imately 50% additional fuel capacity and extending the vehicle range by as much as 120 miles. With this feature, the Xcelsior CHARGE FC can cover longer routes and more demanding duty cycles more efficiently. This announcement is being made in partnership with Humboldt Transit Authority in northern California, one of the first agencies to deploy the extended range option in its fleet, exceeding expectations in both range and reliability. New Flye...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

DTNA, Aeva expand partnership on enhanced 4D LiDAR for autonomous trucks On July 16, Aeva, a Mountain View, California provider of next-gen sensing and perception systems, announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) to advance the commercialization of autonomous vehicles through enhanced production of Aeva’s state-of-the-art 4D LiDAR technology. As part of the strengthened collaboration, DTNA is providing additiona...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Joby to expand manufacturing capacity in California and Ohio On July 15, Joby Aviation announced the expansion of its site in Marina, California, which will double its aircraft production capacity at that location. The total site now spans approximately 435,500 square feet and will support the scale-up of commercial operations.  Once fully operational, the expanded Marina site is expected to be able to produce up to 24 aircraft per year, nearly ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

U.S. DoD investing USD 400 million in MP Materials for rare earths On July 10, rare-earth mining company MP Materials CEO Jim Litinsky said that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will become its largest shareholder by buying USD 400 million of its stock and providing another USD 150 million loan. Las Vegas-based MP Materials owns the only rare-earth mine in the U.S., at Mountain Pass, California. MP Materials had acquired the rare earths mine,...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

m that provides an estimated driving range of up to 528 miles with a full payload along with rapid refueling capabilities. The BM860H meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and has obtained Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification while certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is under review. Cenntro plans for key components for the BM860H to be sourced primarily from U.S. based manufac...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Alps Alpine and DSP Concepts strengthen partnership for external sales of software licenses Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (Alps Alpine) announced that it will further strengthen its partnership with DSP Concepts, Inc. (DSP Concepts), headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, for accelerating the delivery of advanced sound technologies to the market. Alps Alpine has independently developed and packaged proprietary applications using Audio Weaver, a d...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

US Applied Intuition aiming to become extensive tier-1 software supplier with focus on partnerships with Japanese automakers Applied Intuition (California), a US startup of autonomous driving software and simulation tools, held a press conference in Tokyo on June 2 to announce its activities in the global and Japanese markets. The company is collaborating with Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) and others. Qasar Younis, co-founder and Chief Executive O...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Lyten acquires Northvolt’s Dwa ESS operations in Gdansk, Poland On July 1, San Jose, California-based Lyten, a global leader in lithium-sulfur batteries, announced the acquisition of Northvolt’s Dwa ESS operations in Gdansk, Poland.  The 25,000 square meter (270,000 sq ft) battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing and R&D facility is the largest BESS manufacturing facility in Europe and was part of Northvolt Systems. Lyten and Nort...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

l drive, 11,000 lb GVWR, and safety features like Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, and Forward Collision Alert. It is compatible with CCS fast chargers nationwide and comes with a CCS-to-NACS adapter for access to Tesla Superchargers. The G3 features a motorized lift bed that transforms into a California King, and a newly-designed insulated rear door that improves energy efficiency without sacrificing the view. Grounded reengineered the elec...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

ation of 56 new jobs in Robertson County, comprises the addition of 60,000 square feet of space dedicated to manufacturing and warehouse as well as additional square footage to support the company’s business operations. Advanex Americas originally relocated its U.S. headquarters to Tennessee from California in 2021. Its parent company, Advanex, is headquartered in Tokyo. Advanex Americas is one of 22 international locations and the only facilit...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

ew 2026 CX-5 on July 10 at 1:00 AM PT. Crafted to fit urban and active lifestyles, the all-new 2026 CX-5 is intended for both life-long customers and those new to Mazda. Mazda included teaser shots of the new CX-5 side view in its release. Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia....

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Volvo Cars and GlobalLogic deepen engineering collaboration On July 1, Santa Clara, California-based GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in digital engineering, announced it has been selected in Volvo Cars’ partnership ecosystem as one of the strategic partners within engineering services globally.  With this collaboration, GlobalLogic and Volvo Cars will continue working together to create the next generation of faster, smart...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

VW unveils eHybrid 4MOTION AWD PHEV system for Multivan and California On June 30, VW Commercial Vehicles announced that it has developed a new plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system for the Multivan and California, called eHybrid 4MOTION. It uses one electric motor on each axle, offering electric driving, strong traction, and long-distance capability. There are four drive modes i.e., Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Individual. In Eco and Comfort, the re...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

RIZON Truck expands California presence with new customer deliveries On June 27, RIZON Truck, a division of Daimler Trucks, announced that it is continuing to scale its California presence with new vehicle deliveries to both municipal and commercial customers, including Treefort Entertainment, LA Percussion, and South Bay Fabrication. RIZON’s delivery announcement in California follows a flurry of deliveries in Canada, with units now operating ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

assistant, and revealed plans to bring its Arc GPU to cars. Intel’s newly appointed CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, said in April that the company would “reduce the size” of its workforce in the Q2 2025. The company has informed employees of layoffs coming to its foundry business, and submitted a notice in California for layoffs impacting 107 employees at its Santa Clara headquarters. (multiple sources on June 26, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

r network, visiting prospective clients and those who have placed deposits. The Karma Kaveya, which is draped in carbon fiber bodywork with butterfly doors with up to 1,000 hp of pure electric power, begins production in 2027 at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center (KICC) in Moreno Valley, California. Kaveya is underpinned by Software-Defined Vehicle Architecture (SDVA) developed in partnership with leading technology companies. The 3rd ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

QuantumScape announces Cobra separator process enters baseline production On June 25, QuantumScape Corp., the San Jose, California-based leader in next-gen solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, announced a major milestone in the scale-up of its production capabilities: the successful integration of its advanced Cobra separator process into baseline cell production, bringing its technology closer to commercialization. Cobra forms the found...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

VinFast expands in U.S. with first dealership in California On June 18, VinFast announced its first authorized dealership in California, representing a key milestone in VinFast's global strategy to expand its sales model through a network of dealerships across the country. Located in San Diego, VinFast's newest dealership is set to officially begin operations in late June. The location will provide California consumers with the opportunity to exp...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

XCharge North America, Gateway Fleets bring advanced EV charging to California On June 24, XCharge North America, a subsidiary of XCHG Limited and a provider of high-power EV charging and battery-integrated solutions, announced it has deployed two dual-dispenser GridLink chargers at a newly launched EV charging depot in Riverside, California, developed and operated by Gateway Fleets, the electrification platform purpose-built for last-mile delive...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Helm.ai releases Level 3 urban perception system On June 19, Honda-backed Helm.ai, a California-based provider of advanced AI software for high-end ADAS, autonomous driving, and robotics automation, announced Helm.ai Vision, a production-grade urban perception system designed for Level 2+ and Level 3 autonomous driving in mass-market vehicles.  Built using Helm.ai’s proprietary Deep Teaching technology, Helm.ai Vision delivers advanced surroun...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/21