On July 31, Pavna Industries Limited announced the acquisition of approximately 4.64 acres of land within approximately 80 kilometers of the upcoming Jewar Airport in Uttar Pradesh. This strategic land acquisition is in line with its vision of long-term capacity expansion and infrastructure development to support ant

In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Eicher Motors updated about its Royal Enfield motorcycle developments. The company upgraded all India and EU variants for OBD2B compliance by adding downstream O2 sensors and high OSC catalysts.
Its engine improvements included SN-grade oil and vanadium-coated cam chain pins for t

MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) announced that it will present its technologies in three strategic areas to accelerate electrification and reduce CO2 emissions at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, from September 9 to 14, 2025.
It will present a new range extender that boosts the range of electric vehicles (EVs), with a rated

Cummins launched the 3rd-generation technology platform for F-series engines in Beijing.
The F series is the world’s first Cummins light-duty engine series, with 2 million units supplied to global customers. The newly launched platform has the following features. It adopts a 2,000-bar ultra-high-pressure common rail

On July 14, Pavna Industries Limited announced that its subsidiary, Pavna Sunworld Autotech Pvt. Ltd., has commenced production and supply of oil pumps to Hero MotoCorp Ltd., India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer.
The oil pumps are being supplied for Hero MotoCorp’s high-volume models, Splendor and Glamour, across

Mahle held a technical seminar at Weichai Power to exhibit nearly 20 innovative products in the fields of hydrogen energy, electric drive systems, and thermal management and conduct in-depth exchanges on topics such as supporting components for natural gas engines and high-efficiency diesel engines, as well as the Ne

On May 20, Punch Powertrain introduced the DHT120/150, a new entry-level hybrid transmission. The affordable hybrid technology system uses two electric motors and dual inverters, designed for small cars with gasoline engines under 2L, including both HEVs and PHEVs. It ensures smooth driving and high efficiency.
The D

On May 21, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iwatani Corporation to develop hydrogen refueling technology for hydrogen-fueled commercial vehicles. Both companies are studying the use of subcooled liquid hydrogen (sLH2) refueling technol

Trelleborg AB (Trelleborg) has launched the Stefa HiSpin EV40, a precision-engineered elastomer radial shaft seal for EV motors. It provides low friction sealing while enhancing powertrain efficiency.
The seal features Trelleborg’s patented Phase-Shifted-Wave (PSW) technology, which actively pumps fluid back to the o

On March 20, Ineos Automotive announced the opening of a EUR 15 million biomass heat plant at its Hambach plant. The facility, with a 9.2-megawatt output, will use up to 14,000 tonnes of sustainably sourced woodchips annually to meet 78% of the facility’s heating needs.
The biomass plant features two boilers with joi

Aisin Corporation (Aisin) announced that it will terminate operation of its Gamagori Plant. To strengthen its competitiveness, Aisin has been proceeding with the global restructuring of its manufacturing organization. As part of this effort, Aisin will transfer production of products manufactured at the Gamagori Plan

Valeo Group (Valeo) has supplied several parts for the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, which was named “Car of the Year 2025” at the Brussels Motor Show.
These components include (i) front headlamps featuring a unique signature 3D effect, produced in Angers (France), (ii) full LED rear lights with a retro-futuristic touch

On January 11, Pavna Industries Limited announced that it signed a lease deed for 99 years acquiring two plots located at SIPCOT Industrial Park, Shoolagiri (Future Mobility Park), Krishnagiri District (B District), Tamil Nadu with a total area of 4.33 acres for the consideration of INR 73.61 million.
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On December 10, ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that two new Porsche models, the Panamera and Taycan, are using sMOTION active suspension system. Each features Porsche’s “Active Ride” air suspension which uses sMOTION’s damper and valve technology. This system adapts damping force exactly to the corresponding dr

On December 6, TVS Motor Company unveiled its next-gen TVS RTXD4 engine platform. It is conceptualized, designed, and developed in-house, at its R&D Centre in Hosur. The TVS RT-XD4 300 will be the first engine on the new platform.
The TVS RT-XD4 engine platform has dual overhead cams with downdraft ports, a dual oil

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (DAAE) successfully ignited the N20TC supercharged CNG (compressed natural gas) engine for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). The N20TC boasts the advantages of the optimal single-cylinder displacement of 0.5L and pressurized natural gas, serving as a superb high-power and low-energy-cons

On November 19, BMW announced that its Competence Center for Battery Cell Manufacturing (CMCC) in Parsdorf has earned EMAS certification for its high environmental standards. Its battery cell production systems meet strict immission control requirements. The facility uses 100% renewable energy, avoiding fossil fuels

On April 24, Volvo Trucks North America announced a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by fueling newly assembled trucks with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable fuel, as they depart from the New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in Dublin, Virginia.
All Volvo trucks for the North Am

JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) has decided to sell its hydroelectric pump manufacturing business in France to ACI Groupe, as part of its European business structural reform.
JTEKT is working to eliminate deficits in its European business by continuing to carry out structural reforms such as consolidation of bases and sele