On September 22, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that it is lending EUR 15 million to PWO Group. The EIB loan covers machinery for a new manufacturing facility that PWO Group opened last year in Cacak in central Serbia. The new plant produces advanced lightweight components for the automotive industry, i
On September 14, VW unveiled the Mission Efficiency prototype, a near-production electric vehicle that showcases technologies aimed at maximizing efficiency.
The prototype set three world records, including the lowest drag coefficient for a road-approved car (Cd 0.158), ideal-condition energy consumption of 6.48 kWh/
Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) announced that FORVIA SE will unveil for the first time a unified vision for the commercial vehicle (CV) industry that brings together its five business groups at IAA Transportation 2026 from September 14-20.
FORVIA will highlight advanced solutions, including safety, comfort, lig
Ningbo Tuopu Group Co., Ltd (Tuopu Group) announced that it had approved the postponement of certain projects financed with proceeds from its share offering. The expected dates for these projects to reach their intended operational status have been postponed from July or August 2026 to December 2027. The affected pro
Chenzhi Automobile Technology Group Co., Ltd. (Chenzhi Group) announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for joint venture cooperation with GAC Component Co., Ltd. (GAC Commponent) in Guangzhou, China. According to the MOU, Chenzhi (Chongqing) Lightweight Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Ch
In an investor update, Sharda Motor Industries Limited announced that during the last quarter of FY 2026 (ending March 31, 2026), it filed two additional patents, bringing the total number of patents filed to 22 and the total awarded patents to 4. Its R&D efforts are focused across emission and thermal management, li
ElringKlinger AG presented itself at Auto China 2026 as a technology and development partner, with a focus on the Chinese and Asian markets as well as on New Energy Vehicles (NEV) applications of global relevance. The company emphasized its R&D capabilities and “local-for-local” approach to support global OEMs, inclu
On April 9, Riversimple announced that it had received GBP 1.7 million for the Zero Emission Lightweight Long Range (ZELLOR) project. Riversimple is the lead company in the ZELLOR project, to demonstrate a vehicle with the unprecedented balance of zero emissions, light weight, and a 400-mile range. Funding is part of
At the 5th Seres Lightweighting Conference, Vibracoustic, a Freudenberg SE subsidiary, exhibited a range of innovative lightweight automotive NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) reduction solutions. These solutions included several lightweight products for EVs, such as dual plastic spring pads made with double-laye
On October 15, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) announced that Toyota will lead a consortium to research and develop a new lightweight battery electric vehicle in Derbyshire, UK.
The project aims to accelerate the shift to zero tailpipe emission transport by validating a novel, lightweight battery electric veh
On September 25, FEV, an international engineering service provider, announced a strategic collaboration with the Japanese technology company Nature Architects (NA) to jointly develop innovative vehicle structures. The partnership aims to set new standards in lightweight construction, functionality, and development e
On August 7, Geely Auto announced that Geely Automobile Research Institute (GRI) and TE Connectivity recently established a joint innovation lab in Ningbo, Zhejiang. The lab will focus on objectives such as next-generation electronic and electrical architecture innovation, wiring harness material innovation, automoti
TI Automotive, formed through ABC Technologies’ acquisition of TI Fluid Systems in April 2025, will present its combined portfolio to the European market for the first time at IAA Mobility 2025, in Munich, Germany.
By combining TI Fluid Systems’ fluid management expertise with ABC Technologies’ strength in lightweig
On July 3, PWO Group opened its new engineering and production site in Čačak, Serbia. It will commence production towards the end of 2025. It will see an investment of EUR 28 million. The new facility is built on a 100,000 square meter site with a scope for further expansion.
The PWO Group will engineer and produce s
Benteler Group (Benteler) has partnered with Tongji University for joint research and talent development. Both partners will research on key topics such as lightweight construction, vehicle safety, and sustainable mobility. They also promote young talent through internships, training programs, and a dedicated scholar
On May 26, Borealis announced an investment of EUR 100 million in a new High Melt Strength polypropylene (HMS PP) line at its Burghausen, Germany, facility. The start-up is planned for the second half of 2026. The new line will triple Borealis’ supply capability for fully recyclable HMS PP.
It will increase productio
On May 20, ROX Motor partnered with Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company specializing in polyolefin solutions, to advance sustainable mobility based on advanced polyolefin innovation, designed to meet the needs of drivers in the Middle East and around the world.
In the partnership, ROX Motor and Borouge will wor
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