What to expect at the Mobility + AI Conference 2026 On 14 and 15 April 2026, the Mobility + AI Conference takes place in Munich. Across eight core themes, the event explores the intersection of technology, safety and regulation – from AI-driven automated driving and robotaxis to autonomous logistics, validation, cybersecurity and SDV architectures. Benjamin Müller
China tightens rules for autonomous driving China is tightening legal requirements for automated driving systems. New standards will oblige Level 3 systems to act more independently, including performing a defined safety manoeuvre. Benjamin Müller
What the new UN draft means for OEMs and tech players Autonomous driving was long seen as a purely technological challenge. Yet without a globally aligned legal framework, large-scale deployment remains out of reach. Regulation now determines scalability. Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
China bans hidden car door handles China is drawing a line: for safety reasons, the country will ban hidden and deployable door handles from 2027. Vehicle doors must be mechanically operable from both inside and outside. Manufacturers will be required to retrofit affected models by 2029. Benjamin Müller
Germany lags behind in bidirectional charging More and more cars are ready for bidirectional charging, vehicle-to-grid is slowly gaining momentum. But here, many factors act as a brake. Why does this need to change and will it? A look at neighbouring countries offers a jump start. Chris Löwer
Teleoperated Driving to be Permitted in Germany The Straßenverkehr-Fernlenk-Verordnung (Road Traffic Remote Control Regulation) creates for the first time a legal framework for the operation of remotely controlled motor vehicles on public roads in Germany. The federal government sees significant potential for increasing efficiency in this. Benjamin Müller
“AI assurance becomes the new quality standard” What do OEMs, suppliers, and tech start-ups need to do now to ensure AI-supported vehicle functions are reliable and safe on the road? Deloitte manager Andreas Herzig draws a clear conclusion after the AI Assurance in Mobility Europe in Berlin. Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
