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Mobility
Zurich airport starts Level 4 driverless shuttle service
Zurich airport has begun operating Level 4 autonomous electric shuttle buses without a driver or onboard safety officer. The vehicles run inside the airport while a remote control center monitors operations in real time. The airport is using two WeRide electric robobuses and calls it an early European airport case of adopting such Level 4 vehicles in real operations. Initial trials run without passengers and will continue through year-end.
Industry
U.S. considers additional curbs on China-made robots in response to rare earth controls
The United States has begun reviewing possible restrictions on imports of China-made robots, broadening U.S.-China technology competition into robotics and physical AI, the article said. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he was examining imports backed by Chinese government support and could act once the review ends. China responded by adding 10 U.S. companies, including MP Materials and USA Rare Earths, to a dual-use export ban list.
Mobility
Sony-Honda EV project scrapped as \'Team Japan\' stumbles on financial strain
Sony Honda Mobility has halted development and launches of its Afeela 1 and 2 electric vehicles and is reviewing its business direction. The decision comes as Honda faces a worsening environment for its EV business after booking losses tied to investment write-downs. The article also flags Toyota’s push to loosen production standards and expand U.S. investment, Volkswagen’s planned additional investment in Rivian, Google’s move to open Android Automotive OS, and intensifying competition in robotaxis and autonomy.
