AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElectric Commercial Vehicles: Stellantis Pro One is bringing a bigger push for battery-electric vans to IAA Transportation in Hannover, including the Fiat TRIS three-wheeled EV for urban deliveries—aimed at small businesses that need practical range and easy charging. Autonomous Logistics in Germany: Einride and Lidl say Germany’s first cab-less SAE Level 4 autonomous truck is now running on public roads under a KBA permit, moving goods between a Lidl warehouse and stores—another sign automation is moving from pilots to daily operations. EU Single Market vs New Rules: A new packaging regulation is framed as a threat to cross-border trade for small sellers, with complex compliance requirements potentially “suffocating” smaller businesses even though the Single Market once cut border friction. Truck Safety Tech Rollout: SaverOne reports the first phase of installing its driver distraction prevention system across Cemex Germany’s truck fleet, with plans to expand to the rest of the fleet. Cyber Risk for SMEs: A report warns successful cyberattacks can cost SMEs nearly a full working week in disruption, delaying growth and hitting cash flow. AI Governance Anxiety: A survey of IT workers and leaders finds many fear blame or job loss after AI mistakes, with concerns about misuse and unclear guardrails. Security Certification: Melissa says its European operations (Germany and France) have been approved for ISO/IEC 27001:2022, a signal to customers that data handling is being tightened.
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