The driverless future is no longer a distant vision-it is being built today, on the streets of major cities around the world. In 2025, robotaxi deployments have moved decisively from closed-track testing to real-world commercial operations, with ride-hailing platforms, automakers, and autonomous technology firms launching services across North America, Europe, China, and the Middle East.
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A major breakthrough in battery technology has emerged from a leading research institution: a next-generation anode design that uses an external magnetic field to regulate lithium-ion transport, effectively suppressing dendrite growth while delivering significantly higher energy storage. This innovation could pave the way for a safer, explosion-free “dream battery” that overcomes two of the biggest…
The advanced air mobility (AAM) sector is entering a new phase of execution, with one of the leading electric air taxi developers now moving from technology validation to high-volume manufacturing. The company has announced a major expansion of its U.S. production capacity, with a clear target: to build four electric air taxis per month by 2027.…
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GE Vernova has secured a landmark contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) to modernise the Chandrapur back-to-back High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link, a strategically vital 1,000-megawatt interconnection between western and southern power grids. While geographically anchored in India, the project reflects a broader global shift toward HVDC transmission modernization…
German battery recycling company cylib has secured a €63.4 million grant from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy to finance the second build-out stage of its Dormagen facility. This funding will enable the construction of Europe’s first dedicated industrial-scale LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) recycling line, doubling the facility’s total planned capacity to 60,000 tonnes…
Delhi EV Policy 2.0 Targets Clean Mobility with Focus on Charging, Recycling, and Last-Mile EVs
The Delhi government has finalized the draft for its much-anticipated EV Policy 2.0, laying the foundation for a major leap toward sustainable urban mobility. With a core emphasis on scaling charging infrastructure, introducing a structured battery recycling ecosystem, and expanding…
Waymo Recalls Software to Strengthen Autonomous Vehicle Safety Standards
Waymo, the autonomous driving unit under Alphabet, is issuing a voluntary software recall after its self-driving vehicles failed to consistently stop for school buses in Austin, Texas. This decision reflects the company’s proactive stance on autonomous vehicle safety and its ongoing effort to lead responsibly in…
BloombergNEF: Global Lithium-Ion Battery Prices Drop to $108/kWh in 2025 Despite Rising Metal Costs
New York, December 9, 2025 — In a significant milestone for clean energy and electric mobility, BloombergNEF (BNEF) has reported that lithium-ion battery pack prices fell 8 percent year over year to reach an all-time low of $108 per kilowatt-hour in…
Across the aviation industry, sustainability is no longer a distant ambition-it is a strategic imperative. While many stakeholders still view electric aircraft as a future possibility, Sweden has already moved ahead. In Skellefteå, northern Sweden, commercial pilot training using fully electric aircraft is not a pilot project; it is a daily operational reality.
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The electric grid is at a turning point. Across North America, it is being reshaped by three powerful forces: explosive growth in electricity demand, the rapid integration of variable renewables, and an increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Together, these pressures are forcing utilities, regulators, investors, and policymakers to mobilize billions in capital, rethink planning…
China’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network has expanded at a remarkable pace, reinforcing the country’s position as the global leader in electric mobility. As of the end of November 2025, the number of EV charging points in China exceeded 19.32 million, a year-on-year increase of 52%, according to official data from the National Energy Administration.
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Nissan Launches Second-Life EV Battery Initiative to Power Melbourne Factory
Nissan Australia is setting a new standard for battery sustainability by transforming used LEAF electric vehicle batteries into second-life energy storage systems. These repurposed batteries will help power operations at the Nissan Casting Australia Plant (NCAP) in Dandenong, Victoria, in combination with a newly built…
