
Mobility & Transportation
Tesla introduces emergency escape feature that lets drivers leave with charging cable attached
Tesla's new Emergency Drive Away feature allows drivers to escape dangerous situations at Superchargers without unplugging, but using it could cause thousands of dollars in damage.
Paolo Travisi•9 October 2026

Mobility & Transportation
AI could help cities tackle traffic…
Researchers are combining artificial intelligence, geospatial mapping and clustering techniques to predict…
Paolo Travisi•30 September 2026

Mobility & Transportation
BYD targets 2027 debut for its…
The Chinese EV giant plans to put its solid-state battery technology on…
Paolo Travisi•16 September 2026

Mobility & Transportation
BMW tests humanoid robot in Leipzig car and battery plant
The BMW humanoid robot AEON enters a pilot phase in Leipzig, marking the automaker’s next step…
Paolo Travisi•3 March 2026

Mobility & Transportation
Changan turbine turns EVs into range extender hybrids
A new micro-turbine developed by a Changan affiliate aims to retrofit battery electric vehicles with a…
Paolo Travisi•3 March 2026

Mobility & Transportation
NIO sets 24-hour record with 175,976 battery swaps in China
China’s NIO has pushed the battery swap model to new heights, completing 175,976 automated battery replacements…
Paolo Travisi•27 February 2026

Circular Economy
Electric vehicle battery recycling market to reach $70 billion by 2040
As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, electric vehicle battery recycling is emerging as a strategic industry, with…
Paolo Travisi•24 February 2026

Markets
Energy innovation shifts toward batteries as global patent race intensifies
Energy innovation is increasingly centered on battery technologies, which now account for 40% of global energy…
Paolo Travisi•24 February 2026

Pollution
Car pollution linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk, large U.S. study finds
Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter from vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions is associated with increased…
Paolo Travisi•23 February 2026

Mobility & Transportation
Grok arrives inside Tesla vehicles, but does AI belong in cars?
Tesla expands its in-car artificial intelligence offering across Europe, integrating Grok into its vehicle lineup through…
Paolo Travisi•19 February 2026

Markets
Grand Challenges Scholars Program gathers global experts in Rome to debate sustainable…
More than 70 universities joined the Grand Challenges Scholars Program at Sapienza University, focusing on renewable…
Paolo Travisi•18 February 2026

Mobility & Transportation
Automotive M&A hits $35 billion in 2025 amid market strain and tech…
Flat growth in western markets and rising investment in software and electrification are reshaping deal activity,…
Paolo Travisi•16 February 2026

Mobility & Transportation
Los Angeles bets on a $24 billion subway to ease 400,000 daily…
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor is designed to cut congestion on Interstate 405, where 400,000 vehicles travel…
Paolo Travisi•16 February 2026

Mobility & Transportation
Tesla Semi, Musk bets on proving electric trucking in 2026
With two range configurations, megawatt charging capability and a push toward European regulatory reform, Tesla is…
Paolo Travisi•12 February 2026

Mobility & Transportation
China opens first extreme weather ADAS lab to raise car safety standards
The new 5,000-square-meter facility can test vehicles at up to 130 km/h in dense fog and…
