On November 25, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that it is supporting auto component manufacturers with approximately RUB 600 million to support the import substitution of auto components.
LADAPLAST-T enterprise from the Samara Region is developing technology to produce seat adjustment mechanisms

On May 7, the State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation FSUE "NAMI" announced that AURUS has presented the updated AURUS Senat Limousine car, as well as completely new electric accompanying motorcycles AURUS Merlon as part of the inauguration ceremony of the President of the Russian Federation. Both vehicles

On October 18, Toyota announced that the HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology) research association will enter its hydrogen engine vehicle, the HySE-X1, in the "Mission 1000" Challenge of the "Dakar 2024" (Dakar Rally) set to be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5 to 19, 2024.
It will be driven in some o

On September 11, European Union announced that it is allocating over EUR 352 million to support 26 infrastructure projects aimed at creating an environmentally sustainable transport network in line with the EU Green Deal objectives. These projects have been selected through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), an EU

On May 15, Kawasaki Motors, Suzuki Motor, Honda Motor, and Yamaha Motor jointly announced that they have received approval from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to form a technological research association called HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology) for developing hydrogen-powered engines for

Following intense lobbying from some of Germany’s premium vehicle makers and the prospect of the EU’s flagship 2035 zero CO2 vehicle policy being scuppered at the final hurdle by abstention from Germany and pushback from Italy, it seems that e-fuels will be allowed to form part of the powertrain mix for new Light Veh

On August 5, KAMAZ announced that four test benches have been modernized in the engine testing shop at the KAMAZ Engine Plant. At these stands, engines with mechanical fuel supply are now being tested. This operation is the final stage in the production of the motor, after which the finished engine is sent to the eng

On August 5, Avatr Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. (Avatr Technology), a premium NEV (New Energy Vehicle) maker backed by Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Automobile), signed a strategic cooperation agreement with British oil giant BP. The two parties will jointly invest in the construction of high-voltage supe

On June 16, Stellantis announced it is recalling an estimated 256,404 Chrysler vehicles in the U.S. following two safety defects being discovered in certain models that could affect fuel supply or rearview image display.
The two recalls affect 248,705 vehicles outside the U.S., including an estimated 60,287 Canadian

On December 2, Toyota presented its experimental hydrogen-powered combustion engine technology in GR Yaris.
The hydrogen-powered experimental GR Yaris and the Corolla Sport both feature the same G16E-GTS, 1.6-litre, in-line 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine that is found in GR Yaris, but with a modified fuel supply an

On November 8, Farizon Auto, the commercial truck unit of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely), revealed Homtruck. Vehicle production and deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2024.
The vehicle interior is arranged like a house which includes a shower, single bed, refrigerator, kitchen and washing machine. It offers s

On October 7, Nikola and TC Energy announced a strategic collaboration aimed at the development, construction, ownership and/or operation of critical hydrogen infrastructure for hydrogen fueled zero-emission heavy-duty trucks.
Joint development of hydrogen production hubs is intended to support Nikola’s projected hyd

On July 31, 2021, Toyota Motor Corporation entered a vehicle equipped with a developmental hydrogen-powered engine at the five-hour-long Super Taikyu Race in Autopolis located in Oita Prefecture, Japan.
The hydrogen engine-equipped vehicle has undergone rapid improvements in the last two or so months since its partic

On July 21, 2021, Volvo Cars Asia Pacific and BP China announced that they will form a strategic partnership and facilitate their targets in terms of climate neutrality, net zero emissions and sustainable development in China. The companies also plan to provide comprehensive energy solutions.
According to their glo

On July 5, KAMAZ announced that already next year, in 2022, the first hydrogen bus will be tested in Moscow. The corresponding agreement within the framework of the Moscow Urban Forum was signed by General Director of KAMAZ PTC Sergey Kogogin, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Road Infrastructure Development M