Tata Motors, India to deploy 40 hydrogen-ICE trucks under government-funded pilot On February 26, Tata Motors signed an MoU with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) to deploy 40 green hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2 ICE) heavy-duty prime movers at the port over the next two years. The project, which begins with trials of a single hydrogen-powered prime mover, will be funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. VOCPA sa...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

UE | STUDIOS, Germany, presents autonomous vehicle for public transportation On February 12, UE | STUDIOS unveiled its first autonomous vehicle with SUE (Self-driving Urban E-Shuttle). It is a fully electric, autonomous people mover specifically designed for real-world use in public transport. The vehicle was entirely developed, designed, and manufactured in Germany. UE | STUDIOS, headquartered in Gaimersheim and Munich, is a globally recognized ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

and significant upgrades to the established Prima, Signa, and Ultra platforms. Tata Motors’ electric truck, spanning 7 to 55 tonnes, is based on the new I-MOEV (Intelligent Modular Electric Vehicle) Architecture. The Ultra EV range comes in 7, 9, and 12-tonne configurations. The Prima E.55S prime mover, with an unmatched 470 kW of power and 453 kWh battery capacity, is suitable for heavy-duty performance and reduced operating costs. The Prima E...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

to reach BRL 286.8 billion next year. The expected growth, however, would be slower than the 6.5% expansion recorded in 2025 compared with 2024. Sindipeças also expects investments in 2026 to remain stable at BRL 6.6 billion, the same level as in 2025, supported by the implementation of Brazil’s Mover automotive program, which provides incentives for R&D and local production of new technologies. The association highlighted that the most disapp...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

tment. Production is expected to reach 1,800 units in 2025, with annual capacity later between 6,000 and 8,000 units. Alongside electric vehicles, the Ceará Automotive Hub also plans to produce hybrids and benefits from tax incentives under the Federal Government’s Green Mobility and Innovation (Mover) program. (Based on the Government of the State of Ceará press releases, AutoIndustria on September 9, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA). The deal with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay (EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement) will create the world's biggest free trade zone, covering a market of over 700 million consumers. EU firms will enjoy a first-mover advantage. It can increase EU annual exports to Mercosur by up to 39% (EUR 49 billion), supporting more than 440,000 jobs across Europe. It will...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

ng energy production. Given its scale and structure, Igar could eventually serve as a recycling services provider for other companies lacking sufficient capacity or equipment to process vehicles themselves. This move aligns with the growing interest in automotive recycling under Brazil’s Programa Mover initiative, which is expected to define regulations, certifications, and incentives for the sector. (Multiple sources on August 21, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

nix and Onix Plus, compact 1.0 vehicles that emit less than 83gCO2/km and are produced in Brazil. Their previous IPI rate was 5.27%. For other models, IPI base rates are 6.3% for passenger and 3.9% for light cargo vehicles, with possible adjustments from 0% to 24.8% depending on compliance with the Mover Program. Increases will affect high-powered, fossil-fueled, or gasoline-hybrid vehicles that do not meet structural performance, energy efficien...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Prima 3328.K, Prima 4438.S, Prima 6038.S, and LP 613.  Tata Xenon is a versatile pickup. Ultra T.7 and T.9 are built to suit the contemporary demands of urban transportation. Prima 3328.K is developed for heavy-duty applications in infrastructure and construction segments. Prima 4438.S is a prime mover for container, cars, and heavy equipment transportation. Prima 6038.S is suitable for long-haul logistics and heavy-duty applications. LP 613 is...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

focus on biofuels and biomaterials for future mobility, the projects are being developed in partnership with OEMs, automotive suppliers, and companies in the energy sector. Half of them are being developed in collaboration with Brazilian research institutes and funded by government programs such as MOVER, Embrapii, and FAPEMIG. Key initiatives include the development of a cellulosic filter medium and activated carbon from biomass, the development...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

r and 100-kW DC fast charger, the latter capable of charging the battery from 8% to 100% in 71 minutes. The Mighty Electric can be customized for various business applications through HARI’s partner builder, Centro Manufacturing Corporation. The Hyundai County Electric is a next-generation people mover featuring a 204 hp motor producing 395 Nm of torque. With a 128 kWh lithium-ion battery, it offers a range of up to 303 km and can be fully char...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

brate HARI’s official entry into the electric commercial vehicle (E-CV) market. HARI’s initial E-CV lineup includes the Hyundai Mighty EV, a light-duty electric truck with a 370 km range and 7,300 kg GVW for efficient, zero-emission urban logistics and the Hyundai County New Breeze EV, a people mover with a 303 km range. Meanwhile, the locally assembled HARI Cab, powered by a Euro 4 diesel engine and featuring a 14-foot deck is ready to serve...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

Shanghai Auto Show, the plant will be ready by June, producing diesel and hybrid models. Expansion is possible with additional investments. Initially, assembly will follow the CKD system, with all parts imported from China, though some components already qualify for reduced tariffs under Brazil’s Mover program. Battery localization is a future goal. The Haval H6 will be one of the locally produced models but will differ in design from its Chine...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

Brazil president signs decree that regulates Mover program On April 15, during a visit to Nissan’s plant in Resende, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed the long-awaited decree to regulate the Mover (Green Mobility and Innovation) program, aimed at transforming Brazil’s automotive sector. Mover provides BRL 19.3 billion in financial credits from 2024 to 2028 to offset federal taxes for automakers investing in R&D and sustain...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

quested for plug-in hybrid pickup trucks, which currently have a full tax of 35%. ANFAVEA warned that approving the reduced rates, especially for plug-in hybrid pickup trucks, could harm the industry further, which is already suffering from Donald Trump’s actions and the lack of regulation of the Mover program that offers tax incentives for the mobility sector. (AutoIndústria on April 8, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

leader in rapid EV battery swapping technology, through its Thai subsidiary, U SWAP, has signed a joint venture agreement with SUSCO PCL.  The JV will deploy U Power's UOTTA battery-swapping technology across SUSCO's extensive fueling station network. This partnership positions U Power as a first mover in the Thai commercial EV battery swapping market.  The infrastructure will serve as a rapid, efficient, and scalable energy solution tailored ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

overproduction in Mexico may lead to increased vehicle imports into Brazil, as seen during Trump's first term. Long-term, Brazil aims to become a stronger global automotive player by focusing on exports, attracting new Chinese automakers, and leveraging upcoming tax reforms and initiatives like the Mover program. (Auto Esporte on March 19, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Volvo Trucks starts production of FH16 780 XXL at Wacol plant, Australia On February 3, Volvo Trucks announced that it has rolled off its first Volvo FH16 780 XXL at its Wacol QLD production line, in Australia. The 120-ton rated prime mover is equipped with D17 780, the most powerful truck engine currently available in Australia. It also features a Crawler Gear equipped new generation I-Shift transmission, and Volvo Dynamic Steering with Pilot As...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

e Bharat Mobility Global Expo (Auto Expo) 2025, Among the highlights 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 P...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

S, while the development of the four-wheeler is under review, with a focus on its global potential. The electric three-wheeler concept designed by Hyundai Motor, boldly reimagines India’s motor rickshaw, transforming it into a versatile and eco-friendly vehicle that can serve not only as a people mover but also as an efficient logistics carrier or a rapid-response emergency vehicle.  Based on press release from TVS Motor/ Hyundai India  / Hyu...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20