Apr 30, 2025 | Autonomous Vehicles
Toyota Motor Corporation said on Wednesday that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Waymo to explore a collaboration focused on increasing the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies. Woven by Toyota will also join the potential...
Apr 29, 2025 | Hydrogen, Rail
Siemens Mobility has commenced the manufacturing of hydrogen-powered trains intended for the Sudostbayernbahn network in Bavaria, Germany, with operations set to begin in late 2026. The Bavarian state placed an order for three two-car Mireo Plus H trains, which will...
Apr 28, 2025 | Smart Mobility Today
There are lots of interesting stories in this week’s Smart Mobility Today Podcast and at Global Auto Mobility. Bee-inspired robots from MIT, the world’s first 10G broadband network, Hubble’s 35th birthday, and a conversation with Yazaki North America...
Apr 24, 2025 | Auto Industry, Tariffs
Six trade groups representing automakers and the aftermarket have written to the Departments of the Treasury and Commerce asking that regulations to implement President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported automotive parts allow them more time to reroute supply...
Apr 24, 2025 | Broadband, China, Smart Cities
China has officially switched on the world’s first commercial 10G broadband network in its futuristic high-tech city of Xiong’an. The launch marks a major step in the evolution of ultra-fast internet and smart city infrastructure, and a clear statement of intent from...
Apr 24, 2025 | Autonomous Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Featured, Robotaxis
Volkswagen of America and Uber on Thursday unveiled an ambitious plan to launch a commercial robotaxi service — using autonomous electric VW ID. BUZZ vehicles — in multiple U.S. cities over the next decade. The companies expect to launch a commercial service in Los...
Apr 24, 2025 | China, Featured, Robots
China’s robots may not run as fast as humans, but they’re also in a broader race with the United States. On Saturday, the Chinese capital of Beijing hosted the world’s first half-marathon where two-legged robots ran together with people, in the latest demonstration...
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