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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.

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

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Ford increases F-Series production despite 10.3% August US sales decline

Ford is raising F-Series pickup production after supplier fires disrupted output, with August F-150 production reaching a two-year high. The move comes as Ford’s US vehicle sales fell 10.3% year on year and F-Series sales remained 10.9% lower through August.

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CNBC9/2/2026

China-led solid-state EV battery standard process advances as pilot lines scale

The IEC has approved a China-led proposal to develop an international solid-state EV battery standard. New Chinese tax rules, pilot-line activity and prototype testing show technical progress, but commercial-scale production remains several years away.

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CarNewsChina.com9/2/2026

Belgium’s mobility-budget rules will drive more data-led fleet planning

Belgian organisations with at least 50 employees must offer a mobility budget from 1 January 2027, with the threshold falling to 15 employees in 2028. Targa Telematics says connected-vehicle data can help employers assess usage, costs, sustainability and compliance.

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Targa Telematics Belgium9/2/2026

VINCI launches second cohort of environmental solutions accelerator

VINCI has launched the second cohort of Scale up!, a year-long programme designed to scale environmental solutions across its businesses and territories. Projects address decarbonisation, climate adaptation, materials, reuse, water and biodiversity.

Sustainability
Vinci9/2/2026

EV charging accessories reach Australian hardware-store shelves

Portable chargers, wallboxes and adapter leads for electric vehicles are increasingly being sold through Australian hardware retailers, including Bunnings, as manufacturers supply fewer charging accessories with new vehicles.

Chargepoints
The Driven IO9/2/2026

NRMA survey finds rising Australian interest in electric vehicles

NRMA’s third Changing Gears survey finds consideration of battery-electric vehicles among Australians has risen from 20% in 2024 to 31%, while only 17% now say they would not consider an EV. Charging, battery health and servicing remain key concerns.

EV
The Driven IO9/2/2026

Range Rover unveils first fully electric model in Australia

Range Rover has opened orders in Australia for its first fully electric model, priced from A$317,718. The SUV uses dual 260kW motors, an 800V 118.5kWh battery and offers up to 600km of NEDC range, with its battery and motors developed at JLR’s UK manufacturing centre.

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The Driven IO9/2/2026

BYD launches Sealion 08 in China with second-generation Blade Battery

BYD has launched the Sealion 08 SUV in China with plug-in hybrid and battery-electric versions. Both use second-generation Blade Batteries, offering up to 1,650km combined range for the PHEV and up to 900km CLTC range for the BEV.

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CarNewsChina.com9/2/2026

BYD launches residential solar kits through 233 Brazilian dealerships

BYD is selling 4.8 kWp residential solar kits through 233 dealerships in Brazil for about BRL19,000. The packages include installation, grid certification and insurance, and can be financed alongside the Song Pro Flex plug-in hybrid.

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CarNewsChina.com9/2/2026

Safety violations delay CATL battery-cell production in Hungary

Hungarian regulators have suspended CATL’s planned battery-cell production in Debrecen over nickel-exposure risks and other safety failures. Environmental-permit breaches and tighter oversight of major investments are adding to delays, while the company sources batteries elsewhere to supply Mercedes-Benz.

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CarNewsChina.com9/2/2026

TI launches multiaxial Hall-effect current sensor for EV traction inverters

Texas Instruments has launched the TMCS2100-Q1, a coreless Hall-effect current sensor for hybrid and electric vehicle traction inverters. Its multiaxial measurement is designed to reduce vibration-induced errors, improve torque control and increase powertrain efficiency.

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Electronics Weekly Automotive Electronics9/2/2026

Australian fleet finalists use data reporting to improve decisions and performance

Blacktown City Council, Ausgrid and Parkes Shire Council are using telematics, dashboards and structured reporting to improve fleet utilisation, maintenance, safety, costs and asset-replacement decisions.

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Fleet Auto News9/2/2026

Australia’s EV sales exceed 20% of new-car market for third month

Electric Vehicle Council data shows Tesla and Polestar sold 7,821 vehicles in Australia in August, up 148% year on year. EVs accounted for more than 20% of the new-car market for a third consecutive month, led by Tesla’s Model Y.

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The Driven IO9/2/2026

FleetGuru.ai expands real-time servicing visibility for fleet managers

FleetGuru.ai is expanding its digital platform to give fleet managers real-time visibility of vehicle service status, history, authorisations and bookings. The system uses mileage and time data to trigger reminders and automate service scheduling.

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Fleet Auto News9/2/2026

York hospitals deploy ANPR-based intelligent parking management

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a ticketless parking system using ANPR cameras, digital permits, pay-on-exit payments and resilient connectivity. The deployment is intended to reduce unauthorised parking, protect capacity and improve access for patients, visitors and staff.

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Axis Communications9/2/2026

Ponsse unveils new harvesting and digital solutions at FinnMetko 2026

Ponsse will showcase new forest machinery, the Opti 5G information system for forwarders, satellite connectivity, maintenance services and other harvesting technologies at FinnMetko in Jämsä, Finland, from 3–5 September 2026.

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Ponsse9/2/2026

Sydney Metro completes Southwest line trial running

Sydney Metro has completed five weeks of trial running on the Southwest line, testing more than 130 operational scenarios. Further driverless-train testing and independent regulatory assessment will precede accreditation and the line’s opening.

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Infrastructure Magazine9/1/2026

Victoria road and transport works bring planned spring closures

Road, rail and tram projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria will cause planned closures and public transport disruptions in September and October, as level-crossing removals, interchange upgrades and other infrastructure works reach key milestones.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/1/2026

Fourteen Western NSW level crossings to receive safety upgrades

Fourteen level crossings in Western NSW are being upgraded under NSW and Australian Government programmes. Works include boom gates, flashing lights, audible warnings and improved signage, with seven high-priority crossings scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/1/2026

FMCSA removes more than 110 truck driver training schools

FMCSA has removed more than 110 entry-level driver training providers from its registry and proposed removing over 160 more. It will also audit third-party CDL skills testers nationwide as US agencies intensify action against alleged trucking fraud and unsafe practices.

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Heavy Duty Trucking9/1/2026

Australian study finds ADAS uptake could prevent 7,000 annual casualties

IAG, QUT and iMOVE research found wider ADAS use could prevent more than 7,000 Australian road casualties each year. However, 60% of surveyed drivers disable assistance features, highlighting the need for driver education and fleet familiarisation.

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Fleet Auto News9/1/2026

BERTHA validates secure data-sharing infrastructure for connected automated driving research

The BERTHA CCAM project has developed and validated a scalable data-sharing infrastructure using Apache NiFi and Kubernetes. Secure transfer protocols, controlled access and data governance support consortium collaboration, while migration to the Phoenix cluster is intended to preserve research datasets and tools beyond the project’s funding period

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Connected Automated Driving Europe9/1/2026

Ford Hypercar completes first on-track tests ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Ford Racing and ORECA have completed the first track tests of their LMDh Hypercar prototype at venues in France. The car will undergo further European testing through 2026 before homologation and Ford’s planned two-car FIA World Endurance Championship entry in 2027.

R&D
Automotive Powertrain Technology International9/1/2026

Australian EV sales by model and brand in 2026

The Driven’s regularly updated tracker compiles Australian battery-electric vehicle sales by model, brand and automaker group for 2026, using FCAI, Electric Vehicle Council and company data. It highlights monthly and year-to-date totals, including gaps where manufacturer data is unavailable.

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The Driven IO9/1/2026

Fleet managers urged to add operational context to AI prompts

A fleet guidance article explains how managers can improve AI analysis by specifying vehicle applications, duty cycles, mileage, payload and business priorities. It stresses separating facts from assumptions, checking calculations and verifying specifications, regulations and safety recommendations.

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Automotive Fleet9/1/2026

Waymo expands robotaxi service as Zoox adds US testing cities

Waymo has launched driverless commercial rides in San Diego, Tampa and Denver, while Zoox plans testing with safety drivers in Houston and San Diego. The moves expand both companies’ US autonomous-vehicle operations ahead of Tesla’s planned robotaxi update.

AVs
CNBC9/1/2026

E-Con Systems gains automotive quality certification for camera portfolio

E-Con Systems has achieved IATF 16949:2016 certification covering its forward-, rear-, surround-view and driver-monitoring cameras. The certification strengthens quality and manufacturing controls as the company develops ISO 26262-compliant cameras for automotive and mobility applications.

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ADAS News | Automotive Interiors World9/1/2026

EU repairability rules raise new compliance demands for connected insurance devices

EU ecodesign and battery rules are extending repairability, recyclability and product-information requirements to connected insurance hardware. IMS outlines procurement checks and says its Wedge uses hand-replaceable batteries and recyclable materials.

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IMS9/1/2026

GPS-Buddy tracks 60 support motorbikes live at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam

GPS-Buddy is supplying 60 in-house AT-4 GPS trackers for live monitoring of support motorbikes during Challenge Almere-Amsterdam and the European Long Distance Championship. Race control uses their locations to coordinate safety, medical responses and course coverage.

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GPS BUDDY9/1/2026

Hybrid Toyota RAV4 demand outstrips US dealer supply

Demand for Toyota’s new all-hybrid RAV4 is outstripping supply in the US, leaving dealers with only a few days’ inventory. Production is initially limited, but Toyota’s wider sales remain broadly stable as buyers increasingly favour hybrids.

CarSales
CNBC9/1/2026

GI Partners acquires majority stake in vehicle-tracking firm Otodata

GI Partners has acquired a majority interest in Montreal-based Otodata, while Renovo Capital and management retain minority stakes. Otodata provides remote monitoring and vehicle-tracking solutions, including theft prevention and stolen-vehicle recovery through Tag Tracking.

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OTODATA9/1/2026

YouTaxi launches digital rural car-sharing pilot using Invers technology

Tobit Laboratories has launched YouTaxi, a staff-free community car-sharing pilot in Ahaus, Germany. The service uses Invers CloudBoxx, Driving Analysis and chaynsOS for digital vehicle access, rental automation, fleet operations and driving-behaviour monitoring.

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Invers9/1/2026

Fleet managers use AI to build in-house software tools

Fleet professionals are using generative AI and natural-language prompts to build tools for vehicle specification, replacement analysis, assignment, total-cost calculations and condition checks, reducing development time while retaining human oversight of data and decisions.

AIFleetSoftware
Automotive Fleet9/1/2026

Volvo CE tests electric EC500 excavator in Norway

Volvo Construction Equipment has begun customer testing its 50-tonne EC500 Electric pre-build excavator in Norway. The machine combines onboard battery power with grid connection via a 35-metre cable reel, with sales expected from spring 2027 and serial deliveries by year-end 2027.

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Volvo CE9/1/2026

ADR 2026: Dangerous-goods rules and the 1,000-point exemption

A practical guide to ADR 2026 explains the nine hazard classes, the 1,000-point partial exemption, limited quantities and requirements for drivers, vehicles, safety advisers and transport documents in Romania.

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CargoTrack9/1/2026

Renesas and Autoware partner on scalable ADAS and autonomous-driving software

Renesas has joined the Autoware Foundation’s highest membership tier, bringing its open-source AI driving stack to R-Car and RoX platforms. The collaboration targets production-ready systems ranging from entry-level L2 ADAS to hands-free L2++ and driverless L4 applications.

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Autoware Foundation9/1/2026

Tesla Model Y L owners report recurring rear suspension failures in China

Tesla Model Y L owners in China report rear suspension collapse after extended or loaded driving, causing wheel misalignment, tyre wear and vehicle instability. Tesla is replacing springs under warranty, but some owners say the problem has recurred and lacks a permanent fix.

CarComponents
CarNewsChina.com9/1/2026

Queensland plans 630 buses while abandoning electric-bus mandate

Queensland plans to procure up to 630 buses to replace its ageing fleet, with transport minister Brent Mickelberg indicating they will not be electric. The decision reverses the previous government’s zero-emission bus procurement plans and contrasts with electric-bus expansion in other Australian states.

Bus & CoachEVFleet
The Driven IO9/1/2026

Hyundai develops faster-charging cells ahead of EREV and EV launches

Hyundai says its new battery cells deliver more than twice the output of its previous high-nickel cells and cut charging times by 40%. The cells will debut in a 2027 Santa Fe EREV, while Hyundai plans new EVs, expanded production and higher electrified-vehicle sales.

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The Driven IO9/1/2026

Guide to using public AC chargers with your own charging lead

Public AC chargers commonly require drivers to supply their own cable. The guide explains Type 2 and three-phase requirements, recommends a 22kW-rated lead of 5–7 metres, and advises Australian buyers to use local distributors.

ChargepointsEV
The Driven IO9/1/2026

MG 07 deliveries begin after 31,000 orders in 10 days

SAIC MG has begun delivering its MG 07 sedan after securing more than 31,000 firm orders within 10 days of launch. The model is offered with battery-electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with electric ranges of up to 845km.

EVSales
CarNewsChina.com9/1/2026

Adelaide Circuit redevelopment design opens for public feedback

South Australia has opened consultation on the proposed Adelaide Circuit redevelopment, with construction planned for December 2026. The project will upgrade the racing facility and supporting services infrastructure while adding trees, understorey planting and biodiversity measures across the Adelaide Park Lands.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/1/2026

New South Wales transport plan identifies more than 40 regional initiatives

New South Wales has published a 20-year transport plan for the Illawarra Shoalhaven, covering road, rail, bus, walking and cycling upgrades. It includes an intersection upgrade and hospital bus services, alongside plans for safer, more resilient and better-connected networks.

ProjectsRoad Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/1/2026

Lotus launches three high-performance Emira, Emeya and Eletre models in China

Lotus has launched the ICE Emira 420 Sport and electric Emeya and Eletre 900 Gold models in China. The electric cars feature 800V architectures, CATL batteries, 420kW charging and outputs of 918hp, while high-end carbon-fibre and braking equipment is standard.

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CarNewsChina.com9/1/2026

Ausgrid uses telematics to intervene earlier on risky driving

Ausgrid is using telematics events, driver scores and dashboards to identify risky behaviour before incidents occur. CEO-backed feedback, targeted training and planned depot competitions aim to improve fleet safety and encourage safer driving.

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Fleet Auto News9/1/2026

Study calls for locally planned kerbside EV charging

A UNSW study says kerbside EV chargers should be planned like traffic lights, with councils and residents helping determine locations and quantities. Evidence from Australian deployments highlights approval delays, uneven demand and the need to balance charging access with other kerbside priorities.

ChargepointsEV
The Driven IO8/31/2026

California bill would require electric-truck pricing disclosure for incentives

California Senate Bill 1213, sent to Governor Gavin Newsom after unanimous legislative approval, would require truck makers to disclose vehicle pricing to participate in zero-emission incentive programmes. Supporters say this could improve fleet purchasing transparency and make public funding more effective.

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Heavy Duty Trucking8/31/2026

Ram prices 2027 ProMaster City commercial van from $39,995

Ram will return to the smaller commercial-van market with the 2027 ProMaster City, priced from $39,995 in the US. Offered in cargo and passenger configurations, it will provide more than 2,000lb of payload and up to 2,000lb of towing capacity, with production starting in 2026.

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Automotive Fleet8/31/2026

ANTT approves BR-101/RJ toll increase and free-flow system

Brazil’s ANTT has approved a 4.97% inflation-linked toll increase on the 322.1km BR-101/RJ concession, with category-one vehicles paying R$10.80 per passage from 9 September. The repactuated contract also includes three free-flow charging points with six electronic gantries.

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ANTT Free Flow News8/31/2026