On June 6, Stellantis announced that Ram is reintroducing the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine in the 2026 Ram 1500, responding to strong customer demand. Orders for HEMI-powered trucks in Europe will begin in July 2025, with deliveries starting next winter.
The 2025 Ram 1500 switched to six-cylinder engines, but high inter

On June 3, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented 8HP evo, an advanced concept version of its 8-speed automatic transmission. It offers efficient and flexible performance for various hybrid platforms. With the 8HP evo concept, ZF has further enhanced transmission electrification and efficiency due to improved electric

On June 2, Toyota Kirloskar Motor unveiled the new Fortuner and Legender models under the Neo Drive name. These models now feature a 48-volt system that improves fuel efficiency, driving performance, and comfort in both city and off-road conditions.
The Neo Drive variants use Toyota’s powerful 2.8-litre 4-cylinder tu

On May 28, MG Motor introduced its new Hybrid+ technology to the MG HS SUV range. The company confirmed the launch of two models, the MG HS Hybrid+ SE and the MG HS Hybrid+ Trophy, with process starting from GBP 28,995 and GBP 31,495 respectively.
The MG Hybrid+ powertrain consists of a 1.5T Hybrid gasoline engine,

A refreshed Jeep Wagoneer with extended-range technology has been spotted during recent road testing in the Detroit area. The freshened, three-row SUV with range-extending tech is expected to arrive later in 2025. With a more aggressive look, the test vehicle has a reworked front fascia with slimmer headlights and ch

On April 29, Rehlko and Toyota Motor North America announced at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo that Toyota will supply its hydrogen-powered fuel cell modules to Rehlko for use in its stationary power generator products.
Wisconsin-based Rehlko (formerly Kohler Energy) has a longstanding track record of deliver

On April 23, ReVolt Motors announced its future-proofing commercial and industrial fleets with the only U.S.-developed extended-range electric truck, delivering up to 40% fuel and emissions savings in targeted applications and a 1,200-mile range. 
ReVolt Motors will be at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo,

On April 28, Harbinger, a California-based medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicle (EV) manufacturer, unveiled a first-of-its-kind range extender EV chassis for medium-duty fleets. The new model is an EV featuring a gas-powered range extender that charges the battery, allowing for an estimated 500 miles of range betw

ZF Friedrichshafen (ZF) announced the development of its next-generation electric Range Extender (eRE) and electric Range Extender plus (eRE+) systems, which will enter volume production in 2026.
The new systems are integrated designs that are flexible in terms of performance, E/E architecture, 400V or 800V compatibi

Kunming Yunnei Power Co., Ltd. (Yunnei Power) signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Chongqing Machinery & Electronics Holding (Group) Co., Ltd. (CME) for in-depth cooperation on the R&D and promotion of unmanned driving and intelligent driving products and the sales of generator sets.
Yunnei Power w

On April 23, Horse Powertrain unveiled its Future Hybrid Concept powertrain and a wide range of engines, at the 2025 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.
The company showcased eight advanced power units and transmissions, made for REEVs, hybrid vehicles, and engines using alternative fuels. The lin

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) presented its products and solutions for the passenger car and commercial vehicle (CV) industry at Auto Shanghai 2025.
It displayed the connected chassis concept, Chassis 2.0, that features by-wire technologies and ZF’s chassis-specific cubiX software, ensuring all actuators, such as steeri

Valeo and PanGood announced the co-development of a new generation of Axial Flux Generator. Their thinner, smarter, and more efficient axial flux generator was unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025. The 2-in-1 generator integrates the motor and inverter into a highly compact and scalable solution. 
Its architecture is desig

On April 22, Volkswagen unveiled three concept vehicles as part of its “In China, for China” strategy at the Volkswagen Group Night held in Shanghai.
The ID. ERA, developed by SAIC Volkswagen, is a full-size SUV with three rows of seats featuring range extender technology, offering over 1,000 km total range, 700 km f

On April 22, Honda announced that the Next Generation Honda Fuel Cell Module will make its first appearance in North America at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo starting April 28. Set to enter production in 2027, the new module will reduce production cost by half while doubling durability and tripling vol

On April 15, Audi unveiled the latest generation business sedan A6, which combines sleek design, top aerodynamics (Cd value of 0.23), and premium comfort. The model is built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), and features the E3 1.2 electronics system for modern connectivity and digital functions. It will be p