Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Electric vehicles myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The existential threat posed by China to Japan’s auto industry finally began to manifest last year. BYD, China’s electric car champion, jumped to number seven in global rankings for car sales, surpassing Honda and Nissan… Continue reading Rise of China EVs loosens jewel in Japan’s crown
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GROUNDBREAKERS 2025: Prologis CEO, Secretary Burgum Headline Forum Focusing on Energy Reliability, AI and the Future of Global Supply Chains
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At a moment when energy reliability and AI are reshaping global supply chains, Prologis, Inc. convened leaders from business, government and academia at its fifth annual GROUNDBREAKERS™ forum in Los Angeles. Hamid R. Moghadam, co-founder and CEO of Prologis was joined by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for… Continue reading GROUNDBREAKERS 2025: Prologis CEO, Secretary Burgum Headline Forum Focusing on Energy Reliability, AI and the Future of Global Supply Chains
U.S. government takes stake in Canadian lithium miner and its Nevada mining project
The U.S. Department of Energy has taken equity stakes in Canadian company Lithium Americas and its Nevada mining joint venture with General Motors as part of a renegotiation of a federal loan. Under the new terms, the U.S. government will take a 5% equity ownership in Lithium Americas and a 5% ownership in the Lithium… Continue reading U.S. government takes stake in Canadian lithium miner and its Nevada mining project
IoT in Automotive Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 374.72 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 26% CAGR: Verified Market Research®
The IoT in Automotive Market is expanding due to increasing demand for connected cars, advanced safety systems, and smart mobility solutions. Market growth is driven by rising adoption of telematics, V2X communication, and predictive maintenance technologies. However, challenges such as data security concerns, high integration costs, and regulatory complexities act as restraints, impacting the pace of… Continue reading IoT in Automotive Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 374.72 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 26% CAGR: Verified Market Research®
Global Threat Surge Leads to $2.7T Defense Spending Boom and Institutional Rush
Equity Insider News Commentary Issued on behalf of VisionWave Holdings, Inc. VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global military spending hit a record $2.7 trillion in 2024, marking a 9.4% surge that represents the steepest year-over-year increase in at least three decades as nations respond to “intensifying wars and rising geopolitical tensions worldwide,” according to… Continue reading Global Threat Surge Leads to $2.7T Defense Spending Boom and Institutional Rush
Pony.ai Secures Robotaxi Testing Permit in Dubai, Accelerating Middle East Deployment
DUBAI, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced that it has been granted permit by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to conduct autonomous driving trials on the emirate’s roads. This milestone follows the company’s partnership with Dubai’s RTA, unveiled earlier this year, and marks a major… Continue reading Pony.ai Secures Robotaxi Testing Permit in Dubai, Accelerating Middle East Deployment
Medical Drones Market Set for 22.19% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, Driven by Expanding Healthcare Delivery Solutions, Says Mordor Intelligence
HYDERABAD, India, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to a recent report by Mordor Intelligence, the medical drones market size is estimated at USD 0.43 billion in 2025 and is projected to surpass USD 1.18 billion by 2030, growing at 22.19% CAGR during 2025-2030. The rising demand for faster, more efficient, and reliable healthcare logistics… Continue reading Medical Drones Market Set for 22.19% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, Driven by Expanding Healthcare Delivery Solutions, Says Mordor Intelligence
Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage
Toyota is looking for the next new new thing in mobility, climate, AI, and industrial automation. Its answer is $1.5 billion in new capital that will focus on, and invest in, the lifecycle of startups — from the first seeds of an invention through its growth stage and eventually to mature companies. Toyota made two… Continue reading Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage
Lucid CEO on stealing Tesla customers: Model S, nothing has changed in 12 years now
Lucid Air Sapphire (Source: Lucid Motors) Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, said that the company is seeing an increased number of Tesla customers coming to the brand and took the opportunity to throw some shade at Tesla’s aging vehicle lineup. Over the last five years, Elon Musk has compelled Tesla to shift its focus to… Continue reading Lucid CEO on stealing Tesla customers: Model S, nothing has changed in 12 years now
@FCA: EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Unveiled
September 30, 2025 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTC) series released a request for proposals (RFP) today for university teams to participate in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge, a new North American collegiate competition that fosters the next generation of mobility innovators. The 15th installment of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTC)… Continue reading @FCA: EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Unveiled