trade fair in the world for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles, and construction equipment. This year’s exhibition spotlighted the industry’s shift towards decarbonisation, with heavy-duty truck manufacturers unveiling a range of electric, hydrogen, and renewable fuel-powered vehicles aimed at transforming construction logistics. Heavy-Duty Trucks Lead the Electrification Charge In the c...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

ss 5/6 truck, the ZM8, at ACT Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California.  A subsidiary of ZO Motors based in Japan, ZM Trucks is a leader in innovative new-energy commercial vehicles. ZO Motors specializes in the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of intelligent new-energy commercial vehicles with powertrain choices that include Battery Electric, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric and to-be-announced Hydrogen ICE.  ZM Trucks' commercial vehicles are currently expan...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

PHINIA, US and KG Mobility to develop a 2.2L hydrogen internal combustion engine On April 15, PHINIA Inc. announced a partnership with South Korean OEM, KG Mobility (KGM), to design, develop, and supply a 2.2-litre hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) for light commercial vehicles. The partnership aims to provide a zero-carbon fuel alternative to an existing KGM diesel engine.  Under the partnership, PHINIA will design a tailored H2ICE sy...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

a Sustainable and Connected Future." At the event, the Thai Industry Minister unveiled 3 core strategies to advance Thailand’s auto parts industry as part of the “Stand, Save, Build” initiative. These include: (i) Encouraging local manufacturers to transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) components to electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen technology, AI-driven systems, and automation; (ii) Preserving the ICE production base by support...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Demonstration operating mileage of world’s first hydrogen hybrid passenger vehicle exceeds 10,000km On March 13, the GAC R&D Center announced that the demonstration operating mileage of the Trumpchi E9 hydrogen hybrid MPV, the world’s first hydrogen hybrid passenger vehicle, exceeded 10,000km during field testing under various operating conditions in Tianjin. This has fully validated key indicators of hydrogen internal combustion engines (HI...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

the Board of Management. Key Points The all-new BMW iX3 will debut at the IAA Mobility in Munich and start production in late 2025. BMW to launch more than 40 new and updated models by 2027. BMW’s profits (EBIT) fell by 37.7% in 2024 due to the increased R&D costs and slow demand in China. First hydrogen fuel cell production vehicle to be released in 2028 Media and Analysts/ investors Q & A session China Market & Quality Issues Q: What struct...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

Tata Motors, India begins hydrogen-powered truck trials under national green hydrogen mission On March 4, Tata Motors launched India’s first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The trials aim to evaluate the performance and feasibility of Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (H2-FCEV) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Cummins launches hydrogen ICE turbochargers for on-highway use in EU On January 22, Cummins announced it has launched a new turbocharger designed specifically for hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2 ICE).  Cummins Components and Software (CCS), part of Cummins’ Components business segment, has secured a contract to supply H2 ICE turbochargers to a major European OEM for the first  heavy-duty on-highway application in the EU market. The H...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/30

OPmobility presents hydrogen solutions at Hyvolution 2025, France OPmobility SE is presenting its hydrogen solutions at the Hyvolution 2025 in Porte de Versailles, Paris, from January 28-30. The company is showcasing its hydrogen storage system for light commercial vehicles, the first to enter series production at its plant in Lachelle (France). This system consists of 3 or 4 high-pressure 47-liter hydrogen tanks, providing a range of almost 500 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

Linamar to spend nearly CAD 1.1 billion on EV projects across Ontario On January 28, Linamar Corp. officials announced the company will invest about CAD 1.1 billion in a series of EV technology projects at plants across Southwestern Ontario, as it works to balance its existing ICE business with its expanding EV product portfolio. The program will focus on a broad portfolio of technologies including Hybrid Propulsion Systems, Battery Electric Solu...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

ited (HMIL) showcased its first working prototype of flex fuel-powered Hyundai Creta with powertrain technology at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The vehicle can operate from E0 to E100 fuel, i.e. 100% gasoline to 100% ethanol.  Hyundai possesses comprehensive propulsion capabilities including ICE, CNG, Flex-Fuel, Hybrid, Electric, and Hydrogen, making it a global force in advanced smart mobility solutions. HMIL provides tailored solutions f...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

ghts was the launch of the all-new Tata Ace Pro, available in multiple powertrain options, and the Intra EV electric pickup. Tata Motors also revealed several next-generation vehicles including the Prima E.55S, a battery-electric prime mover aimed at logistics decarbonization, and the Prima H.28, a hydrogen-powered ICE truck with an intercity range of ~550 km. Also featured was the Prima 35. K Auto-Shift, designed for deep mining applications wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

passenger vehicle manufacturers to accelerate intelligentization, and fully popularize Level 2 driver assistance features. Accelerate the R&D and market launch of new Level 3 and above autonomous vehicles. Support commercial vehicle manufacturers in prioritizing the development of battery electric, hydrogen energy, and methanol autonomous commercial vehicles and actively developing dedicated driverless vehicles such as low-speed logistics vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/14

CES 2025: OPmobility to present new global offer One4you and its latest innovations OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) will present One4you, its new global offer for exterior vehicle systems at CES 2025. This new “all-in-one” solution combines OPmobility’s expertise in exterior body systems, lighting, modules, and OP’nSoft, its entity which develops software for its products and services. It will provide custom-made solutions and tec...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

Thailand’s Excise Dept. preparing to restructure tax rates on vehicles Reported on January 3, 2025, the Director General of Thailand’s Excise Department revealed that tax rates on vehicles will be restructured to support the transition from ICE vehicles to future mobility technologies, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles To increase competitiveness, excise taxes are expected to help promote sustainability by balancing revenue gen...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/06

HORIBA India inaugurates H2-ICE test bed facility in Pune On December 10, HORIBA India inaugurated a hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) Test Bed Facility at HORIBA India Technical Center (HITC), Chakan, Pune. The facility is equipped with measurement and testing solutions for decarbonization, and this significant milestone aligns with the global goal of achieving carbon neutrality, decarbonization, and a sustainable energy system.    ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

e. Ltd., has completed the acquisition of a 10% equity stake in the company. This investment, valuing Horse Powertrain at EUR 7.4 billion, supports Aramco’s efforts to advance low-emission mobility solutions. Renault Group and Geely retain 45% stakes each in Horse, which specializes in hybrid and ICE powertrain technologies.   The acquisition, finalized after regulatory approvals and agreements signed in June 2024, positions Horse to enhance i...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

Horiba India and Dumarey Group partners for the design and development of ICE, H2-ICE, transmission and EV solutions On September 27, Horiba India, a subsidiary of Horiba Ltd., announced a partnership with Dumarey Group to provide engineering consultancy focused on the design and development of internal combustion engines, including hydrogen-powered applications (both dual fuel and 100% hydrogen), as well as transmissions and electric vehicles fo...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/04

Toyoda Gosei and JTEKT to supply portable hydrogen cartridge parts to Toyota Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) and JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) respectively announced that their products have been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation’s (Toyota) “portable hydrogen cartridges”. The adopted products are Toyota Gosei’s high-pressure hydrogen tank that has applied a hydrogen storage technology developed by Toyota Gosei and Toyota, as well as ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/26

IAA 2024: Weichai Power attends Weichai Power Co., Ltd. (Weichai Power) participated in the IAA 2024 in Hanover, Germany with subsidiaries such as Fast Group. The exhibits included a 53%-thermal-efficiency diesel engine compliant to the Euro-7 emissions standards, the WP14T hybrid powertrain, the WP15 flexible ICE platform, and a 300kW hydrogen fuel cell system. Employing various technologies, the 53%-thermal-efficiency diesel engine is economica...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/23