of 2026. The SAAR for March came in at 1.85 million units, again lower than earlier in the year, and the lowest level seen since September 2025. The ZEV market picked up in March, with a number of models surpassing 1,000 sales for the month after a combination of renewed Federal incentives and high gas prices encouraged a switch in propulsion means. For Q1 2026, the market came in at 406,000 units, down 4.4% from the same period in 2025, with hig...

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(MoU) with Arvedi in Cremona, Italy. The agreement sets the strategic direction for integrating Arvzero steel grades into the KIRCHHOFF Automotive product portfolio in the coming years, making an important contribution to reducing its Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions include indirect greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain, such as those from purchased goods and services or transport and logistics provided by external partners. Based ...

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fuel consumption, and increased power compared to conventional hydrogen engines. These trucks use High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI), a technology where a small amount of fuel is injected at high pressure to initiate combustion before hydrogen is added. Volvo already uses this technology in its gas-powered trucks. The hydrogen combustion engine trucks are ideal for long-distance transport and in areas with limited charging infrastructure or t...

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ntion technology with S&Inno's next-generation thermal-runaway-prevention technology, they aim to solve the EV battery fire problem fundamentally. Specifically, Intellivix's AI technology will monitor battery temperatures in real time and detect signs of fire, such as subtle temperature changes and gas generation, in advance. At the same time, S&Inno's non-combustible material technology will be used to block the spread of fire physically and to ...

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GM to increase heavy duty pickup production at Flint Assembly, Michigan On March 30, Detroit News and other sources reported that GM will increase production at its heavy-duty truck plant in Flint, Michigan to six days a week starting in June, citing strong demand for the large pickups despite the rise in gas and diesel prices. “General Motors is making strategic adjustments to Flint Assembly’s production schedule to align with strong custome...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Nigeria includes electric vehicles in PiCNG policy On March 26, the President of Nigeria approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles (EV). The initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV). The Initiative will continue to drive the deployment of CNG infrastructure, CNG vehicles and equipment, and nati...

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ess operations, investments, and properties to Ghana. IVM stated that it is deepening its roots, expanding its operations, and positioning itself as a key player in Africa's automotive future, starting from Nigeria. As part of this commitment, it is advancing significant plans in compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) production, with the near completion of a major facility in Nnewi, Anambra State. Based on social media updates of...

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Posco Future M develops natural graphite anode material using methane gas Posco Future M Co., Ltd. (Posco Future M) of South Korea and Molten of the United States have agreed to jointly develop natural graphite anode materials using methane gas. Through this agreement, Posco Future M will combine its anode material technology with Molten's methane-based graphite production technology to strengthen its anode material supply chain. Molten will prod...

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forts toward economic security will be given more weight than before. Amid concerns over a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) investment, the revisions aim to encourage the domestic production of core components such as batteries, and simultaneously aim for carbon neutrality (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero) in the supply chain and the automotive society. The new evaluation criteria will include initiatives for stable suppl...

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r Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT) stated that since February 28, diesel prices have been increasing, which poses serious challenges in the commercial vehicle space. The current conflict exposes the fragility of fuel supply. Long-term stability depends on reducing reliance on global oil and gas markets. Transitioning to alternative technologies, such as battery-electric or hydrogen-cell HGVs, can mitigate impacts, and if fuel prices stay ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Dynamic Map Platform, Waseda University to conduct joint research on accurate virtual road networks On March 25, Dynamic Map Platform Co., Ltd. (DMP) announced that it has signed a joint research agreement with Waseda University to more accurately reproduce road networks in virtual environments. For vehicle model certification and evaluations on vehicles before their launch, exhaust gas performance is verified in Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test...

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Precision Camshafts, India flags LPG-linked risk at its plant due to middle east crises On March 26, Precision Camshafts Limited (PCL) announced that its manufacturing at its Solapur plant has been temporarily affected after liquefied petroleum gas supplies were disrupted by global energy supply-chain issues linked to the Middle East conflict. The company cautioned that operations may face partial disruption if LPG availability does not improve, ...

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obal LV market perspective, though, the economic drag elsewhere would be the greater concern. Higher energy prices for longer, coupled with a hit to consumer confidence via negative wealth effects as asset prices plunge, and a general drag on economic growth, would hit vehicle sales. Higher oil and gas prices would also raise the cost of manufacturing. This impact would certainly drag on major markets like the US, Europe and Japan. Europe, a reg...

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Denso, Aisin, and Toho Gas start joint demonstration for supplying e-methane through CO2 recycling On March 24, Denso Corporation (Denso), Aisin Corporation (Aisin), and Toho Gas Co., Ltd. (Toho Gas) announced that they have begun a joint demonstration test for the recovery of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from plants and reuse them to produce “e-methane”, a raw material of city gas. In the demonstration test, the CO2 separated and collected f...

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lectric and hybrid chassis in-house at its Garden Grove, California headquarters, including all major vehicle systems including the powertrain, battery system, steering, brakes, and more. Frazer produces its products in Houston, Texas. Harbinger's PHEV offering combines its proven EV chassis with a gas-powered range extender that recharges the battery when needed.  (Harbinger release on March 25, 2026)...

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rties The Toyota Mobility Foundation (chaired by Akio Toyoda) announced on March 23 that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Itoshima City in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu University, and Showa Jidosha (Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture). Aiming to achieve carbon neutrality (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero) and resolve local transportation challenges, the four parties will consider expanding the operation of fuel cell buse...

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Kirloskar Ferrous, India resumes Solapur HPML operations after brief LPG disruption On March 21, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries has restarted one of the two High Pressure Moulding Lines at its Solapur plant from March 21, 2026, after switching from liquefied petroleum gas to an alternate fuel due to LPG supply disruption linked to the Middle East conflict. The company said the temporary stoppage, first disclosed on March 17, did not have any materi...

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Spain announces tax benefit for purchase of electric vehicles On March 20, the Government of Spain announced urgent measures in response to the impact of the war in the Middle East, including tax cuts on electricity and fuel and aid for the most affected sectors. A 15% income tax deduction is planned for buying an electric or plug-in vehicle. The measures also include a reduction in VAT on gasoline and diesel fuels, electricity, and natural gas....

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er the 2025 U.S.-Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement announced in February 2026, the U.S. welcomed a second tranche of Japanese investments, including USD 40 billion from GE Vernova Hitachi in Tennessee and Alabama to build small modular reactor power plants and USD 33 billion in natural gas generation facilities in Pennsylvania and Texas. The two leaders discussed the threat posed by restriction of strategic supply chains, including c...

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s, the dedicated team for solid-state batteries will grow to over 1,200 people, and the total R&D funding will exceed CNY 10 billion. Future investment in all-solid-state batteries will have no upper limit. Furthermore, Chery Auto announced its carbon neutrality targets, namely, reducing greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle manufactured by over 60% by 2030 (compared with 2023 levels), achieving carbon neutrality for self-operated business by 2037...

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