duces diesel engines at its Steyr site in Austria, where it manufactures 1.2 million combustion engines annually, with 23% being diesel. Electric motor production is ramping up, and the diesel engine range has been recently upgraded. The site is preparing for new vehicle launches through 2027 under EU7 standards. BMW is testing new fuel compatibility for its engines. Diesel engines support HVO100, B10, and eFuels under EN590, while gasoline engin...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

EU passenger car sales down 4.2% in September 2024 On October 22, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for September 2024. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) decreased 4.2% year-on-year to 1,118,083 units in September, while year-to-date sales increased 1.0% to 9,779,605 units.September sales in the EU dec...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

EU passenger car sales down 16.5% in August 2024 On September 19, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for August 2024. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) decreased 16.5% year-on-year to 755,717 units in August, while year-to-date sales increased 1.7% to 8,661,401 units. August sales in the EU decreased 18...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

-speed charging station for EVs with outputs up to 400 kW. These capabilities enable complex tests, real-world test simulations and on-site data analysis, allowing up to 850 tests annually. The expansion of the Emissions Centre addresses current and forthcoming legislative requirements, such as the EU7 emission standard. The Simulation Centre enhances Skoda's role in developing Volkswagen’s MQB27 platform and overseeing the EA211 gasoline engin...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/30

. However, we usually have investment plan for the next five years taking in consideration an analysis of the market in order to figure out what will happen in this coming period. What will happen in the mide-2030 goes beyond our present outlook. We have the substance to adapt in the future for the EU7, China 7 and USA regulations, so that we can plan into the 2030’s. 7. Ramp up of e-mobilityAbout 20% of Mercedes-Benz’s cars are EVs and PHEVs...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/26

powders will be offered in size ranges suitable for all existing powder-based metal additive technologies in manufacturing industries. They can also be used in the latest technological developments such as the brake disc coatings being developed to help Automotive OEMs and Tier Ones comply with the EU7 regulation on particle emissions. Based on ArcelorMittal press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/23

EU passenger car sales up 11.1% in September 2023 On October 20, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for September 2023. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 11.1% year-on-year to 1,166,728 units in September, while year-to-date sales increased 17.0% to 9,684,894 units.    Sales in the EU incre...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/23

EU passenger car sales up 20.7% in August 2023 On September 20, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for August 2023. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 20.7% year-on-year to 904,509 units in August, while year-to-date sales increased 17.9% to 8,516,943 units.    Sales in the EU increased 21.0...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/21

stment plan to help transform Spain into an industrial hub for electric mobility. They spoke about the need to work together on the rollout of electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure. The CEO of the Volkswagen Group also asked the Spanish government for support for balanced EU7 legislation and Europe's strategic independence in terms of energy and the supply of raw materials and components. Volkswagen Group discussed the ...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/08

Volta Trucks confirms U.S. market entry strategy, production On May 5, Volta Trucks revealed its strategic product, services, and manufacturing roadmap for entry into the North American market. The plan will see the first Volta Zero vehicles operating on Los Angeles’ streets by the end of 2023.Product introduction into North America will be led by a 33,000 lbs. Class 7 truck, equivalent to a European 16-ton truck, featuring a dry or refrigerate...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/06

ne systems, reducing hydrogen consumption and increasing range.  Garrett’s award-winning 48-volt and 400-volt E-Turbo technology integrate a high-speed electric motor directly on the turbo shaft to provide electrically assisted boosting for both mild and full hybrid vehicles focused on achieving EU7 emissions targets and fuel economy challenges. Its E-Compressor electrifies the boosting system in combination with a turbocharger. The E-Compress...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/27

EU passenger car sales down 25.2% in September 2021 On October 15, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for September 2021. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) decreased 25.2% year-on-year to 972,723 units in September, while year-to-date sales increased 6.9% to 9,161,918 units.Sales in the EU decreased 23....

News  Updated at: 2021/10/25

n, the actuator's special installation in the turbocharger makes it modular and easy to industrialize. The range of applications is generally broad, and practical trials are currently underway. The partners see great potential for electrically assisted turbochargers, particularly with a view to the EU7 emissions standard. In electrified turbochargers, e-motors are used to optimally support the turbocharging process and improve response. In additi...

News  Updated at: 2021/10/11

Benteler presents electrically heated catalytic converter for EU-7 standard Benteler announced an electrically heated catalytic converter for EU-7 emissions standard. It reduces pollutant emissions to almost zero during cold starting. Together with Oberland Mangold, the experts in metal substrates and catalyser systems, Benteler now offers a solution that ensures the exhaust gas treatment system which ensures almost 100% removal of pollutants dur...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/24

than 35%. The HEV platform generates a maximum power of 160kW and supports full hybrids, plug-in hybrids and extended-range hybrids. It achieves an energy saving ratio of 35%, with actual fuel consumption of 4.1L/100km. The EV platform has been used to develop several models such as the EU5 and the EU7 and will strive to achieve a range of 1,000km+ while ensuring a peak torque of 800Nm in the future.The brand also released the @me intelligent pla...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/30

ing Benz and Beijing Hyundai during the event. The automaker will also display the intelligent connected vehicle technologies developed by its research institute. With regard to self-developed brands, the BEIJING brand will exhibit two fuel-powered models (U7 and X7), three battery electric models (EU7, EU5 and EX3), and the X7, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with an overall cruising range of 1,063km. The Beijing Off-road brand will exhibit th...

News  Updated at: 2020/11/19

omous vehicle jointly developed by Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd. (BAIC Group) and Didi Chuxing (DiDi, a mobile transportation platform in China that offers app-based ride-hailing services) was unveiled at the conference. The aforementioned L4 autonomous vehicle is a model refitted based on the EU7 battery electric sedan developed by Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. The vehicle is equipped with industry-leading hardware and software solutio...

News  Updated at: 2020/11/16

mber 24, the BEIJING brand of Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd. (BAIC Group) announced that its RADIANCE concept will premiere at the Auto China 2020 which will be opened on September 26. Other models such as BEIJING-X7 PHEV, the first plug-in hybrid model of the BEIJING brand, BEIJING-X7, BEIJING-EU7 and BEIJING-EU5 will also be exhibited at the exhibition. BEIJING RADIANCE is an all-new flagship concept of the BEIJING brand. It is equipped wit...

News  Updated at: 2020/09/25

motive Group Co., Ltd. (BAIC Group).   The BAIC Kunming base is built to produce new energy passenger vehicles mainly for online ride-hailing vehicles, taxis, official vehicles, driving training vehicles and other private users. Vehicles delivered on this occasion include BEIJING-EU5 and BEIJING-EU7 produced at the Kunming base. Moreover, the Kunming base has the capacity to produce new energy vehicles like the EU300 battery replacement versi...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/22

up) announced that vehicles under the BEIJING brand will adopt the “BEIJING” logo. The BEIJING brand was jointly launched by Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. and BAIC Motor Corporation Limited in 2019. 8 vehicles are currently available under the brand. Recommended models include the EU5 and EU7 battery electric vehicles and the all-new mid-sized SUV X7. On the same day, the brand began preorders of the X7 vehicle, with prices ranging from...

News  Updated at: 2020/05/19