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PAVE Insight provides a single platform for benchmarking competitors, sizing markets, and forecasting adoption across fleet telematics and the connected vehicle ecosystem.

It connects evidence-based, analyst-verified telematics product intelligence with registration and parc baselines (vehicles newly registered and in operation), so analysis remains comparable across markets, competitors, and time.

Alongside data and forecasts, the platform includes expert-written insights and analysis - so teams can understand what market change means in practice, not just what the numbers say.

Evidence-based coverage is structured in one taxonomy, enabling like-for-like comparisons by product type, function and feature.

Expert insights are grounded in the same coverage and modelling boundaries, so interpretation stays consistent with platform outputs.

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Under the surface, the platform combines specialised capabilities that turn source-traceable, analyst-verified coverage into market intelligence that teams can actually use.

Coverage is anchored to vehicle registration data and vehicle parc data, and organised through a consistent taxonomy, so comparisons remain coherent over time.

Observed datasets and modelled outputs are maintained as distinct analytical layers, enabling traceability and transparent interpretation.

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PAVE Insight is a market intelligence platform for connected mobility teams who need a view of markets they can stand behind.

Every output is grounded in source-traceable, analyst-verified coverage, reviewed against documented sources by PAVE Insight’s research team, and anchored to vehicle registration data and vehicle parc data.

Datasets and outputs are maintained in layers to enable traceability, transparency, and reliable interpretation.

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BYD delays Great Tang launch to 8 June over battery strain

BYD has postponed the Great Tang launch to 8 June as pre-sale orders have surpassed 100,000 and demand has exceeded Blade Battery 2.0 production capacity, prompting the company to adjust deliveries to align nationwide supply with the market debut.

CarNewsChina.com5/18/2026

Maextro S800 Grand Design images and specifications

The first images of the Maextro S800 Grand Design have been released ahead of a June debut and have shown two-tone exterior with gold trim, LiDAR, EREV and BEV powertrains; the high-end variant has been priced up to US$300,000.

CarNewsChina.com5/18/2026

SunHQ hydrogen refuelling hub ready but lacks trucks

The SunHQ hydrogen refuelling hub near Townsville has been completed but has been unable to secure intended heavy fuel-cell trucks after preferred suppliers have entered bankruptcy, prompting scaled operational roll-out and integration challenges under Australian regulatory requirements.

The Driven5/18/2026

Hyundai recalls 2019–2023 Kona Electric models

Hyundai has issued an urgent safety recall for 2019–2023 Kona Electric models after a Battery Management System software fault has been identified that may cause electrical short circuits and fire; most vehicles have required a software update.

The Driven5/18/2026

BYD hires ex‑Nissan engineer for Japan K‑Car launch

BYD has hired former Nissan engineer Hirohide Tagawa and has developed the Racco, an electric kei‑car engineered for Japan’s K‑Car regulations, and has set a summer launch with pricing aligned to mainstream K‑Car bands.

CarNewsChina.com5/18/2026

China battery fair shows manufacturing shift

CIBF 2026 has signalled a shift from EV cell promotion to manufacturing scale-up, with equipment makers and electrolyte suppliers having commercialised production tools, pilot lines and compliance-ready systems while ESS standardisation has advanced.

CarNewsChina.com5/18/2026

Honda abandons EV targets, shifts focus to hybrids

Honda has posted its first annual loss following a multi-billion yen writedown of its EV strategy, has abandoned prior EV sales targets and has announced a strategic shift to develop and produce next‑generation hybrid models.

The Driven5/18/2026

Denza reaches 500,000 vehicles; N9 refresh on May 18

Denza has reached 500,000 vehicles produced and has opened pre-sales for the N9 Flash Charging refresh, priced at 450,000-500,000 yuan. The brand has expanded its model range and has announced European retail availability for the Z9 GT.

CarNewsChina.com5/17/2026

Gotion launches Gnascent sodium-ion battery range

Gotion High-Tech has launched the Gnascent sodium-ion battery brand, has established gigawatt-scale production in Tangshan and Hefei, and has introduced three variants targeting high-energy electric vehicles, low-temperature power and long-duration storage.

CarNewsChina.com5/17/2026

BYD reports tight Blade battery supply

BYD has reported tight supply of its Blade Battery after the roll-out of 5‑minute Flash Charging and strong pre-orders for new models; the company has announced plans to ramp production and expand its charging network.

The Driven5/17/2026

Court orders apology and 2m yuan award to BYD

Courts have ordered a blogger to apologise and pay BYD 2 million yuan after finding fabricated online claims. The second-instance ruling has affirmed injunctive relief and compensation and has followed related defamation cases involving Chinese automakers.

CarNewsChina.com5/17/2026

China holds inaugural Golden Lithium Awards

RealLi Research has awarded Chinese battery firms for solid‑state, sodium‑ion and dry‑electrode developments, with winners including CATL and BYD, and has emphasised localisation across battery supply chains; technical specifications and commercial timelines have not been disclosed.

CarNewsChina.com5/16/2026

BYD reports battery constraints amid flash‑charge demand

BYD has reported tight battery supply as demand for second‑generation Blade Battery and flash‑charge models has outpaced production; the company has increased shipments and charging‑station rollout and has signalled plans to expand capacity and overseas output.

CarNewsChina.com5/16/2026

Thomas Russell awarded CTP designation

Thomas Russell has been awarded the Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) designation by the National Private Truck Council after completing its programme, covering fleet operations, safety, compliance, finance and technology, and is positioned to provide enhanced operational and customer insights.

OneView5/15/2026

Anthro Energy gains DOE go-ahead for Louisville plant

Anthro Energy has received DOE authorisation to begin construction of a Louisville electrolyte plant and has unlocked a $24.9m grant, which combined with $18.4m tax credits has secured about $43m in federal support for a 25GWh, 12,000‑tonne annual facility.

Charged EVs5/15/2026

BYD: US market not required for growth

BYD has said it has not required entry into the US car market and has prioritised expansion in Brazil, the UK and Europe, and has reported capacity constraints amid strong global demand, and has introduced battery and fast‑charging technologies.

Charged EVs5/15/2026

Chroma 17020 tester validated Orion batteries for Artemis II

Chroma Systems Solutions has supplied its 17020 Battery Test System to evaluate Orion's lithium-ion batteries for NASA's Artemis II, conducting lab and launch-tower tests that have simulated mission loads, including eclipse periods, and have validated performance through final countdown.

Charged EVs5/15/2026

Zero 60 Adds 26 EV Charging Ports in California

Zero 60 has added 26 charging ports at three California sites, expanding its network to 127 ports across 23 locations; Faith Technologies has provided development and operational support, and 50 further charging points have been announced.

Charged EVs5/15/2026

Ford launches Ford Energy battery storage subsidiary

Ford has launched Ford Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary to supply containerised battery energy storage systems to utilities, data centres and large industrial customers in the US, and has planned at least 20 GWh output with deliveries from late 2027.

Charged EVs5/15/2026

Detroit automakers cut over 20,000 US salaried roles

Major Detroit automakers have cut over 20,000 US salaried jobs amid technological shifts, including AI, and have reallocated resources towards software, autonomous and AI-related roles and have conducted cost and efficiency measures.

CNBC5/15/2026

US glassmakers warn of Chinese investment risks

Executives have warned that Fuyao's pricing and investment have undermined US competitors, prompting congressional scrutiny and regulatory investigations into labour and supply‑chain practices.

CNBC5/15/2026

Li Auto launches L9 flagship SUV with active suspension

Li Auto has launched the L9 flagship SUV in China, priced from ¥459,800 to ¥509,800, and has introduced 800V active suspension, a 29‑inch 6K display, and has upgraded the range‑extender powertrain to extend electric range.

CarNewsChina.com5/15/2026

Stellantis, Dongfeng to produce Peugeot and Jeep NEVs

Stellantis and Dongfeng have signed a strategic agreement to invest over 8 billion yuan to produce Peugeot and Jeep new-energy vehicles in Wuhan from 2027, with Jeep models designated for global export and Peugeot for domestic and overseas sales.

CarNewsChina.com5/15/2026

China NEV sector raises prices amid rising input costs

Major automakers have announced NEV price increases after supply-chain costs, notably lithium and storage chips, have climbed sharply. These cost rises have compressed industry margins and have prompted reductions in financing incentives.

CarNewsChina.com5/15/2026

Victoria joins Drive to Zero for zero-emission freight

Victoria has joined the Drive to Zero memorandum, committing to 100 per cent zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040 and a 30 per cent interim target by 2030, aligning with other national and subnational signatories.

The Driven5/15/2026

YEF launches Clifton Hill battery with EV charging bays

Yarra Energy Foundation has launched a Clifton Hill neighbourhood battery with two accessible EV charging bays, backed by a A$750,000 Victorian government grant, and has begun trials to harmonise battery storage and public charging to reduce grid demand.

The Driven5/15/2026

Honda posts operating loss as shares rise over 7%

Honda has swung to an operating loss of ¥414.3bn for the year to March, while shares have risen over 7% after guidance has come in ahead of estimates; the company has announced an EV restructuring expected to cost over $9bn.

CNBC5/15/2026

Barwon Heads Road Upgrade Stage 2a Nears Midpoint

Stage 2a of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade has neared its halfway point, has reopened Boundary Road and has delivered drainage, lighting and lane works while construction has continued on nearby intersections serving over 35,000 motorists daily.

Infrastructure Magazine5/14/2026

Chinese Parts Integrated into U.S. Autos, Lawmakers Warn

Lawmakers have warned against allowing Chinese automakers market entry as discussions with Beijing have coincided with Chinese ownership of over 60 US-based suppliers, proposed restrictions on connected-vehicle technologies have been introduced, and concerns over jobs and supply-chain resilience have increased.

CNBC5/14/2026

Ford shares surge after Ford Energy announcement

Ford has seen shares surge after it has launched Ford Energy and has disclosed plans to licence CATL technology for US battery storage, which has prompted analyst optimism about energy-storage contracts and investor interest in AI and data-centre exposure.

CNBC5/14/2026

Hyundai Mobis modular PE systems expand EV powertrain range

Hyundai Mobis has developed a modular 160kW PE system, has advanced development of a 120kW variant, and has secured in-house component design. It has reported a 16% rise in specific power and c.20% reduction in system volume through standardisation.

Automotive Powertrain Technology International5/14/2026

Trinseo launches VOLTABOND 211 anode binder

Trinseo has launched VOLTABOND 211, a water-based SBR anode binder for graphite and silicon that has reduced surface resistivity by 5% and DCIR by up to 18% by mitigating binder migration during electrode drying.

Charged EVs5/14/2026

SCHURTER acquires majority stake in Biaodi

SCHURTER has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Biaodi, a China-based developer of high-voltage circuit protection for electric vehicles and energy applications, and has indicated plans to scale Biaodi’s business outside China via its manufacturing and distribution network.

Charged EVs5/14/2026

Driivz chosen to power Duracell UK EV network

Driivz has been selected to provide software for Duracell E-Charge’s UK EV network and has been contracted to supply charging management, billing, roaming and monitoring capabilities to support network scaling and operational efficiency.

Charged EVs5/14/2026

MG4 Urban reaches 100,000 units produced

SAIC's MG has produced 100,000 MG4 Urban units and has achieved monthly sales above 10,000 in seven of nine months; the Urban has been priced below the predecessor and the MG4 family has been expanded with the MG 4X.

CarNewsChina.com5/14/2026

Volvo launches multifuel 13-litre truck engines

Volvo Trucks has introduced two 13-litre engines compatible with renewable diesel, biogas and future hydrogen, and has said the platform has delivered improved fuel efficiency, higher torque and enhanced drivability alongside updated I-Shift transmission functionality.

Automotive Powertrain Technology International5/14/2026

Toyota to introduce four new EVs in US market

Toyota has announced plans to bring four battery-electric models to the US, has invested in a North Carolina battery plant and has partnered with Subaru to increase volumes, and has maintained a long-term, incremental EV strategy.

Charged EVs5/14/2026

Comparing Road-Facing and Dual-Facing Fleet Dash Cams

The article has analysed differences between road-facing and dual-facing dash cams, and has assessed their impacts on driver coaching, claim defence, insurance negotiations and fleet safety programmes, highlighting AI-enabled cab-facing systems' role in proactive risk reduction.

Intellishift5/14/2026

Traton raises €850m for battery-electric vehicles

Traton has completed two transactions under its Green Finance Framework, issuing a €500m green bond and securing a €350m loan to fund battery-electric truck and bus projects across its brands; EV sales share has risen to 1.4%.

Charged EVs5/14/2026

Blue Solutions and AVL complete solid-state safety programme

Blue Solutions and AVL have completed a joint evaluation programme assessing solid-state battery safety, demonstrating routes to prevent thermal propagation, confirming compliance with GB 38031-2025, and reporting up to 25% higher volumetric and around 13% greater gravimetric energy density.

Automotive Powertrain Technology International5/14/2026

Polestar reports increased EV demand amid fuel-price surge

Polestar has reported increased demand for new and used electric vehicles as global fuel prices have risen after disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, and has recorded a widened Q1 net loss amid pricing pressure, tariffs and intensified competition.

CNBC5/14/2026

Chevin highlights FleetWave customer case studies

Chevin Fleet Solutions has convened customers and industry leaders at its North America conference and has showcased FleetWave case studies that have demonstrated operational impacts, data-led improvements and supply-chain optimisation across large fleets and municipal utilities.

Chevin5/14/2026

Pure Lithium scales to 500 MWh and plans GWh plant

Pure Lithium has reached full production at a 500 MWh all‑solid‑state battery line, has completed Pre‑A+ financing, and has announced plans for a GWh‑scale plant in 2026 and has deployed storage and battery‑swap pilot projects.

CarNewsChina.com5/14/2026

Lotus CEO: solid-state batteries a decade from production

Lotus CEO Qingfeng Feng has said that solid-state batteries have remained years away from mass production and that technical and performance trade-offs have not yet been resolved, despite industry claims of imminent commercialisation.

CNBC5/14/2026

BYD launches Denza B5/B8 Flash‑Charge editions in China

BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao has launched updated Denza B5 and B8 Flash‑Charge editions in China, has introduced YunNian‑P Ultra suspension and revised plug‑in hybrid powertrains, and has priced models from ¥259,800 to ¥419,800.

CarNewsChina.com5/14/2026

Intelligent transport systems and road safety outcomes

ITS Australia has emphasised members' roles in deploying intelligent transport technologies to reduce crashes, improve incident response and support safer network management during National Road Safety Week, and has called for continued industry–government collaboration.

Infrastructure Magazine5/14/2026

AusRAIL 2026 to feature international rail leaders

Organisers have unveiled a refreshed two‑day format for AusRAIL 2026 and have confirmed international and local rail leaders, including LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins, as keynote speakers to improve delegate engagement and targeted industry collaboration.

Infrastructure Magazine5/14/2026

Microlise awarded King's Award for Enterprise 2026

Microlise has been awarded the King's Award for Enterprise 2026 for international trade and has expanded global operations, has supported more than 2,500 customers and has managed over 800,000 subscriptions across 197 countries, and has built local teams and partnerships.

Microlise5/14/2026

Sponsors announced for 2026 Women in Industry Awards

The 2026 Women in Industry Awards, scheduled for 18 June in Sydney, have been supported by sponsors including Atlas Copco Group as Principal Partner, Australian Power Equipment (Platinum), Kenter and Grundfos (Gold), and the Australian Flexible Pavement Association.

Infrastructure Magazine5/14/2026