Transportation & Mobility

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- The TÜV-Verband will present its "TÜV-Report Nutzfahrzeuge 2026" during an online press conference on September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., drawing on an analysis of 2.4 million main vehicle inspections covering trucks, vans and other commercial vehicles.

Report to detail defect rates ahead of IAA Transportation trade show

The briefing precedes the IAA Transportation trade fair and will cover the technical safety condition of Germany's commercial vehicle fleet based on mandatory inspection data. The findings will address defect patterns identified during roadworthiness testing, performance of electric commercial vehicles, and barriers to electrifying freight transport.

Analysis to include first Chinese-built van in German market

The report will also assess the inspection performance of the first van imported from China to enter the German market, alongside broader fleet safety trends.

Portland, Ore. – September 07, 2026 -- OpConnect, a turnkey EV charging solutions provider, has moved its headquarters to 115 SE Yamhill St. in Portland, marking the company's third relocation since its 2016 founding and expanding its capacity to serve customers across 36 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces.

U.S. senators and Portland's mayor attend Aug. 18 grand opening

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Oregon State Rep. Rob Nosse and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson joined OpConnect employees, investors, customers, partners and vendors for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included facility tours and technology demonstrations.

New facility adds space for advanced charging R&D

The expanded headquarters will support OpConnect's manufacturing operations alongside dedicated electrical infrastructure for research into battery-backed charging, bi-directional charging and microgrid integration.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- The German Fire Brigade Association (DFV) has published new technical guidance on grounding live overhead lines in rail zones, following DB InfraGO's decision to revoke existing voluntary agreements with fire departments nationwide.

DB InfraGO Cancels Prior Grounding Agreements With Fire Departments

Previous contractual arrangements allowing fire brigades to perform emergency grounding, known as "Bahnerdung," on Deutsche Bahn AG infrastructure have been withdrawn by the rail operator's emergency management unit. Fire department carriers and DB InfraGO, the infrastructure operator, must now negotiate new agreements based on updated regulations and revised training requirements.

Wenzhou – September 07, 2026 -- EVB's BUDC ultra-slim dual-connector DC EV charger has won both the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 and the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026, recognizing a 150 kW unit built to fit into space-constrained European fast-charging sites.

BUDC delivers 150 kW output in a body roughly 100 mm thick

The charger's flat architecture targets a persistent constraint in European DC fast-charging deployment: installing high-power equipment where physical space is limited. Its design supports wall-mounted and embedded installation across urban streets, parking facilities, bus depots, truck depots and fleet sites.

Shanghai – September 07, 2026 -- Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) named the first two vessels in a four-ship series of 38,000 DWT multipurpose heavy-lift carriers built for Chipolbrok, marking the shipbuilder's entry into the multipurpose heavy-lift vessel segment.

Each vessel carries three 350-ton cranes for combined 700-ton lifts

The naming ceremony took place on Aug. 28. Each vessel measures 182 meters in length, 30 meters in beam and 17 meters in depth, with a design draft of 9.8 meters and a service speed of 14.5 knots. Classed by DNV, the ships feature a full-length open deck, two extra-long cargo holds with a maximum length of 76.8 meters, and adjustable tweendecks for cargo flexibility. Three in-house-developed 350-ton cranes are fitted on each vessel, with two capable of tandem lifts totaling up to 700 tons.

Frankfurt – September 07, 2026 -- BYD has climbed to fifth place among the most attractive electric vehicle brands for German consumers actively planning a purchase within the next three years, up from 11th place in the general population, according to a new BearingPoint study.

BYD outperforms among active buyers while legacy brands hold overall lead

Across the full sample, Volkswagen leads brand attractiveness at 31%, followed by Audi at 29% and BMW at 28%. Among the subset of consumers with concrete purchase intent, BMW tops the ranking at 44%, ahead of Audi at 31% and Volkswagen at 30%. BYD scores 20% in this group, surpassing Kia, Hyundai, Ford, Tesla and Skoda.

Bucharest, Romania – September 07, 2026 -- Temu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Poșta Română, Romania's national postal operator, to streamline logistics for Romanian businesses selling on the e-commerce platform.

Poșta Română will handle full parcel lifecycle for Temu sellers

Under the agreement, Poșta Română will provide an integrated parcel service covering collection from sellers, sorting at logistics facilities, and last-mile delivery. Fulfillment options include home delivery, pickup points, automated lockers, and post offices nationwide, with the postal operator's network processing more than 500,000 parcels a day.

Companies to hold joint events and regular reviews

Temu and Poșta Română will organize joint events to help Romanian sellers grow their reach and will meet regularly to review progress and improve delivery services.

Detroit – September 07, 2026 -- The Automotive Hall of Fame has selected Mark Reuss, president of General Motors, as winner of the 2026 Industry Leader Award in the OEM category, sponsored by Lear Corporation.

Lear CEO Ray Scott will present the award on September 29, 2026

The award ceremony will take place during the Automotive News Global Congress at The Department at Hudson's in Detroit, Michigan. Ray Scott, president and CEO of Lear Corporation and a 2021 AHF Distinguished Service Citation recipient, will present the honor to Reuss. Following the presentation, Reuss and Scott will join KC Crain, president and CEO of Crain Communications and an AHF board member, for a fireside chat covering automotive leadership, industry transformation, and innovation.

Mexico City – September 7, 2026 -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) has closed its acquisition of Motiva Infraestrutura de Mobilidade S.A.'s (B3: MOTV3) entire equity interest in Companhia de Participações em Concessões (CPC) for R$5.1 billion (US$992.2 million), following customary closing adjustments.

ASUR finalizes $992.2 million purchase after all conditions precedent are met

The transaction follows the agreement signed on November 18, 2025, and was completed after satisfaction of all conditions precedent. ASUR financed the purchase through a loan facility arranged at the time it submitted its offer to Motiva.

New York – – September 07, 2026 -- Fly-E Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLYE) reported a net loss of $3.9 million for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2026, nearly double the $2.0 million loss a year earlier, as net revenues fell 48.4% to $2.7 million from $5.3 million. The electric motorcycle, bike and scooter designer said cash on hand dropped to $60,000 as of June 30, 2026, from $0.3 million at the end of March 2026.