IAA Mobility 2025: Horse Powertrain unveils full range of next-gen engines, transmissions, and future power systems On September 8, Horse Powertrain unveiled the full line-up of engines, transmissions, and power systems at IAA Summit 2025. Horse C15: new compact range extender engine packaged like a briefcase (480x490x250mm). The first C15 unit is a 1.5L four-cylinder with an integrated generator, exhaust, and cooling. The output ranges from 70 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

a’s automotive industry. Key changes include: Small petrol, LPG, and CNG cars (≤1,200 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%. Diesel cars (≤1,500 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%. Motorcycles (≤350 cc) and three-wheelers: GST cut from 28% to 18%. Hybrid vehicles (spark-ignition engine + electric motor, ≤1,200 cc/4,000 mm): GST at 18%; larger hybrids retain higher rates. Diesel-electric hybrids (≤1,500 cc): GST at 18%. Fue...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

fuel ratio sensors) businesses. The acquisition price will be JPY 180.6 billion. Niterra’s share in the global automotive plug market is likely to reach 60%. While the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is currently slowing down, demand for hybrid vehicles (HVs) equipped with an internal combustion engine is growing. The internal combustion engine market is expected to shrink in the future, and Niterra aims to maximize residual profits, including...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

IAA Mobility 2025: Ingenev, USA, to present new Engine + Battery vehicle propulsion system On August 25, Ingenev announced that it has designed, patented, and built a working model of a new hybrid powertrain that it believes is going to reshape the auto industry. The product works by having a small combustion engine that is integrated in the battery tray and generates electrical charge to the battery in real time while the batteries are operation...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

arbon dioxide standards review is a chance to add flexibility, industrial focus, and a market-driven approach. Fines and mandates alone won’t drive the shift. The industry calls for “technology neutrality,” allowing EVs, (plug-in) hybrids, range extenders, highly efficient internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles, hydrogen and decarbonised fuels to all contribute to decarbonisation. Plug-in hybrids remain key for cutting emissions, winning...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Tata Motors, India extends focus towards hydrogen and alternative fuels In its FY 2024-25 annual report, Tata Motors announced that it is accelerated efforts in electrifying heavy vehicles and deploying natural gas and bio-fuel technologies to reduce carbon emissions across its lineup. The company is also investing in hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, supported by the establishment of new dedicated R&D and manufacturing facili...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Metier and MAHLE Powertrain to reveal hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle at Cenex Expo 2025 Metier Technologies Limited (Metier) and MAHLE Powertrain will unveil a hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle at CENEX Expo in Bedfordshire, UK, on September 3-4, 2025. Based on a DAF LF220 platform with a 6.7-litre, 6-cylinder engine, the vehicle demonstrates how existing diesel trucks can be rapidly converted to run on 100% hydrogen. It leverages MAHLE Po...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

Commercial vehicle with Yuchai Group hydrogen engine goes into operation in Cangzhou, Hebei A water sprinkler truck with a YCK05H hydrogen engine developed by Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Group) went into operation in Cangzhou, Hebei. This is the first hydrogen engine-powered finished vehicle to be put into practical application in China. A proprietary transient supercharging technology and a high-precision air flow managemen...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Johnson Matthey plans hydrogen internal combustion engine testing facility in Sweden On July 24, Johnson Matthey (JM) announced that it will open its first hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) testing facility at its current Gothenburg site.  The test area is set to be operational in autumn 2025.  It will test the performance of catalysts within the wider engine aftertreatment and control systems, providing key insights into the developm...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

and clean-technology vehicles. The agreement is set to take effect after completing domestic procedures and includes biennial review mechanisms through a newly established Goods Sub-Committee. A key highlight of the deal is India's phased reduction of import duties on high-value internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from the UK. Gasoline vehicles with engines over 3,000 cc and diesel vehicles above 2,500 cc will see import tariffs drop from 110% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

Ashok Leyland, India updates about R&D progress on EVs, Hydrogen, and ADAS In its annual report for FY2024-25, Ashok Leyland outlined its recent efforts in research and development (R&D) with a total expenditure of INR 5.46 billion. The company focused on several key areas, including engine development for alternate fuels and components related to electric powertrains and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). It also initiated the developmen...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Volvo Group secures EUR 49 million EU funding to decarbonize Skovde engine plant On June 24, Volvo Group announced that its engine plant in Skovde, Sweden, has been awarded up to EUR 49 million from the EU Innovation Fund to support the CarbonSmart Factory project, known as SPACE. The project aims for significant reduction of CO2 emissions from manufacturing processes within Skovde plant. Volvo plans to replace traditional systems with electric f...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

tri-motor 4WD model with a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 4.5s, a fuel consumption in the 4L range at low battery SoC, and a combined range of over 1,500km. Dynamic torque vectoring and intelligent all-terrain recognition are supported. -          E-fuel: The system features a methanol-hydrogen engine with a 48.15% thermal efficiency, supporting methanol, electricity, fuel, and hybrid power forms. From a Geely Auto Group press releas...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Foton Motor commissions hydrogen powertrain plant in Beijing On May 30, Foton Motor commissioned the Foton Cavan Hydrogen Powertrain Plant in Beijing. The plant integrates operations on the manufacturing of products such as hydrogen engines, e-axles, and hydrogen storage systems. -          The hydrogen fuel cell engine production lines achieve integration among production, assembly, and testing. Specifically, the 300kW hydrogen fuel ce...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Idemitsu Kosan invests in start-up company for hydrogen engine development Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Idemitsu Kosan) announced that it has agreed with i Labo Corporation (i Labo, Chuo Ward, Tokyo), a start-up company involved in the development and sales of hydrogen engines, to invest in and cooperate with i Labo. Idemitsu Kosan will verify the suitability of engine oil for a hydrogen engine being developed by i Labo and consider developing oil d...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

cellcentric presents NextGen fuel cell system for heavy-duty road transport at ACT Expo, US On April 28, cellcentric announced that it would present further details of its advanced NextGen fuel cell system for global heavy-duty road transport in North America at the ACT Expo 2025.  With a total weight of approx. 400 kg, this new system is designed for conventional 13-liter diesel engine compartments and, therefore, easy to integrate into existin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

ACT Expo 2025: Bosch presents electrification and hydrogen solutions for CVs Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) presented its solutions for commercial vehicles (CVs) at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, held from April 28 to May 1. The company's key innovations included a compact fuel cell power module, Fuel cell power module compact 300, that comprises a single set of fuel cell components and a horizontal double st...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

Auto Shanghai 2025: Horse Powertrain presents diverse engine lineup On April 23, Horse Powertrain unveiled its Future Hybrid Concept powertrain and a wide range of engines, at the 2025 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. The company showcased eight advanced power units and transmissions, made for REEVs, hybrid vehicles, and engines using alternative fuels. The lineup included - The Future Hybrid Concept, a compact hybrid pow...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

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