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Honda Develops Underlaying Technology for In-motion Wireless Charging of EVs, Including Large Commercial Vehicles

Honda announced the development of underlying technology for in-motion wireless charging of EVs, including large commercial vehicles, on October 5, 2026.

6-K Financial Filing Analysis for Honda (2026-08-31)

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. have executed a joint development agreement to standardize core electronic control units (ECUs), in-vehicle operating systems, middleware, and vehicle control software for next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The initiative focuses on high-performance main ECUs (High Performance Computers) utilizing system-on-chips (SoCs) as well as zone ECUs. The shared electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture and software stack are slated for deployment in both automakers' next-generation SDVs starting in fiscal year 2029.

• Honda and Nissan signed a joint development agreement on August 31, 2026, to standardize next-generation SDV core ECUs, operating systems, middleware, and control software.
• The standardized E/E architecture is scheduled for commercial integration across both companies' vehicles starting in fiscal year 2029.
• Honda confirmed the transaction will have no material impact on its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

Dailymotion Launches Business Unit Combining Signals Across Video Ecosystem

Dailymotion has announced the launch of Dailymotion Business, a new global proposition that consolidates its video technology, advertising, monetization, and proprietary intelligence capabilities. The offering is designed to help media owners, enterprises, creators, and brands maximize value from video by connecting signals across its ecosystem. Dailymotion Business is organized into four lines of business: Audience Path, Motion, Exchange, and Edge, all powered by an agentic AI operating system called Ray. The company reports five billion monthly video streams reaching over 400 million consumers and two billion monthly actionable audiences. Early results with automotive client Honda demonstrate the effectiveness of the platform, with campaigns generating over 9,600 qualified conversations. The launch marks Dailymotion's evolution from a pioneering European video platform into a global video technology business.

• Dailymotion launched Dailymotion Business, a new global proposition combining video technology, advertising, monetization, and proprietary intelligence.
• Dailymotion Business is organized into four lines of business: Audience Path, Motion, Exchange, and Edge.
• The offering is powered by Ray, an agentic AI operating system that connects social, creation, consumption, and campaign signals.

German government considers E20 bioethanol fuel

German Transport Minister Steffen Bilger is pushing for an increase in the share of biofuels in gasoline, potentially doubling the bioethanol content to 20% (E20). The move comes amid a broader German-French initiative to soften the planned 2035 EU ban on combustion engines. E20 is already being tested in a closed fleet trial in Mannheim. The ADAC notes that an adjustment to the fuel quality standard DIN EN 228 is required, as it currently caps ethanol at 10%. The AvD automobilclub considers E20 technically safe for modern vehicles. Reactions from the auto industry are mixed, with Volkswagen praising the proposal while VDA president Hildegard Müller calls for further adjustments.

• German Transport Minister Steffen Bilger proposes increasing bioethanol blend in gasoline to 20% (E20), doubling the current E10 level.
• E20 is already being tested in a closed fleet trial in Mannheim, Germany.
• The ADAC says the fuel quality standard DIN EN 228 must be changed to allow ethanol content above 10%.

Adform becomes OpenAI tech platform partner for ChatGPT ads in Europe.

Adform has been named a technology partner for OpenAI's ChatGPT Ads in Europe, allowing advertisers to plan, control, and measure chat-based campaigns within its omnichannel platform, which now includes a unified view of the customer journey by connecting ChatGPT conversions with other campaigns. Volkswagen and Vodafone are early testers, focusing on brand presence and channel performance. The rollout began in August 2026 across 31 European markets, supporting ads on free and lower-cost plans, with paid plans remaining ad-free. Advertisers can use CPM, CPC, conversion optimization, geo-targeting, and custom audiences. OpenAI ensures ads are clearly labeled and do not affect ChatGPT responses. Additionally, Deutsche Bank has launched a ChatGPT advertising campaign for its digital wealth management product, though details are paywalled. These moves align with broader AI trends, including OpenAI's DevDay focus on economics and infrastructure, and Google's Gemini 4 Argon emphasizing reasoning for longer tasks.

• Adform is a technology partner for OpenAI's ChatGPT Ads in Europe, enabling ad campaign management and measurement.
• Volkswagen and Vodafone are early testers of ChatGPT Ads.
• ChatGPT Ads are available in 31 European markets since August 2026, with ads on free and lower-cost plans only.

Volkswagen Sells Osnabrück Plant for Rafael Defense Technology

Volkswagen is selling its Osnabrück plant to Aurelius Capital, an Israeli investment firm, and the German state of Lower Saxony. The site will be converted from car manufacturing to producing components for air defense systems, with Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems as the anchor customer. The deal involves a letter of intent, subject to board and regulatory approvals. The conversion aims to address the plant's future amid Volkswagen's restructuring, which includes significant job cuts. Lower Saxony is contributing around €200 million. The plant will become a 'competence center for security and defense solutions,' with plans for Iron Dome-related manufacturing. The move has drawn criticism from peace groups but is seen as a way to preserve jobs and repurpose idle capacity in the defense sector.

• Volkswagen signs letter of intent to sell Osnabrück plant to Aurelius Capital and Lower Saxony.
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is the anchor customer for air defense components.
• Lower Saxony invests around €200 million in the deal.