North America News
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Waymo to Repurpose Robotaxi EV Batteries for Grid Storage
Waymo has announced a programme to repurpose retired electric vehicle batteries from its robotaxi fleet with B2U Storage Solutions.
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Canada–UK Partnership Targets Autonomous Systems in Maritime Sector
Davie Shipbuilding and Kraken Technology Group have announced a collaboration to develop and produce autonomous maritime systems in Canada.
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Stellantis and Wayve Partner on Supervised Automated Driving System
Stellantis and Wayve have partnered to integrate AI-based driving technology into Stellantis’ automated driving platform.
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ECARX and May Mobility to Scale Autonomous Ride-Hailing Deployment
ECARX has announced a strategic framework agreement with May Mobility to scale autonomous ride-hailing deployment.
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US: Uber to Introduce AVs into Additional Cities
Uber has announced the introduction of autonomous vehicles (AVs) into additional cities, including Las Vegas.
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NHTSA Declares Tesla Model Y as First Vehicle to Pass ADAS Benchmark
The Tesla Model Y has officially become the first vehicle model to pass the NHTSA's new benchmark for vehicles with ADAS.
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Nuro Receives California Permit to Test Robotaxi Passenger Service
Nuro has received a Drivered Pilot Permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for its autonomous robotaxi services.
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Advanced Diesel Growth Continues Across ICE-Dominated US Fleets
More than two-thirds of diesel trucks and buses in the US are now powered by the latest generation of advanced diesel engine technology.
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GM Reports 1 Billion Hands-Free Miles Driven Using Super Cruise
General Motors' (GM) customers have collectively driven 1 billion miles using the Super Cruise driver assistance system.
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Uber Transit to Launch $1 Million Innovation Fund for On-Demand Mobility Pilots
Uber Transit has announced the launch of its all-new $1 million Innovation Fund, as well a nationwide Call for Projects.
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US: PSTA Approves Plans to Acquire & Renovate Vessels for Tampa Bay Ferry
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to purchase and renovate two vessels.
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US: PANYNJ & Joby Complete First eVTOL Aircraft Demonstration Flights
The PANYNJ and Joby have completed the first point-to-point eVTOL demonstration flights at Port Authority airports.
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MOIA America & Beep to Introduce Autonomous Vehicles in Orlando
MOIA America and Beep have announced a new strategic partnership that aims to introduce operations in multiple markets over the next decade.
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Waymo and Waze Launch Pilot to Share Pothole Data with Cities
Waymo and Waze have announced a pilot programme designed to provide cities with additional data on potholes.
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Ryder Joins International Motors in Autonomous Truck Trial in Texas
International Motors has begun a pilot programme to test autonomous trucks in active freight operations in partnership with Ryder.
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Concept for World's First Fully Electric Cruise Ship Presented at Seatrade
At Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, MEYER WERFT has introduced a concept for the world’s first 100% battery‑electric large cruise ship.
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Joby Aviation Partners with Air Space Intelligence to Accelerate AAM Integration
Joby Aviation & ASI have announced a new partnership that aims to accelerate the integration of AAM into the US National Airspace System.
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Trump’s US Budget Plan Proposes Cuts to Public Transit and Rail Funding
The US DOT has proposed reductions to public transport and passenger rail funding in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request.
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AutoSens and InCabin Will Return to Huntington Place, Detroit | 9–11 June 2026
AutoSens and InCabin return to Detroit, 9–11 June 2026, uniting 3,000+ engineers and specialists in ADAS, AVs and in-cabin sensing technolog…
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US: HOLON Recognised as Transit Vehicle Manufacturer
HOLON has announced that it has received official recognition as a Transit Vehicle Manufacturer (TVM) in the United States.
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Ballard Power Systems to Supply New Flyer with 500 Fuel Cell Engines
Ballard Power Systems will provide New Flyer a total of with 500 FCmove®-HD+ fuel cell engines for North American operations.
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PennDOT Proposes Autonomous Shuttle Service at Pittsburgh International Airport
PennDOT has announced a public consultation period on a proposed autonomous shuttle project at Pittsburgh International Airport.
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US: Eight Proposals Selected to Advance eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Eight proposals have been selected as part of the new Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
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FTA to Invest $100 Million into Public Transit Systems for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
The Federal Transit Administration will invest $100.3 million into public transit systems in FIFA World Cup host cities.