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Xpeng has unveiled its Yoyo robotaxi service and opened registration for external users in China. The move marks a further step into autonomous rides, while fleet operations are planned to be handled by external partners.
Techking described work with Boonray on tyre development for autonomous mining trucks. The effort matters because electric and autonomous trucks change torque delivery, operating cycles and vehicle use, which affects tyre requirements.
TCab Tech and SIDEC signed a memorandum of understanding to explore commercialisation of the E20 eVTOL in Malaysia. The agreement signals early-stage cooperation, but the input does not confirm a launch, order or investment.
Alexander Dennis says its Enviro100AEV and Enviro200AEV electric buses will gain full SAE Level 4 autonomous driving capability under the £3.88 million Commercialising Connector project in Cambridge. The work has UK Government grant funding and is led by the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
CleanTechnica published a post titled “Pssst! Wanna See A Driverless Electric Truck?” The source summary says autonomous electric trucks are already operating along roads in Ohio and elsewhere in the US.
XPENG has named its robotaxi service XPENG YOYO and opened online registration to the public in China by invitation code. The source says this follows 2026 development milestones, including a rollout in May and automated pick-up and drop-off trials in July.
Mobility Move 2027 in Berlin is set for 16-18 March and will give more space to autonomous driving while keeping electric mobility as a main pillar. The programme is also expected to add new topics and formats that could support the introduction of new transport technologies.
XPENG has opened public registration for its robotaxi, named XPENG YOYO, in China. The step indicates the vehicle is moving closer to commercial deployment, but the source does not provide a launch date.
Waymo says it plans to begin operations in Singapore in 2028. The move would be its first market in Southeast Asia after planned expansion into Germany and Japan in 2027.
A disguised Hyundai SUV has been spotted testing, offering an early look at a smaller electric model. The report says it may be the IONIQ 4, or possibly the IONIQ 1, but that has not been confirmed.
EACON and Tonly are presenting the EQ100E as a mining truck designed for autonomous operation from the outset. The project combines battery-electric, cabless design with autonomous and drive-by-wire systems for auto haulage.
YMX is piloting self-driving, zero-emission yard trucks at customer sites with AI startup Outrider. The move is meant to help address a nationwide shortage of qualified yard operators while keeping freight moving.
Quantron, HyperView and Riyue Group have signed a strategic framework agreement for a project in Shaoxing, China, targeting deployment of 2,000 zero-emission trucks by 2030. The plan combines electric and autonomous vehicle technology, renewable energy infrastructure and an integrated as-a-service model.
ÖBB Postbus and Otokar have started passenger operation of a Level 4 autonomous electric bus on a 900-metre route in Alpbach, Austria. The project shows how autonomous bus trials could move toward wider deployment in difficult real-world conditions.
MAN’s automated 12-metre Lion’s City E has started operating on a public route in Munich as part of the MINGA project. The move brings the project closer to passenger trials, which are scheduled to begin in November.
Quantron says it plans to establish a platform with two Chinese partners for zero-emission and autonomous heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The move signals a possible return to the market through China.
Waymo reported that its robotaxis were involved in fewer injury-causing and serious crashes than human drivers across 270 million autonomous miles. The figures are intended to support the safety record of its autonomous ride-hailing service.
Mazda says the CX-6e has received a new LiDAR suite in China, enabling advanced L2 autonomy, navigation on autopilot and automated parking. The update raises the model’s driver-assistance capability, but the source does not provide technical details beyond the claimed features.