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Rightcharge raises GBP £500,000 to expand across Europe

Fleet operators could see simpler EV charging reimbursements after Rightcharge secured GBP £500,000 to widen its European rollout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2026

Manufacturing

Cummins joins Emerald venture network for startup access

The move gives Cummins earlier access to startups as it hunts for technologies to support electrification, energy systems and industrial decarbonisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Cloover hits profitability & adds USD $100 million

Profitability and a new financing war chest put the Berlin clean energy company on firmer footing as it expands across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026

Unified Communications

Epiris agrees GBP £1.015 billion cash deal for Gamma

Shareholders are being offered a 53% premium as the private equity firm's bid values the communications provider at GBP £1.079 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026

Internet of Things

LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform

The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026

Supply Chain

Malaysia & Indonesia launch lithium-ion battery cell

Six new partnerships and a cross-border pouch cell debut in Sepang as ASEAN moves to turn battery research into production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Unified Communications

LG begins mass-producing 5G telematics for European cars

Production cars in Europe will get a lighter, cheaper 5G system as LG starts deliveries to a premium carmaker.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Sennheiser

Formula E signs Sennheiser as official sound provider

Fans should get a richer race-day atmosphere as Formula E adds immersive audio across broadcasts, fan zones and hospitality areas.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Electric vehicles (EVs) stories

Robotics

Barracuda becomes Airspeeder Team Australia partner

The deal gives Barracuda customer access at Adelaide's inaugural races as Airspeeder seeks commercial backing for its flying-car series.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026

Customer Experience

McMillan Shakespeare expands BYD & Denza leasing links

Novated leasing demand is helping McMillan Shakespeare deepen ties with EV brands as its leases rose 7% in the first half of FY26.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

Customer Experience

Keyloop says AI can boost EV sales as UK reviews targets

Electric car buyers are asking AI far more questions than sales staff, underscoring a confidence gap as ministers rethink EV mandates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026

Data centers

Equinix signs fourth Singapore renewable energy deal

Pressure is mounting on Singapore data centre operators to secure low-carbon power as Equinix adds another solar deal and lifts its local portfolio.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

Westpac

Australia rates rise likely this year, economist says

Persistent inflation and weak household finances leave the Reserve Bank of Australia facing another possible rate rise before year-end.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

Wearables

Alipay launches AI commerce platform for merchants

Alipay is betting that AI agents will soon direct shopping and bookings, tying its payment and verification tools to merchants across China.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

Alibaba

IM Motor launches IM5 & IM6 in Australia's EV market

Australian premium EV buyers get two new options as software now shapes steering, handling and braking in IM Motor's IM5 and IM6.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

Clean technologies

Global Citizen names speakers for Perth clean energy summit

The Perth gathering will seek backing for power access and renewable projects as almost 750 million people still lack reliable electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Persistence Market Research

Hybrids gain ground as carmakers rethink electrification

Rising charging gaps and price concerns are pushing buyers towards hybrids, with the global market forecast to reach USD $465.4 billion by 2033.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026

Smart Cities

Tomorrow's cities rely on connecting infrastructure today

As climate shocks intensify, cities can cut outages and delays by linking water, power and transport into one view.

By David Such • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Teletrac Navman names Sharma as VP Product Management

The hire comes as the fleet software group expands AI and compliance tools to help operators manage mixed-energy vehicles and tighter regulation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026

Meridian Energy

New Zealand opens second round of EV charger loans

About 10,000 public charge points by 2030 remain the target as the Government adds NZD $21 million to spur chargers in underserved areas.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026