Waymo crosses 450,000 weekly paid rides as Alphabet robotaxi unit widens lead on Tesla

Waymo driverless taxi parks in lower Manhattan in New York City, U.S., Nov. 26, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Waymo, the robotaxi unit owned by Alphabet, has crossed 450,000 weekly paid rides, according to a letter from investor Tiger Global viewed by CNBC. That’s almost double the milestone it hit in April, when Waymo reported… Continue reading Waymo crosses 450,000 weekly paid rides as Alphabet robotaxi unit widens lead on Tesla

NextEra Energy Transmission and Exelon Power Pennsylvania and West Virginia’s Energy Future

JUNO BEACH, Fla. and CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The regional grid operator, PJM Interconnection, has recommended NextEra Energy Transmission and Exelon to deliver a critical energy infrastructure project as part of its 2025 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. The approximately 220-mile 765-kilovolt (kV) high voltage transmission line is designed to support safe, reliable and affordable… Continue reading NextEra Energy Transmission and Exelon Power Pennsylvania and West Virginia’s Energy Future

India installs 39,485 public EV chargers under PM E-DRIVE; government outlines multi-scheme push for electric mobility

The PM E-DRIVE Scheme has also earmarked ₹2,000 crore exclusively for public charging infrastructure. India has installed 39,485 public EV chargers across the country under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, according to inputs provided by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), the project implementation agency. Of these, 8,414 are fast chargers for electric cars, marking a significant… Continue reading India installs 39,485 public EV chargers under PM E-DRIVE; government outlines multi-scheme push for electric mobility

JBL Grip Review: A Bluetooth Speaker With Lava Lamp Vibes

Despite the Grip’s smaller size, JBL pegs battery life on both speakers at the same 14-hour maximum. On the Grip at least, that might be overpromising. When I ran the speaker at 50% volume continuously, I only got about 10.5 hours. Using JBL’s PlayTime Boost mode could help if you really need to eke out… Continue reading JBL Grip Review: A Bluetooth Speaker With Lava Lamp Vibes

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks Introduces FBC20Q-FBC40Q Series of Mid-Size Electric Cushion Forklifts

“With the FBC20Q- FBC40Q Series, we’re delivering dependable, high-performance built to meet the demands of today,” said Luca Ghiotto, Manager of Product Marketing at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas. “From advanced AC motors to integrated assistance systems, the FBC20Q- FBC40Q Series gives operators the confidence, productivity, and value they need to get the job done.” Enhanced for Durability While Maintaining AffordabilityThe FBC20Q-… Continue reading Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks Introduces FBC20Q-FBC40Q Series of Mid-Size Electric Cushion Forklifts

VinFast strengthens its aftersales operations in Indonesia

VinFast partners with five aftermarket service providers in Indonesia. VinFast Auto announced that it recently signed agreements with five local companies to help strengthen its aftermarket operations in Indonesia. The Vietnamese battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer said its local subsidiary, VinFast Indonesia, recently signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Goodyear Indonesia, Dunlop, Denso Sales… Continue reading VinFast strengthens its aftersales operations in Indonesia

China Leads Global EV Revolution with Half of Passenger Vehicle Sales in NEV Segment

Company Logo China’s EV market offers opportunities in government-backed growth, advanced battery tech, infrastructure expansion, and global reach. Key players like BYD, NIO, and foreign firms drive innovation in EV efficiency and autonomous systems, capitalizing on the fast-evolving market dynamics. Dublin, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Assessment of China’s Electric Vehicle Market 2025”… Continue reading China Leads Global EV Revolution with Half of Passenger Vehicle Sales in NEV Segment

China Leads Global EV Revolution with Half of Passenger Vehicle Sales in NEV Segment

Company Logo China’s EV market offers opportunities in government-backed growth, advanced battery tech, infrastructure expansion, and global reach. Key players like BYD, NIO, and foreign firms drive innovation in EV efficiency and autonomous systems, capitalizing on the fast-evolving market dynamics. Dublin, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Assessment of China’s Electric Vehicle Market 2025”… Continue reading China Leads Global EV Revolution with Half of Passenger Vehicle Sales in NEV Segment

Gartner sees sharp decline in automaker AI investment by 2029

Investing.com — Only 5% of automakers will maintain strong artificial intelligence investment growth by 2029, down dramatically from over 95% today, according to a Gartner study released Monday. The technology research firm’s 2026 predictions report suggests the current industry “euphoria” around AI may not deliver lasting benefits for most manufacturers. Gartner found that only carmakers… Continue reading Gartner sees sharp decline in automaker AI investment by 2029

Only a few automakers to keep up AI push, Gartner says

BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Only a handful of automotive companies are likely to sustain ​ambitious artificial intelligence investment in the coming ‌years, a study released on Monday showed, raising doubts ‌over whether current industry “euphoria” will deliver lasting benefits. By 2029, just 5% of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth, down from over… Continue reading Only a few automakers to keep up AI push, Gartner says