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Pony.ai has unveiled its Gen-4 autonomous truck lineup, built with 100% automotive-grade parts and expected to slash production costs by roughly 70%. The first two BEV models are slated for mass production in 2026, featuring a redundant safety design across steering, braking, power, communication, computing, and sensors. Through rigorous testing and a “1+4” platooning model, Pony.ai aims to make freight transport safer, more efficient, and more affordable than ever …

ChargeZone has launched Project E-DHARA, a major initiative to convert its EV charging network to 100% renewable energy. The first charging hub under this plan is set to open in Dahej, Gujarat, in 2025, and will include a 1 MW solar plant paired with a 5 MWh battery storage system. By operating mostly off-grid, this hub aims to serve as a model for up to 100 green charging stations along national highways by 2026. The stations will cater to both passenger EVs and electric freight trucks, creating a more sustainable and resilient EV charging ecosystem …

Mobec Innovation’s Energy Storage Solutions have received approval from Oil Lube Systems, reinforcing their role in India’s fast-growing EV ecosystem. The collaboration supports leading automakers with clean, mobile alternatives to diesel gensets, enhancing sustainability and powering the country’s transition toward flexible, future-ready EV infrastructure …

SA Global Advisors has advised iLink Digital on its strategic acquisition of FourNxt, an AI and HyperAutomation specialist with strong presence in India and the UAE. The move boosts iLink’s global AI capabilities and highlights accelerating investor interest in India’s and the Middle East’s fast-growing AI ecosystem …

Elektrobit will showcase its latest right-sized software-defined vehicle innovations at CES 2026. The company will demonstrate scalable SDV platforms, safety-certified Linux systems, automated integration workflows and a smart EV platform developed with Foxconn—designed to reduce complexity and accelerate next-gen mobility …

LDRA (a TASKING company) will host its 9th Embedded Safety & Security Summit (ESSS™) in 2026, spanning Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai. Over 700 embedded professionals and 20+ global experts will gather under the theme “Collaboration. Innovation. Dependability.” to explore safety, security, and verification in critical embedded systems …

Waymo has launched fully driverless robotaxi services in Miami, operating with no safety drivers. The company plans to extend this to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando in the coming weeks, leading to a public rollout in 2026 -reinforcing its leadership in commercial autonomous mobility …

JOYNEXT has rolled out its first UWB-based Child Presence Detection (CPD) system, now shipping to automakers. The system meets C-NCAP direct-detection standards and enables precise sensing of children in vehicles—even in hard-to-reach spots. Developed with UbiTraq, JOYNEXT’s CPD solution marks a major advance in in-car safety …

Uno Minda has won ECMS approval from MeitY to begin domestic production of camera modules. This move supports the company’s push into vision-based vehicle systems like ADAS and connected cockpit electronics, aligning with India’s drive to build a self-reliant electronics manufacturing ecosystem …

KABIL has launched a lithium exploration project in Argentina’s Catamarca province, securing five brine-type blocks to support India’s EV and energy storage ambitions. Backed by ₹200 crore in investment, the initiative strengthens India’s critical minerals supply chain and aims to reduce dependence on imported lithium …