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vaylens launches contactless EV charging payment solution UK-wide
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vaylens has launched vaylensPay, a UK-wide contactless card payment terminal for EV charging, helping operators comply with new regulations and cut costs.
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Three trends shaping today’s energy sector
2 days ago
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Virtual power plants, rising AI data centre demand, and flexible EV charging are key trends reshaping the global energy sector amid growing challenges.
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Kimberly-Clark & Ofload launch electric truck for freight
2 days ago
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supply chain & logistics
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Kimberly-Clark Australia and Ofload have launched their first electric freight truck, aiming to pioneer zero-emission logistics across the country.
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Customer demand now drives fleet shift to alternative energy
3 days ago
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Customer demand now drives 63% of fleet operators to adopt alternative energy, surpassing regulatory pressure, reveals Teletrac Navman's 2025 report.
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Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution
4 days ago
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network infrastructure
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Airspeeder's electric flying car races over South Australia's salt flats could spark a revolution in urban transport and eVTOL technology development.
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Amber Electric partners with Gentrack to boost power innovation
5 days ago
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data analytics
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Amber Electric has adopted Gentrack’s g2.0 platform to enhance real-time energy management and scale operations, boosting green energy access across Australia.
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Trymax reaches 500th Asian installation amid chip demand surge
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Trymax Semiconductor Equipment hits 500th installation in Asia, driven by soaring chip demand in EVs, AI, and 5G across the region’s booming markets.
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NVIDIA unveils RTX PRO Servers & AI Factory for enterprises
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storage
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robots
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network infrastructure
NVIDIA launches RTX PRO Servers with the Enterprise AI Factory design, boosting performance and AI capacity for data centres in GBP £m enterprise sectors.
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NVIDIA & Foxconn to build AI supercomputer for Taiwan
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smart cities
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NVIDIA and Foxconn partner with Taiwan to build an AI supercomputer using 10,000 Blackwell GPUs, boosting research and innovation across industries.
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BMW dealers launch in-house novated leasing for Australians
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Smart and BMW Financial Services now allow Australians to complete novated leasing for BMW and MINI cars directly at dealerships, simplifying the process.
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Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift
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smart home
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cartech
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cybersecurity
OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.
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Global X launches China Tech ETF on ASX for local investors
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Global X launches the DRGN ETF on ASX, giving Australians targeted exposure to 20 leading Chinese tech companies, focusing on AI, automation, and semiconductors.
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Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion
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smartphones
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The electronics and semiconductor materials market is set to more than double from USD $58.0bn in 2023 to USD $119.8bn by 2034, driven by tech advances and digitisation.
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Lightly launches edge AI tool to boost European car autonomy
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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Swiss AI startup Lightly launches LightlyEdge, an edge-based software to optimise real-time data collection for European carmakers advancing autonomous vehicle tech.
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Honeywell tech to boost safety & efficiency at Eneabba refinery
Last month
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robots
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cybersecurity
Honeywell will supply technology to Iluka Resources' AUD $1.7-1.8 billion Eneabba refinery in WA to boost rare earths production and worker safety.
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Siemens expands Teamcenter X to support firms of all sizes
Last month
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saas
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semiconductors
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document management
Siemens expands Teamcenter X with four new SaaS PLM offerings, making lifecycle management accessible and scalable for firms of every size worldwide.
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Five startups win ABB’s challenge with AI energy solutions
Last month
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Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.
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Gridsight secures $7.5m to drive global energy shift
Last month
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data analytics
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Gridsight has secured $7.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-powered software, aiding energy operators in navigating Australia’s energy transition.
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Intellihub & ENGIE boost EV charging in Australia
Last month
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Intellihub and ENGIE have announced major agreements to enhance electric vehicle charging across Australia, expanding public access with over 200 new sites.
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Lotus Robotics & HERE partner for L2+ driving on highways
Last month
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robots
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Lotus Robotics and HERE Technologies have teamed up to enhance automated driving with an advanced Highway Navigation Pilot, set for European homologation by 2025.