The newsletter highlights key developments in the auto technology world, focusing on the transformation of urban mobility through air-taxis, also known as eVTOL vehicles. These vehicles offer sustainable and fast travel solutions but face challenges in safety standards, battery technology, regulations, and public acceptance. Vertical Aerospace's deal with Mudrick Capital to secure funding for its eVTOL program aims to overcome financial challenges and extend its cash runway. India's green hydrogen initiative in Leh, Ladakh, sets up the country's first hydrogen fuelling station, marking a significant step towards green mobility and carbon neutrality by 2070. Hyundai's showcase of the Ioniq 9 electric SUV and Initium hydrogen FCEV at the Los Angeles Auto Show reflects a strong emphasis on innovation and market presence for their upcoming models. The newsletter also explores advancements like software-defined vehicles revolutionizing fleet management, industrial collaborations for manufacturing transformation, and the launch of a robotics and automation lab in Frankfurt to drive healthcare innovation. Continental's innovative Invisible Biometrics Sensing Display, set to be unveiled at CES 2025, promises enhanced safety and comfort by monitoring passengers' vital signs in vehicles.