on Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”. Among the programs effectively voided by the bills is a California initiative that compelled the sale of zero-emission vehicles over the next decade, ultimately banning the sale of conventional, gas-powered cars in 2035. Also on June 12, a group of 11 states led by California filed suit challenging a repeal by Congress of the state’s 2035 EV...

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PHINIA announces agreement to acquire Swedish Electromagnet Invest AB On June 10,  Auburn Hills, Michigan-based PHINIA Inc. a leader in premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Swedish Electromagnet Invest AB (SEM). SEM is a provider of advanced natural gas, hydrogen and other alternative fuel ignition systems, ...

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Fund will provide GBP 432,000 to modernize a production line at its plant in Pontypool, which primarily manufactures brake calipers. This upgrade will help secure new business with Jaguar Land Rover and safeguard over 60 jobs. This funding will also be used to replace the site’s over-50-year-old gas heating system, improving energy efficiency and significantly reducing carbon emissions. (From Welsh government press release dated June 9, 2025)...

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Bill for the win,” a reference to the bill’s official title, the “Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Musk followed that up with another post, saying he was fine with the cuts to EV credits if Republicans removed what he called a “mountain of disgusting pork” from the bill, including subsidies for gas and oil. Trump on Truth Social later threatened to go after Musk’s government contracts at his various companies. “Elon was ‘wearing thin,...

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t recovery. GROB’s new Z-folders, with integrated notching and precise separator handling, improve performance in less space. A high-quality electrode magazine buffer ensures 95% system availability. A process developed by Dürr enables battery cells to be filled in a single step without residual gas. Unlike the conventional process, the electrolyte is filled directly into the cells at up to 30 bar. The technology is complemented by end-to-end ...

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ncreased 9.9% to 21,788 units (9.1% share), BMW rose 9.6% to 20,354 units (8.5% share), Skoda jumped 13.1% to 19,776 units (8.3% share), Audi decreased 2.6% to 17,764 units (7.4% share), SEAT dropped 18.9% to 13,011 units (5.4% share), and Opel plummeted 22.2% to 10,462 units (4.4% share). Sales of gasoline vehicles were down 24.1% to 67,921 units (28.4% share), hybrid vehicles (HVs) jumped 29.0% to 92,171 units with 38.5% share (of which plug-in...

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Witzenmann, Germany to present piping systems for thermal management at Battery Show Europe On May 27, Witzenmann GmbH announced that it will present its high-performance piping systems for thermal management of drive batteries in electric vehicles at Battery Show Europe 2025.  Witzenmann’s venting pipe system safely directs harmful gases away from EV battery housings during thermal events. Its heat-resistant, gas-tight design prevents flames ...

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ost of the Trump import tariffs with its "A Plan" discount program, typically reserved for employees. Ford led all other OEMs in May with a 16.3% increase to 220,959 vehicles across all powertrains, the company’s best May since 2019 and the third straight month of sales gains.  At Ford, sales of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, which represented 87% of sales, grew 17% in May compared to a year ago. Hybrids were up 29%, though EVs fell by a qu...

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Bosch starts Nox sensor Gen-3 line at Bidadi, India On May 29, in an investor update, Bosch Limited announced that it has inaugurated the Nox Sensor Gen-3 production line at the Bidadi plant. It is completed in just 67 days. This new line includes multi-gas calibration and SCU software flashing capabilities. The NOx sensor helps Indian OEMs to achieve cleaner emissions, with plans to supply global OEMs as well. Production has begun, with capacity...

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t to achieve using conventional machining.  The ORNL research team partnered with Collaborative Composites Solutions (CCS) operator of IACMI–The Composites Institute, to put the concept to the test with a 3D print a large battery enclosure mold, complete with intricate internal features. Using a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) additive manufacturing process at Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions, two near-net-shape dies were printed from stainles...

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EGA, UAE to supply solar aluminum to Hyundai Mobis On May 30, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates, announced an agreement to increase its CelestiAL solar aluminum supply to Hyundai Mobis. CelestiAL solar aluminum is the world’s first aluminum made commercially with solar power, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement is an extension of an existing supply agreement wi...

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DFCV, PetroChina forge partnership for energy supply On May 27, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) signed a comprehensive cooperation framework agreement with two PetroChina subsidiaries. Focusing on areas such as automobile sales services, oil and gas supply assurance, and New Energy transition, the three companies will fully tap into their respective superior resources to achieve a win-win situation. From a DFCV press release...

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Aisan Industry’s Mirai Plant equipped with carbon-neutral facilities to launch operation in FY2026 The Aisan Mirai Plant, which was under construction in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, by Aisan Industry Co., Ltd. (Aisan Industry), was completed on May 29, 2025. It is scheduled to start operation within FY2026 as a state-of-the-art carbon-neutral (virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions) factory. The new plant is the first factory in the Chubu cen...

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Traton Group accelerates decarbonization across global operations On May 28, Traton Group announced that it is working to reduce its environmental impact and supports the Paris Agreement goals. Although 97% of its greenhouse gas emissions come from vehicle use, the company is also cutting emissions from its own operations, such as production and R&D, which make up about 1% of total emissions. Currently, 41% of Traton’s energy comes from renewab...

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Iveco Bus opens advanced Prototype and Testing Center in Czech Republic On May 27, Iveco Bus opened a new Prototype and Testing Center at its Vysoke Myto plant in the Czech Republic, with the Czech Minister of Transport attending the ceremony. The center supports testing for all types of energy — natural gas, electric, and hydrogen. It’s a two-story facility with double the previous workspace, covering 4,100 square meters and handling prototy...

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MAZ, Belarus presents LNG-powered MAZ-54A02N truck at COMVEX 2025, Russia On May 28, Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) showcased a liquefied natural gas-powered truck tractor, the MAZ-54A02N, designed for transporting hazardous goods at the main international commercial vehicles and technologies exhibition, COMVEX. The MAZ-54A02N has cryogenic tanks that can hold 930 liters of gas, allowing gas storage for about 7 days without draining. The vehicle of...

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obility. GM will offer a mix of electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to meet different market needs. It will also introduce Super Cruise, its first hands-free driving technology, in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The Super Cruise technology works with both electric and gas-powered vehicles and uses real-time communication for safe hands-free driving. It is the only system that also supports hands-free trailering.  S...

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rization of electrified vehicles. Ikuyo aims to develop new products and find new markets by integrating the technology and customer foundation of Tamadai, which has strength in aluminum die-cast products. Tamadai produces products such as electric power steering gearboxes, rocker arms, and exhaust gas purification systems, and its customers include Japanese automakers and major parts suppliers. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on M...

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U.S. Senate votes to block California EV rules, House votes to end USD 7,500 EV credit On May 22, the U.S. Senate voted to block California's first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 as lawmakers passed the first of three resolutions to roll back the state's vehicle emissions standards. The vote sends President Donald Trump the measure to repeal a waiver granted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under fo...

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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 technology. Traditionally, hydrogen has been stored on-board the vehicle as compressed gas. The sLH2 refueling process uses a pump to slightly increase the pressure of the liquid hydrogen, making it subcooled. Due to this pressure, the b...

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