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The IEA's Global EV Outlook 2026 finds one in four new cars sold worldwide was electric in 2025, with China dominating production and exports even as US sales softened after the EV tax credit expired.

Joby flew JFK-to-Manhattan routes in seven minutes during an April 27–May 1 New York campaign, days before Wisk flew its second Gen 6 autonomous prototype.

Waymo adds 200 square miles to five existing markets, reaching over 1,400 sq mi and positioning its autonomous fleet across six 2026 World Cup host cities.

Volkswagen launched its ID. Polo entry-level EV on April 29 with pre-orders for the 155 kW Life trim starting at 33,795 euros, while a 25,000 euro base version is set to follow later this year.

Rivian began building its mass-market R2 SUV on April 22 despite an EF-1 tornado tearing through the Normal, Illinois factory five days earlier.

Waymo's eight-vehicle NYC pilot lapsed March 31 with no incidents and no renewal, capping a year of restrictive testing as Governor Hochul abandoned statewide expansion and Mayor Mamdani signaled a worker-first stance.

China has opened a public comment period on a mandatory national standard for L2 driver-assistance systems, signaling a tighter safety baseline for intelligent connected vehicles.

AECC's AEP100 liquid hydrogen turboprop completed a 16-minute maiden flight in Zhuzhou, producing zero carbon emissions and establishing China's lead in hydrogen aviation propulsion.

Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace flew its VX4 prototype from vertical takeoff into wingborne cruise on April 2, marking the third such piloted demonstration in the West and clearing the way for two-way transition trials later this year.

Los Angeles-based WOW launches the EON network across Inglewood's sports district, combining digital displays with real-time traffic and emergency messaging for five million annual visitors.

The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expires September 30, 2026, threatening to slash highway, bridge, transit, and broadband funding to pre-2021 levels as Congress struggles to agree on reauthorization.

Kodiak AI completes its first autonomous trucking demonstrations outside the Sun Belt on Interstate 70 in Ohio and Indiana, as the Level 4 autonomous trucking market accelerates toward a projected $7.8 billion by 2036.