XPENG-PKU Research Breakthrough: XPENG, in collaboration with Peking University, has developed FastDriveVLA—a novel visual token pruning framework that enables autonomous driving AI to “drive like a human” by focusing only on essential information, achieving a 7.5x reduction in computational load. Top-Tier AI Recognition: The research has been accepted by AAAI 2026, one of the world’s… Continue reading XPENG-Peking University Collaborative Research Accepted by AAAI 2026: Introducing a Novel Visual Token Pruning Framework for Autonomous Driving
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E2W Growth Moderates to 13% in CY25 as Penetration Plateaus
The two-wheeler market has been seen as an early and faster adopter of electric vehicles in the country, especially when compared with other passenger vehicles. In 2025, electric two-wheeler sales continued to grow at a steady pace and managed to hit double-digit levels for the year. However, growth has slowed significantly as the market expands.… Continue reading E2W Growth Moderates to 13% in CY25 as Penetration Plateaus
E2W Growth Moderates to 13% in CY25 as Penetration Plateaus
The two-wheeler market has been seen as an early and faster adopter of electric vehicles in the country, especially when compared with other passenger vehicles. In 2025, electric two-wheeler sales continued to grow at a steady pace and managed to hit double-digit levels for the year. However, growth has slowed significantly as the market expands.… Continue reading E2W Growth Moderates to 13% in CY25 as Penetration Plateaus
Weekly News Wrap: Tata Motors’ EV Plans, M&A Moves, Ola’s PLI Boost and M&M Seals No. 2 Position
India’s automotive industry wrapped up the final week of 2025 on a strong note, with manufacturers outlining ambitious electric vehicle roadmaps, announcing fresh investments, and consolidating positions through strategic acquisitions. From Tata Motors’ expanding EV portfolio to renewed momentum in the commercial vehicle and components space, the week underscored how policy tailwinds, capital inflows and product-led… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Tata Motors’ EV Plans, M&A Moves, Ola’s PLI Boost and M&M Seals No. 2 Position
How Technology is Powering India’s EV Charging Revolution
The rapid evolution of the EV charging ecosystem has accelerated its adoption manifold. From smart charging stations and real-time Internet of Things (IoT) networks to advanced mobile apps and battery swapping, technology is fueling an infrastructure boom to support India’s ambitious transition to greener mobility, which is a much-needed switch to improve and preserve environmental… Continue reading How Technology is Powering India’s EV Charging Revolution
German FAZ: From diesel fumes to charging stations010384
On Harrison Street in the middle of San Francisco, charging stations are in high demand in the early afternoon. In a former warehouse, just a few blocks from the financial district and Chinatown, twenty fast-charging stations are lined up, and hardly any of them are free. A Jaguar I-Pace, a Volkswagen ID.4 and several Mercedes… Continue reading German FAZ: From diesel fumes to charging stations010384
German FAZ: These are the managers of the year 010383
It’s rarely boring with Alex Karp. For his Christmas speech this year, the manager shot a video that shows him cross-country skiing. Karp is a fan of winter sports and explains that it’s similar to his business: you train and sleep and train while others are having fun. But at some point you glide through… Continue reading German FAZ: These are the managers of the year 010383
Days After Mass Bricking Event, Waymo Fleet Shuts Down Again
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Waymo has hit another bump in the road. Just days after its robotaxi fleet crumbled into complete disarray because of a city power outage in San Francisco, the company was forced to suspend all rides again in the Bay Area on Thursday in anticipation of a nasty storm, CNBC reported. Customers received… Continue reading Days After Mass Bricking Event, Waymo Fleet Shuts Down Again
Autopilot Autonomously Lands Plane After Cabin Loses Pressure, for the First Time Ever
Getty Images An autopilot system took over a plane and pulled off an emergency landing completely autonomously. The nail-biting intervention took place after the twin engine turboprop, a Beechcraft Super King Air, suddenly lost cabin pressure while flying across Colorado on December 20. Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system then took over, flew the plane, communicated with… Continue reading Autopilot Autonomously Lands Plane After Cabin Loses Pressure, for the First Time Ever
First Air Taxi Service to Launch in Dubai in 2026
Ten years ago, ride-sharing giant Uber embraced a sci-fi future in which clean, quiet electric aircraft would shuttle passengers around crowded cities. Uber’s well-funded Elevate initiative, which included a white paper and three high-profile annual summits, effectively launched the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) industry, promising investors, regulators, and the general public that these… Continue reading First Air Taxi Service to Launch in Dubai in 2026