicles in Türkiye

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Marti and Tensor partner to deploy autonomous vehicles in Türkiye

Marti Technologies, one of Türkiye’s mobility super app, and Tensor, a pioneer in personal autonomous vehicles, has announced a multi-year partnership to purchase and deploy Tensor autonomous vehicles (AVs) on Marti’s mobility platform in cities across Türkiye. Marti currently offers ride-hailing services in 20 cities across Türkiye representing approximately 80% of the country’s GDP, including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Kocaeli, Bursa, Antalya, Konya, Adana, Mersin, Gaziantep, Tekirdağ, Manisa, Kayseri, Muğla, Sakarya, Samsun, Eskişehir, Denizli, Aydın and Yalova. Following launch, Marti platform consumers will be able to hail Tensor autonomous vehicles directly…

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Bosch and Qualcomm expand collaboration to ADAS solutions

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Bosch and Qualcomm expand collaboration to ADAS solutions

Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies has announced that they are expanding their partnership, which has focused on vehicle computers for cockpit solutions, to also include ADAS solutions. Bosch currently supplies radar and camera hardware to more than a dozen volume OEMs; a breakdown of which production vehicles carry Bosch ADAS components and their sensor specifications covers the LRR4, SRR4, and iBooster configurations across VW, Ford, GM, Mercedes, and Stellantis platforms.  Together, Bosch and Qualcomm Technologies are helping address one of the industry’s most pressing needs – scaling intelligent vehicle technology to…

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UK automotive’s EV crossroads: pressure, pushback and the race to net zero

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UK automotive’s EV crossroads

The UK’s path to net‑zero road transport is entering a decisive phase. On one side, the government is holding firmly to its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, positioning the UK as a frontrunner in decarbonising mobility. On the other, the automotive industry is warning that the pace and rigidity of current policy risk outstripping economic reality, technology readiness and consumer demand. Speaking at the SMMT’s Electrified 2026 conference, Keir Mather MP, Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation at the Department for Transport, underlined both the progress made and the scale…

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Municipalities pilot AI-driven road infrastructure platform

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Municipalities pilot AI-driven road infrastructure platform

geoRoad.ai is on a mission to democratise road safety technology with its AI-driven tool that identifies road and traffic safety risks before they cause harm. geoRoad.ai, an AI-driven road infrastructure platform, has announced it is running active pilot defect detection programmes across more than 20 road networks across the globe. With a strong belief that safe roads are a fundamental right for every citizen, geoRoad.ai says it is on a mission to “democratise road safety technology” and make it accessible to cities and communities everywhere. Read more: smartcitiesworld.net

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Washington Metro boosts hybrid and electric bus fleet

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Washington Metro boosts hybrid and electric bus fleet

The buses will replace end-of-life vehicles and provide passengers with a modernised experience as well as deliver on Metro’s Strategic Transformation Plan. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has ordered 75 Xcelsior hybrid-electric 40-feet transit buses and 25 Xcelsior Charge NG battery-electric 40-foot transit buses from New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of NFI Group. The purchase will be supported by federal, state, and local funding as well as funds awarded through the Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission grant programme. Modernising passenger experience The new buses will replace…

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Victoriaville hosts municipal V2X charging station

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Victoriaville hosts municipal V2X charging station

Canadian city is working with EV charging firm Polara to install Canada’s first municipal bidirectional vehicle-to-everything charging station at City Hall. The City of Victoriaville is installing the very first municipal V2X (vehicle-to-everything) bidirectional charging station in Canada. Located at City Hall, this innovation is part of the City’s efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and explore new sustainable energy solutions. The City reports this pilot project, in collaboration with Polara, will pave the way for the gradual deployment of other charging stations across the city. Better energy management…

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Fully autonomous vehicles could unlock $18.7bn for GCC region

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Fully autonomous vehicles could unlock $18.7bn for GCC region

The global market for fully autonomous vehicles (FAVs) could be worth $182bn by 2035, generating nearly $19bn in the Gulf Cooperation Council region alone, according to a report issued by Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network. In particular, the report highlights that robo-taxis, robo-shuttles, robo-buses, and passenger drones have the potential to revolutionise transport across the region and redefine mobility in cities, making autonomous options accessible to all through fully automated, integrated, and demand-responsive networks. The rise of robo-taxis Within this shift, robo-taxis are expected to be the…

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Wrong-way vehicle detection system rolled out nationally in US

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Wrong-way vehicle detection system rolled out nationally in US

GovComm is rolling out its artificial intelligence-enhanced wrong-way vehicle detection systems (WWVDS) to agencies and departments of transportation across the US. It follows its deployment by Florida Department of transportation (DoT). Intelligent traffic safety solutions The accelerated expansion is made possible by GovComm’s acquisition by Synapse ITS, a leader in transportation safety infrastructure. Read more: smartcitiesworld.net

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Lyft and Baidu to deploy autonomous rides across Europe

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Lyft and Baidu to deploy autonomous rides across Europe

Artificial intelligence company Baidu and mobility platform Lyft are partnering to roll out autonomous rides across Europe. Lyft will deploy Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles (AVs) across key European markets through the Lyft platform. This collaboration marks a milestone in Baidu’s international expansion. Making autonomous mobility accessible worldwide Initial deployments are planned for Germany and the UK in 2026 pending regulatory approval, with the fleet scaling to thousands of vehicles across Europe in the following years. As part of the agreement, Lyft will deploy Baidu Apollo Go’s sixth-generation vehicles as…

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Serve Robotics introduces autonomous robot delivery in Atlanta

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Serve Robotics introduces autonomous robot delivery in Atlanta

Autonomous sidewalk delivery company Serve Robotics has announced the launch of its service in the Atlanta metro area. This market expansion builds on the company’s launches in Los Angeles, Miami, and Dallas-Fort Worth as part of Serve’s ongoing collaboration with Uber Eats, the delivery platform of Uber Technologies. Autonomous robot delivery The delivery robots have rolled out on the sidewalks of Midtown, Old Fourth Ward and Downtown Atlanta. They are integrated into the Uber Eats app, and customers who order from participating local favourites such as Rreal Tacos and Ponko…

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Germany progresses on-demand autonomous shuttle project

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Germany progresses on-demand autonomous shuttle project

Level 4 autonomous shuttles have been launched in the Rhein-Main region (Langen and Egelsbach, Offenbach district) of Germany as part of the Kira project. Kira, which means “AI-based regular operation of autonomous on-demand services,” is the first project in Germany to test Level 4 autonomous vehicles with passengers in live road traffic. Level 4 signifies autonomous operation within a defined area, with the vehicle making all driving decisions. Autonomous project partners The project is led by Deutsche Bahn (DB) and transport association Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV), with technology company Mobileye supplying the…

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Collaboration aims to scale autonomous vehicle development

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Collaboration aims to scale autonomous vehicle development

Autonomous vehicle software company Oxa and Bradshaw EV, a manufacturer and supplier of specialist industrial electric vehicles, are joining forces to deliver scalable autonomous vehicle solutions for a range of applications. The aim is to create autonomous vehicles that are designed to tackle the pressing challenges faced by organisations today, including labour shortages, rising operational costs, and the need for increased efficiency and safety within industrial environments. Enabled by Oxa’s Reference Autonomy Designs (RADs), each vehicle platform is configured with autonomy hardware and Oxa’s software, and is ready to deploy…

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Partnership drives deployment of autonomous fleets at scale

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Partnership drives deployment of autonomous fleets at scale

Applied EV, an autonomous vehicle technology provider, and Oxa, a pioneer in self-driving software, have announced a strategic partnership to help enable the commercial deployment of autonomous fleets at scale. Expanding on their existing partnership, this new agreement combines Applied EV’s expertise in secure, software-defined vehicle platforms with Oxa’s self-driving software, to deliver an immediate turnkey solution that equips fleet operators with the necessary tools to integrate autonomy into their operations today. Resilient, future-ready operations As commercial industries face challenges like driver shortages – which the partners reckon are set…

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Connecticut to deploy Voltpost lamppost EV chargers

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Connecticut to deploy Voltpost lamppost EV chargers

Lamppost EV charging company Voltpost has been selected by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (Pura) in Connecticut to deploy its modular lamppost retrofit electric vehicle (EV) charging platform, helping to contribute to the state’s electrification goals. The contract includes an 18-month project to demonstrate the feasibility of the Voltpost charging platform, including in territories serviced by two leading regional electric distribution companies (EDCs), Eversource and United Illuminating (UI). EV charging infrastructure According to state authorities, there is a significant need for EV charging infrastructure across Connecticut. While 100 per cent…

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Warsaw further expands electric bus fleet

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Warsaw further expands electric bus fleet

Warsaw’s municipal bus operator Miejskie Zakłady Autobusowe (MZA) has signed a contract for the delivery of 50 articulated Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses. To date, Solaris Bus & Coach has supplied the Polish capital with almost 1,350 buses, including 163 electric vehicles. Electric bus fleet Warsaw has one of the largest electric bus fleets in Europe, with the majority consisting of Solaris vehicles. In recent weeks, the zero-emission fleet has been increased by 30 12-metre vehicles from providers Solaris and Yutong. After the completion of the planned deliveries, electric buses…

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