Kenworth and Peterbilt have expanded their electric vehicle portfolios with new medium-duty models based on Paccar's ePowertrain platform. Kenworth's T280E, T380E and T480E offer ranges up to 280 miles and support DC charging at 350 kW. Peterbilt's 536EV, 537EV and 548EV also offer up to 280 miles of range and rapid charging. The Paccar ePowertrain platform offers a central or mid-ship mounted eMotor providing flexible chassis configurations and compatibility with various wheelbases and vocational needs.

Battery prices are expected to decrease by 3% next year to $105 per kilowatt-hour, driven by increased manufacturing capacity in China, competition and a shift to lithium-iron phosphate technology, according to a survey from BloombergNEF. This drop follows an 8% decrease this year despite rising raw material costs. "This is an important moment for the industry, as record-low battery prices create an opportunity to lower EV costs and accelerate the deployment of grid-scale storage to support renewables integration around the world," says BNEF's Evelina Stoikou.

Mercedes-Benz is set to enter the robotaxi market with a driverless shuttle service based on the S-Class in partnership with Chinese software company Momenta. The service, initially tested in Abu Dhabi with local mobility provider Lumo, will operate at SAE Level 4 autonomy. Mercedes is also exploring a robotaxi ecosystem using Nvidia's platform.

Teleoperation is emerging as a vital technology for autonomous vehicle deployment, with remote assistance and remote driving as key segments, writes VSI Labs' Egil Juliussen. Remote assistance serves as a backup for AVs, while remote driving allows full control of vehicles from a distance. German company Vay Technology exemplifies the potential of remote driving. Its teledriving platform allows trained operators to control vehicles remotely from dedicated stations and has demonstrated rapid growth, particularly in Las Vegas, where Vay completed over 17,000 trips by mid-2025, mostly for remote driving of rental cars.

Group14 Technologies and Sionic Energy say they've developed 100% silicon-carbon anodes that perform stably at elevated temperatures in various pouch cell formats. Their development addresses typical issues with silicon anodes, such as cell expansion and capacity fade, using Sionic's proprietary binder and design architecture. The anodes deliver up to 400 Wh/kg energy density, are market-ready with over 1,200 charge cycles and offer a straightforward integration into existing battery manufacturing lines, the companies say.

Hyundai Mobis plans to unveil more than 30 advanced mobility technologies at CES 2026, focusing on business opportunities with overseas automaker clients through a private exhibition. Among the unveiling is the Cockpit Integrated Solution M.VICS 7.0. The system includes an integrated holographic windshield display, an 18.1-inch display with vertical and horizontal expansion and a redesigned console control system designed to improve user experience and aesthetics.