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SwRI backs youth AI transport contest at Detroit summit
Smart Cities

SwRI backs youth AI transport contest at Detroit summit

Southwest Research Institute backs Detroit essay contest inviting young innovators to reimagine US transport with artificial intelligence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026

Global Stories

Automotive stories

Login problems drive consumers away from digital services
Data Protection

Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

Poor logins are pushing 68% of consumers to abandon or switch providers, as trust in AI and data handling lags sharply.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia
Smart Home

Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia

The new gateway keeps every household circuit online in a blackout, letting solar and battery systems power larger loads across Australian homes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data
Data Analytics

Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data

Fleets are shaving fuel bills and emissions as connected vehicle data helps cut idling by up to 30% amid tougher climate rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport
Data Analytics

FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport

The move is expected to cut Shanghai hub power emissions by nearly 417 metric tons a year as logistics firms face growing decarbonisation pressure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal
Network Infrastructure

BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal

The multi-year pact should bolster Northern Ireland’s power resilience as utilities face rising cyber threats and ageing infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
Data Analytics

The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination

ANZ's clean energy shift now hinges on coordinating complex, data-driven grids as distributed resources strain ageing digital systems.

By Thomas Deschler • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Automotive stories

CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer
Cartech

CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer

The London agency is expanding after 50% growth in 2025, as Caroline Mercurio arrives from the US to oversee its first Chief Operating Officer role.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
UK manufacturers hit by cyber attacks, survey finds
Disaster Recovery

UK manufacturers hit by cyber attacks, survey finds

Most incidents led to shutdowns, supply chain disruption or lost sales, with many firms still leaving cyber risk outside the boardroom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Lotte Rental extends Rimini Street deal to cut costs
Digital Transformation

Lotte Rental extends Rimini Street deal to cut costs

The South Korean vehicle rental group expects annual software support costs to fall by more than 50 per cent, freeing cash for AI and cloud projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions
Data Analytics

Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions

The telecoms group says the tie-up has cut annual vehicle emissions by 10,000 tonnes while speeding full-fibre planning and saving millions of pounds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Microlise unveils driver of the year awards shortlist
Cartech

Microlise unveils driver of the year awards shortlist

Drivers from Aldi, Co-op, Tesco and Waitrose feature in Microlise's 2026 awards shortlist across 11 categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Farizon launches electric V7E van for New Zealand fleets
Cartech

Farizon launches electric V7E van for New Zealand fleets

Fleet operators in New Zealand get a lower-cost electric van option as Farizon targets businesses facing rising fuel bills and charging gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
MotorEasy sees GAP claims rise as thefts drive payouts
Cartech

MotorEasy sees GAP claims rise as thefts drive payouts

Vehicle theft is widening shortfalls for drivers, with MotorEasy’s top GAP claims averaging GBP £27,995 after a 17.1% rise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap
Unified Communications

Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap

Australia is drafting its first 15-year national semiconductor roadmap to build sovereign chip capability and cut reliance on global supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Itron expands Ausgrid solar grid management in NSW
Cartech

Itron expands Ausgrid solar grid management in NSW

Ausgrid rolls out Itron's IntelliFLEX system across NSW to monitor, control and stabilise a fast-growing wave of rooftop solar and batteries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
UK goods exports jump in January despite US downturn
Cartech

UK goods exports jump in January despite US downturn

UK goods exports surged 6.7% in January, led by EU and non-EU gains, even as sales to the US slid amid fresh tariff and trade pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026