PHINIA Inc., US completes acquisition of Swedish Electromagnet Invest AB On August 1, PHINIA Inc. completed the acquisition of Swedish Electromagnet Invest AB (SEM), a provider of advanced natural gas, hydrogen and other alternative fuel ignition systems, injector stators and linear position sensors for on- and off-highway commercial vehicle and industrial markets. This acquisition supports PHINIA’s strategy to invest in alternative fuel techno...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

des nine production sites across Europe, China, and the US, and involves a workforce of approximately 2,500 employees. The enterprise value amounts to USD 336 million, of which USD 160 million is to be paid at closing.  The iron foundry in Leipzig (Germany), along with the aerospace and industrial gas turbine operations located in Novazzano, Stabio (Switzerland) and Arad (Romania), are not part of the transaction. The divestment process for thes...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Trump EPA proposes repeal of scientific finding that allows climate regulation On July 29, President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. The proposed EPA rule would rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding that determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases contribute to clima...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

is powering the global launch of the Volvo EX30 Cross Country compact electric SUV. ECARX’s Cloudpeak cross-domain software stack is built on a unified global platform, allowing automakers to easily adapt their vehicles for different markets. In Europe, it includes a Google Automotive Services (GAS) certified system that integrates Google apps and services. In China, it uses Android Automotive OS (AAOS). This helps automakers meet different r...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

vy and light duty).  The new testing capabilities will have their own hydrogen supply and storage area (H2@max 500 bar) with  a compressor and intermediate storage tank, and control/safety system for compressor/storage. It will have a Hydrogen flow meter and an analyzer, a safety system, multiple gas sensors, new fire detection sensors, etc. It will also support the adaptation of conventional exhaust measuring instruments. Based on Johnson Matt...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

s will co-develop products with greater market competitiveness through VAVE cost reduction cooperation. The partnership between the two companies began in 2009, with items of cooperation starting from valve stems and gradually expanding to intelligent suspension system products such as air springs, gas storage tanks, height sensors, and gas supply units and pipeline systems, as well as automotive safety and intelligent perception products such as...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

sources, and critical raw materials.   On steel and aluminium, the EU and the US will reduce barriers, and tariffs will be cut to mitigate the common external challenge of global overcapacity. They are planning a quota system. They will also increase energy cooperation. The EU will replace Russian gas and oil with significant purchases of US LNG, oil, and nuclear fuels. The deal will ensure immediate tariff relief. The EU will give better access...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Los Angeles Auto Show returns November 21-30 On July 22, tickets were announced for the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, returning to the Los Angeles Convention Center from November 21 to 30, 2025. This year's show introduces new attractions, immersive exhibits, and breakthrough technology showcases. The latest EV, gas and hybrid vehicles will be available for test drives on a series of indoor and outdoor tracks designed for hands-on exploration, as w...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/26

able in select Fiat, Jeep, and Ram models with Uconnect 4 or Uconnect 5 systems. It allows drivers to easily find nearby services, offers, and points of interest directly through the infotainment screen. More Stellantis brands will be added in future updates. Drivers can quickly locate restaurants, gas stations, charging points, car washes, parking, convenience stores, or even Stellantis dealerships while on the go. The platform helps them make s...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

IVECO launches S-Way truck in Argentina On July 8, IVECO Argentina unveiled the new S-Way in the country. The S-Way is available in diesel (4x2, 6x2, 6x4) and Natural Gas (NG) versions. It features the new FPT Cursor 13 common rail Euro VI engine, delivering 480hp to 540 hp, and promises up to 10% to 15% fuel savings. The NG version offers 460 hp and a range of up to 550 km on CNG, offering lower emissions and operating costs. All models are test...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

ystem uses a combustion engine solely to generate electricity, which then powers the electric motor or recharges the battery. According to Stellantis' VP of Engineering for South America, Marcio Tonani, this setup delivers the benefits of pure electric driving with the flexibility of refueling at a gas station. This results in a lighter, more efficient system with consistent performance. Leapmotor’s VP for South America, Fernando Varela, emphas...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

embly capacity to build increased volumes of the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL SUVs, according to Anthony Andro, plant communications manager. While the Orion plant was planned to build EVs after the expansion, GM said on said June 10 that it would be moving production of gas-powered vehicles to the Michigan facility instead. (Detroit Free Press and other sources on July 15, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

derscore Vietnam’s commitment to sustainable growth, green vehicle production, and resource security. Notably, the decree eases production volume requirements for preferential import tariffs. Manufacturers of petrol or diesel vehicles can now count electric, hybrid, fuel cell, biofuel, or natural gas-powered units toward their total output, making it easier to qualify and encouraging green investment. Additionally, companies holding over 35% sh...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

rity and electrical safety. Pre-crash inspections include visual checks, insulation verification, and electrical tests. During impact tests, advanced sensors monitor for short circuits, thermal runaway, and fire risks. Post-collision, the vehicles are isolated and monitored with thermal cameras and gas detectors for at least 24 hours. Any instability activates automated fire suppression systems. In emergencies, a custom immersion tank is used to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

KAMAZ, Russia unveils K5 LNG truck with 1,600 km range at INNOPROM 2025 On July 7, KAMAZ presented its latest generation of K5 gas-powered vehicles at the 15th International Industrial Exhibition INNOPROM, held in Yekaterinburg, Russia from July 7 to 10, 2025. The KAMAZ-54901 from the latest K5 generation is equipped with a KAMAZ R6 gas engine (Euro 5) producing 460 hp, an automated gearbox, and two cryotanks with a total capacity of 1,060 litre...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Mahle holds technical seminar at Weichai Power Mahle held a technical seminar at Weichai Power to exhibit nearly 20 innovative products in the fields of hydrogen energy, electric drive systems, and thermal management and conduct in-depth exchanges on topics such as supporting components for natural gas engines and high-efficiency diesel engines, as well as the New Energy transformation of commercial vehicles. The hydrogen engine on display employ...

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a partnership with the Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Division of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). Both parties will collaborate on the joint research and development of cleaner energy mobility solutions, with a focus on electric vehicles (EVs), compressed natural gas (CNG), and the necessary infrastructure. They will utilize the NADDC Training Institute as a hub for innovation and skills development and support...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

echniques, processes, and technologies. All projects are expected to begin operations before 2030. Upon completion, these projects will have a combined manufacturing capacity of around 56 GWh of EV battery cells per year. Over the first 10 years of operation, they are projected to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 91 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The following projects have been selected for funding: ACCEPT Automotive Ce...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

orward in reducing the carbon footprint of automotive manufacturing. The collaboration combines advanced steelmaking technologies with next-generation electrocoat solutions. The results were presented at the SURCAR automotive painting conference in Cannes, France. The study revealed that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the steel material required to build a vehicle can be reduced by up to 30% by using ArcelorMittal’s electric arc furnace (E...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

July 9 to agree to a trade arrangement with Trump before tariffs on nearly all of the bloc’s exports to the U.S. jump to 50%. The EU is seeking to address non-tariff barriers mostly through its simplification agenda and has proposed exploring strategic purchases areas, including liquefied natural gas and artificial intelligence tech, as well as working with the U.S. on common economic security challenges. In 2024, the EU exported EUR 52.8 billi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02