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WHAT'S NEXT?: Automated vehicles could lead to a significant increase in vehicle-sharing and a significant reduction in the size of the global vehicle fleet, emissions, travel time, associated infrastructure and costs. By 2030, electric vehicles could represent about 30 percent of all new cars sold globally. Future connected car applications will drive a 150% increase in demand for contextual information between now and 2020.

• [New] In the United States, fossil fuel tax revenue is projected to increase by USD 0.1 billion due to slow electrification and growth in the overall vehicle fleet. IEA
• [New] Spruds added, The acquisition of additional infantry fighting vehicles will not only help us achieve the goals set by NATO, but will also significantly increase the ability of the mechanized infantry brigade to implement national defence tasks. IRIA News
• [New] From 2027, the new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will reduce electricity costs by up to £40 per megawatt hour for over 7,000 electricity-intensive businesses in manufacturing sectors like automotive, aerospace and chemicals. FE News
• [New] The newly announced British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will alleviate financial pressures for eligible energy-intensive businesses such as automotive, aerospace and chemicals by reducing per megawatt hour costs by up to £40. Power Technology
• [New] One of the most significant reforms is the introduction of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, which will reduce electricity costs by up to 25% for over 7,000 electricity-intensive businesses in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and chemicals starting from 2027. Evening Star
• [New] Companies in electricity-intensive manufacturing sectors like automotive, aerospace and chemicals will get their costs reduced by up to £40 per megawatt hour from 2027 under the new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme announced yesterday. Proactiveinvestors UK
• [New] The ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle is designed with NATO STANAG 4569 level four armour, offering robust protection against kinetic and mine blast threats. SSBCrackExams
• [New] EBRD to Fund Ignitis EV Charging Expansion The EBRD will support the development of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the Baltic region with a €60 million loan to Ignitis Group, a leading energy company. NenPower
• [New] Factors driving the soaring revenue projections include the potential for widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles, cost savings for consumers, and the ability for Tesla to leverage its existing fleet of vehicles. TSLA Investors
• [New] The delivery centers in Germany will support automakers in developing and deploying TCS' software-driven services that cater to autonomous driving, infotainment, safety systems, and connected vehicle technologies. Automotive World
• [New] Portal Space Systems will create a second factory to scale up production of high-performance in-space vehicles as it gears up for initial test flights in 2026. SpaceNews
• [New] Plants in Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee will expand finished vehicle production of GM's most popular vehicles. The Daily Caller
• DHL Express currently deploys 28 electric vehicles for first and last-mile deliveries, as part of its progress in reaching the DHL Group 's global target to electrify over 66% of its pick-up and delivery fleet by 2030. The Manila Times
• Europe has set ambitious emissions reduction targets, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, pushing automakers to produce more fuel-efficient and cleaner vehicles. Precedence Research
• The New Zealand-based public-private joint venture investment vehicle will work together with Innovate UK as part of its mission to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Food Ticker
• Fastport will offer large and small vehicle and cargo box container sizes, tailored to meet regional customer needs in North American and European markets. Automotive World
• The adoption of EVs, along with the integration of autonomous vehicles and smart city solutions, has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change. Automobilnews News - The first AI News Portal world wid
• The autonomous vehicles aim to offer ride-hailing services without human drivers, with Tesla envisioning that eventually all Tesla owners could make their vehicles available for temporary use, similar to Airbnb. Blogger
• Originally founded to make EVs feasible using lithium-ion batteries and clever engineering, Tesla is now pivoting to develop autonomous vehicle technology, aiming to deploy one million self-driving cars by the end of 2026. Blogger
• GM boosts U.S. manufacturing with $4 B investment amid tariff pressures General Motors will invest $4 billion in three of its U.S. manufacturing plants as part of a sweeping plan to shift or expand production of two Mexican-assembled vehicles back to American soil. CBT News
• Plants in Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee will expand finished vehicle production of several of GM's most popular vehicles. FOX 10 Phoenix

Last updated: 28 June 2025