INRIX AI-enabled parking now in 22,000 cities globally On June 4, INRIX, Inc., a global leader in transportation intelligence, announced an expanded deployment of its predictive parking and curb intelligence platform, reinforcing its position as the industry’s most comprehensive parking intelligence solution for OEMs, cities, and mobility platforms. INRIX serves as a bridge between navigation systems, mapping providers, OEM vehicle platforms, a...

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) technologies through its smart mobility brand MobiQ. The company's displays will feature various connected solutions designed to support both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure use cases. The RSU-5941 Kit, DENSO's latest roadside unit solution, is designed to integrate with existing transportation infrastructure and traffic management systems to power connected vehicle applications that improve roadway safety, mobility and efficie...

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Projecting patterns onto road surface while reversing now permitted: Japanese government revises Safety Standards of Road Transportation Vehicles On June 4, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced that it had incorporated requirements for “vehicle reverse projection devices”, which project patterns onto the road surface behind the vehicle using its lights to signal the driver’s intention to reverse t...

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he U.S., including 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The issue in the affected vehicles is that the seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that the propellant in the retractor pretensioner may degrade in high-heat environments, which can l...

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AEye’s OPTIS lidar to be showcased in Michigan intelligent traffic system On June 4, AEye, Inc. announced that it will showcase a live Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) deployment, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), at ITS America 2026 in Detroit, June 10-12. The demonstration highlights how AEye’s OPTIS solution, which combines AEye’s software-defined lidar and real-time infrastructure integration,...

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nvironments such as geo-fenced urban areas, while Level 5 represents complete autonomy without any human involvement. As automation levels increase, the responsibility for decision-making gradually shifts from humans to AI systems, fundamentally changing how safety and accountability are managed in transportation. Adaptability and instinctual thinking are two characteristics that human drivers possess; however, these traits can also be inconsiste...

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WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial Robotaxi pilot On June 2, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. announced plans to launch Spain’s first commercial Robotaxi pilot in the Region of Madrid, marking the companies’ first joint entry into the European market. The transportation service will be carried out with the support of AVOMO, a Moove Cars Group company, using WeRide’s autonomous driving technology. The service...

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks to unveil new eActros Lowliner electric lineup at IAA Transportation 2026 On June 2, Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced that it is adding a new model to its electric lineup called the eActros Lowliner. A Lowliner truck is a tractor unit with a particularly low coupling height, enabling the transport of trailers with increased interior volume. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 platform. It will be available in 40 varian...

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ber and Autobrains plan to launch a robotaxi program in Munich, Germany, based on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion, with the automaker partner to be announced at a later date. HUMAIN is working with NVIDIA to deploy DRIVE Hyperion-powered robotaxis in the Middle East and support the development of autonomous transportation solutions across the region. Based on NVIDIA press release...

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round, the cumulative funds raised by Zeron in the recent two months have reached USD 400 million. The current funding round witnessed the participation of industrial investors, who are expected to further boost Zeron’s industrial synergy and business expansion in core scenarios including mining transportation, industrial logistics and bulk commodity transportation. The introduction of international capital will also enable Zeron to strengthen...

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Sany Heavy Truck signs strategic partnership agreement with JD in Beijing On May 25, Sany Heavy Truck announced that it signed a strategic partnership agreement with JD.com, Inc. (JD) in Beijing. The companies will deepen cooperation across a range of key areas, including vehicle and equipment procurement, joint development of an electrified transportation ecosystem, digital procurement and supply chain services, logistics technologies and servic...

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, and promoting international standardization to secure overseas markets. JH2A has launched the “Hydrogen Aorta Initiative,” starting with the mobility sector. In collaboration with the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc., JH2A is promoting the use of hydrogen trucks for trunk line transportation and has set targets for the next 10 years: 1,500 hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, an increase of 30 hydrogen refueling stations from...

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for a growth strategy that will be developed by the government this summer, and decided details. The recommendations include necessary activities in terms of 1) promotion of public-private cooperation and roadmaps, 2) financial and institutional support, 3) maintaining and securing regional public transportation, 4) ensuring and improving logistics functions, and 5) establishment of environments for data utilization. (From an article in the Nikk...

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Sollers Russia unveils pre-production SA9 Tourist Bus On May 25, Sollers Group unveiled a pre-production version of the Sollers SA9 at the TransportFest International Transport Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Sollers SA9, the flagship model in Sollers Group’s bus lineup, is designed for intercity transportation and city tours. The bus is powered by a 370 hp diesel engine that meets Euro 5 emission standards and is paired with a 6-speed ...

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produces 1,322 Nm of torque, the 2500HD version provides to up to 9,997 kg of towing and 1,860 kg of payload, while the 3500HD (single rear wheel variant) offers almost 10,000 kg of towing and over 2,000 kg of payload. The logistic load space is also significant (up to 2.1m x 1.9m) for NATO pallet transportation. The Team LionStrike’s proposal for the UK government also included:    • The Chevrolet Silverado LD pickup equipped with the 3.0...

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JAMA unveils roadmap for hydrogen adoption in Japan On May 21, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) presented the social implementation of a “multi-pathway” approach as one of the proposed themes under the automotive industry’s “seven new challenges,” and outlined a project to promote the adoption of hydrogen-powered trucks in long-haul transportation. In its roadmap, JAMA positions the mobility sector as a leading indu...

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JAMA announces collaboration among OEMs for energy security and logistics efficiency improvements The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) held a press conference in Tokyo on May 21, and announced its plan to strengthen collaboration for energy security centered on domestic logistics and efficiency improvements through joint transportation. For energy security, JAMA has set specific goals, such as a hydrogen truck ownership target, a...

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while reducing glare for other road users. Using front-facing cameras, the system detects oncoming traffic and vehicles ahead. New U.S. federal rules adopted in 2022 created a pathway for the matrix LED light technology, but manufacturers until now have struggled to meet the stringent Department of Transportation testing requirements. With the introduction of the all-new, full-size, 2027 Q9 family of flagship SUVs, Audi engineers have developed a...

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KDDI to enter autonomous driving mobility service business by making Community Mobility fully-owned subsidiary KDDI Corporation (KDDI) announced that it will acquire all shares of Community Mobility, a developer of an on-demand transportation business called mobi that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI), on July 1, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. It also said that KDDI will rename the new subsidiary to KDDI Smart Mobility. With KDDI provid...

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uggested by various lawmakers in Congress, but the current push runs in tandem with the BUILD America 250 Act. Most states already impose similar fees on EVs for road maintenance. Michigan has the highest EV charges in the U.S., now USD 267 for EVs and USD 113 for plug-in hybrids. The Zero Emission Transportation Association notes that drivers of gas-powered vehicles pay approximately USD 73 to USD 89 in federal gas tax annually and that the prop...

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