As the nature of war changes, electrification and unmanned technology are spreading to military transport and weapons systems. Ukraine’s military has introduced an electric motorcycle equipped with a drone-charging function for use on the battlefield. The U.S. Department of Defense is moving to develop reusable large bomber drones, accelerating competition to secure low-cost, high-efficiency combat power.

Military strategy, once centred on large troop deployments and expensive equipment, now appears to be shifting toward agile electric platforms and unmanned systems that can be mass-produced. The cases of Ukraine and the United States show that mobility and automation technology are taking hold as core combat power on future battlefields.

• Ukraine’s military introduces a four-wheel-drive electric military motorcycle that can charge drones • U.S. Department of Defense pushes to introduce reusable bomber drones, reviewing a prototype contract for up to 1,200 units

Controversy is growing over the possibility that Tesla’s China business could be separated. Shortly after Elon Musk commented on speculation about a merger between Tesla and SpaceX, saying, "I can't talk about it", the market began to raise the possibility of a sale or separation of its China business. As the possibility of change is raised around the China business, which has played a key role in Tesla’s global production and sales, industry attention is focusing on the issue.

Musk, however, drew a line under the separation rumours, saying, "It has never even been discussed." Shanghai Gigafactory and the supply chain in China are key pillars of Tesla’s competitiveness. It is uncertain whether it will lead to an actual restructuring, but analysis says Tesla’s China strategy is again being put to the test amid U.S.-China tensions and a broader reshaping of global business.

• Elon Musk says he "can't talk" about a merger, then rumours emerge of a Tesla China business sale • Tesla China business separation rumours spread; Musk says it "has never even been discussed"

Tesla will temporarily open 10 Supercharger sites in Japan’s Kyushu region for free after a strong earthquake of up to 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale struck Kumamoto prefecture. The measure is aimed at supporting travel and charging for electric vehicle users in a disaster situation.

The free access applies to 10 Supercharger sites across 5 prefectures in Kyushu. The list includes 1 site each in Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Oita and Kagoshima. In Fukuoka prefecture, 6 sites are covered: Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-East, Fukuoka-Hakata Station South, Fukuoka-Nakasu Kawabata and Fukuoka-West.

• Tesla provides emergency support after the Kumamoto quake in Japan, opening 10 Supercharger sites in Kyushu for free

The U.S. robotaxi market is entering a full commercialisation phase, but companies are taking divergent paths. Waymo has faced regulatory burdens in the course of expanding operations. Amazon’s Zoox, by contrast, has won approval for paid operations of a dedicated robotaxi without a steering wheel or pedals, appearing to take a step ahead. The autonomous driving race is spreading beyond performance into a contest over regulatory response and commercial strategy.

• Robotaxi operators including Waymo face regulatory pressure • Waymo robotaxis resume highway routes • U.S. grants first approval for paid operations of Zoox robotaxis without steering wheel or pedals • Zoox moves ahead while Waymo is blocked, splitting the fate of U.S. robotaxis

Competition in autonomous driving and AI mobility is expanding around South Korean companies. Kakao Mobility has shifted its AI education programme for cultivating future mobility talent toward a physical AI focus. T Map introduced a walking navigation function aimed at the pedestrian travel experience. Autonomous A2Z is speeding up overseas expansion of South Korea’s autonomous driving technology as it moves to target global markets.

• Kakao Mobility wraps up the sixth AI Junior Lab programme, shifting toward hands-on physical AI training • T Map launches walking navigation for pedestrians with automatic screen rotation • Autonomous A2Z exports autonomous vehicles to the UAE

China is accelerating competition not only in electric vehicles but also in autonomous driving and charging infrastructure. With expanded government support and intensified technological competition among automakers, China appears to be moving toward an ultra-fast transition to secure leadership in future mobility.

China is bringing forward its plan to foster the autonomous driving industry, while also competing in EV charging technology with a goal of a "4-minute charge" era. Attention is focused on whether China can shake up the global EV market by simultaneously boosting battery performance, charging speed and autonomous driving technology.

Ford’s chief executive officer also warned of intensifying competition, mentioning the possibility that Chinese electric vehicles could make a full-scale entry into the U.S. market within 5 to 10 years.

• China accelerates autonomous driving after EV push, expanding support by bringing forward its five-year plan • Even 5 minutes is too slow: China’s EV charging race aims to break the "4-minute" barrier • Ford CEO: Chinese EVs will enter the U.S. market within 5 to 10 years

Signs have been spotted that Yamaha is preparing to launch a new electric scooter. The newly seen model appears to be a 125cc-class electric scooter with proportions similar to Yamaha’s existing RayZR 125. The exterior looks relatively conservative, but choices in the drivetrain and body design stand out as different from existing electric commuter scooters.

State Bicycle has launched a titanium fixed-gear track bike, the Ti Track, priced under $1,600. In a titanium bicycle market where relatively high prices are common, it is drawing attention for lowering the barrier to entry.

• Yamaha’s new electric scooter leaks, adopting a design completely different from before • Titanium bicycles enter an affordability era as State Bicycle launches the Ti Track