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Electric construction gear has a sales problem, says firm

Sales, not subsidies, are now seen as the main brake on battery-electric construction equipment, with only 10.4% penetration forecast by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Insurance

YES-EU opens Europe's largest battery service centre

The Oslo site is designed to cut repair bills and write-offs as EV batteries increasingly account for a vehicle's value.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data centers

Innovate UK backs eight clean energy firms for Singapore

The move gives eight British clean energy firms a route into Singapore, where rising demand is creating opportunities for efficiency and storage technologies.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week

Fleet Management

Targa Telematics tops Europe's rental telematics market

Europe's rental and leasing fleets are adopting telematics faster, with Berg Insight forecasting the installed base to almost double by 2030.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Fleet Management

LG wins Renault van cockpit deal for E-Tech Electric

The deal strengthens Renault's software-led van push and could lower cockpit complexity for fleet operators as SDV adoption spreads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Software engineering

Clarios expands battery R&D partnership with Piaxo

The move widens Clarios's European engineering base as it pushes sodium-ion battery work for colder-weather vehicle systems.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month

Data centers

Quantum tech boosts Schneider Electric energy forecasts

Australia has awarded AUD $3.6 million to a quantum-backed forecasting project that could help operators manage rising household energy complexity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

BMW

AirConsole partners Zeekr for in-car gaming in Europe

Passengers in select Zeekr models will be able to play games on the infotainment screen using phones as controllers, as AirConsole expands into Geely's orbit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Fleet Management

WEX & Mastercard launch APAC fleet payments network

Fleet operators across Asia Pacific could cut reconciliation work as a new network unifies fuel, toll and parking payments for one account.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Unified Communications

FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion

Geopolitical risks are prompting chipmakers to spread production across Asia Pacific, with 35% planning expansion into new regional markets.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

Gaming

Volkswagen adds Tetris to Atlas infotainment screen

The in-car version can turn parked Atlas models into a multiplayer arcade, extending Volkswagen's push to sell software and subscriptions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Data Analytics

TCS renews Jaguar Formula E deal as official AI partner

The renewal deepens the role of artificial intelligence in Jaguar's racing programme as Formula E heads into its GEN4 era, with road-car benefits in view.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month