Global Scans · Mobility · Weekly Summary

• [New] Standardised, highly compact, and cost-efficient power electronics will boost future electric vehicles and Europe's e-mobility industry. Innovation News Network
• [New] A new multimodal transportation network will improve mobility, make surrounding streets more pedestrian-friendly and link to the nearby Indianapolis Cultural Trail and Downtown Canal for greater connectivity. Institute of Transportation Engineers
• [New] Federal agencies are studying pilot models to extend mobility solutions nationwide by mid-2026. successfulparentingplan.com
• [New] Urban mobility infrastructure upgrades present a USD 1.5 trillion investment opportunity by 2034, driven by technological innovation, regulatory momentum, and demographic shifts. Ainvest
• [New] Korean Air plans to purchase up to 100 Midnight aircraft as South Korea accelerates its urban air mobility ambitions. Zag Daily
• [New] By 2030, a fifth of new cars sold in China will be fully driverless, and 70% will feature advanced assisted-driving technology - highlighting China's aggressive trajectory toward autonomous mobility. Automobility
• [New] The on-demand mobility sector is undergoing a seismic shift, and investors who recognize the structural forces at play today could be positioned for outsized gains in 2025 and beyond. Ainvest
• [New] The National Common Mobility Card enablement will streamline public transportation across cities in India. FinExtra
• Real-world testing will begin in Luxembourg, paving the way for scalable, safe and competitive autonomous mobility solutions across Europe. Morningstar, Inc.
• As the U.S. is a major hub for advanced air mobility innovation and deployment, higher import costs on critical components - particularly from countries like China - could disrupt supply chains, elevate manufacturing costs, and delay project timelines. Yahoo Finance
• Urban air mobility could hit $9 trillion by 2050. Yahoo Finance
• Software revenue from robotaxi services is projected to grow 1,000 times over the next two decades, signaling a seismic shift in urban mobility. 2Ner
• Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) is set to become the corporate operating default by 2035, elevating how enterprises think about commutes, making transportation indicative of an organization's financial agility, carbon accountability, and workforce intelligence. ET Edge Insights
• Later in 2025, the autonomous mobility subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America Inc. will begin testing electric autonomous ID. Insurance Journal
• The first phase of passenger rail operations is scheduled to launch in 2026, establishing an international benchmark in comfort, convenience, and customer-centric mobility. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• In the run-up to Germany's Autogipfel automotive summit, over 200 executives from the electromobility and clean tech sectors are calling for a firm commitment to the 2035 zero-emission target and stronger industrial policy to support Europe's clean mobility transition. Mobility Portal
• In 2025, over 20% of the global population is expected to be aged 60 and above, with loneliness and limited mobility among the biggest challenges affecting elderly well-being. The Byte Beam
• XPENG extends AI mobility into new frontiers, with its Land Aircraft Carrier flying car making its inaugural flight in Dubai in October 2025 and its humanoid robot IRON set for mass production in 2026. Yahoo Finance
• Investors project Avis will capture a sizable share of vehicle miles traveled in the autonomous mobility ecosystem, which could lead to long-term revenue and free cash flow expansion that may not be realized if AV adoption or partnership economics disappoint. Simply Wall St
• With the upcoming integration, Uber users will be able to book Blade flights directly through the Uber app, bringing a new layer of convenience and accessibility to urban air mobility. CoinCentral

Last updated: 26 October 2025