tion facility for mandatory conformity assessment of vehicles imported into Russia. The Vladivostok, with modern testing equipment from NAMI and AIT LLC, has started testing of imported vehicles. These tests are required to obtain a Vehicle Design Safety Certificate (VDSC) and an Electronic Vehicle Passport (EVPS). The lab has three test lines with diagnostic and environmental systems that meet Eurasian Economic Union standards. It can handle up ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

Kia Europe publicly trials cell-level battery passport technology On October 9, Kia Europe announced that it is conducting the first public trial of a battery passport at a cellular level as preliminary research. A battery passport enables live State of Health (SoH) tracking, real-time repair diagnostics, and end-to-end traceability across the battery’s lifecycle.  For the trial, Kia is using a Kia EV3 equipped with a Dukosi battery cell monit...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

Denso and TÜV Rheinland Japan sign memorandum of cooperation to promote Digital Product Passport Denso Corporation and TÜV Rheinland Japan Ltd. (Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City) announced on September 29 that they have signed a memorandum agreement to promote “digital product passport (DPP)”, which digitally records information about the sustainability of products. The two companies will cooperate in customer support for the Ecodesign Regulation...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

ruck of the Year Candidates:  Ford F-150 Lobo  Ford Maverick Lobo  Ram 1500 Hemi  Ram 2500  Rivian R1T Quad Motor 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Candidates:  Acura ADX  Audi Q5  Cadillac Escalade IQ  Cadillac OPTIQ  Cadillac VISTIQ  Ford Expedition  Genesis GV70  Honda Passport  Hyundai Ioniq 9  Hyundai Palisade  Jeep Cherokee  Lucid Gravity  Nissan Leaf  Polestar 4  Subaru Forester Hybrid  Toyota 4Runner  T...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

battery materials and recycling, announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU).  The collaboration would help advance Europe's localized, sustainable battery materials ecosystem in alignment with the European Union's regulatory framework, which includes the EU Battery Regulation and the EU Battery Passport initiative. The MOU will combine GEM's technology and expertise in recycling and mass production of recycled metals and engineered battery ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

IAA Mobility 2025: EVE Energy exhibits large cylindrical batteries, releases battery passport At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE Energy) exhibited innovations such as large cylindrical battery systems, low-voltage battery systems, and batteries for robots and low-altitude economy, and released the first battery passport. The Omnicell large cylindrical battery features standardization, zero expansion, and high ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

The company saw strong sales of large-sized sports utility vehicles (SUVs), including the Grand Highlander and the 4Runner. Also, its sales of electrified vehicles were about 95,000 units, up 14.5% y/y. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) sold 121,017 units, up 0.2% y/y, thanks to the strong sales of the Passport sports utility vehicle (SUV) and other vehicles. As for the CR-V, the company’s flagship model, about 54% of the sales were hybrid vehicles...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

relax these targets in case of plastic shortages or high costs. It may also add recycled content targets for other materials based on future studies. To ease the burden on carmakers, circularity strategies will be required by vehicle category, not by individual model. A digital "circularity vehicle passport" will be aligned with other EU digital tracking tools. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy has also been updated. Producers mus...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

orce About 25% of the more than 400 vehicles on sale in the U.S. made the 2025 AMI list, with the top 20 vehicles being: 1.    Tesla Model 32.    Tesla Model Y3.    Tesla Model S4.    Tesla Model X5.    Jeep Gladiator6.    Kia EV67.    Honda Ridgeline8.    Honda Odyssey9.    Honda Passport10.    Volkswagen ID.411.    Acura MDX12.    Honda Pilot13.    Jeep Wrangler14.    Acura RDX15.    Honda Accord16.    Acura Inte...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

North American hub, we're enabling OEMs and suppliers of all sizes to achieve unprecedented transparency and visibility—while retaining full control over their data,” said AIAG's Chief Transformational Officer, Kevin Piotrowski. Catena-X supports challenges and opportunities, including: Battery Passport: Comprehensive lifecycle data for EV batteries, supporting regulatory compliance, circularity and sustainability goals. End-to-end Traceabili...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ecmonta), for allegedly subjecting 220 Chinese workers to conditions analogous to slavery during the construction of BYD’s plant in Camaçari, Bahia. According to the MPT, workers entered the country illegally and were crammed into overcrowded, unsanitary accomodations, with excessive work hours, passport retention, armed surveillance, and illegal contracts. The MPT seeks BRL 257 million in collective moral damages, individual compensation, pay...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

roved capability to the most popular Honda model.  The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid, the first Honda SUV to combine rugged TrailSport design and trail-ready all-terrain tires with the proven Honda two-motor hybrid-electric system, has an MSRP of USD 38,800. Honda TrailSport models now make up 20% of Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline sales combined. The Honda CR-V lineup now includes four hybrid-electric powered trims: Sport Hybrid, the new TrailSport ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Hyundai Motor India launches digital passport service for connected vehicles in India On May 19, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) introduced the Hyundai Vehicle Digital Passport, a new connected car service designed to consolidate key vehicle information for Bluelink-enabled Hyundai vehicles. The platform leverages data analytics from telematics systems and service records to generate a digital identity for each vehicle. It provides users with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

nvironment”, Denso will exhibit the following mobility-related technologies and solutions. Thermal management system: A thermal management technology that helps extend EV ranges. Electrified products: Elements that help reduce carbon dioxide emissions, such as power modules and inverters. Battery passport system: A system that is connected to the supply chain and supports the traceable management of battery information. Initiatives for a circul...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/21

is at a complete stop. Drivers say in some cases, the engine does not automatically restart, leaving vehicles stranded in traffic. Several reported needing to jump-start their vehicles to get them moving again. Affected vehicles include the 2016-2025 Pilot SUV, 2020-2025 Ridgeline pickup, 2019-2025 Passport SUV, and 2018-2025 Odessey van, as well as the 2015-2025 Acura TLX sedan, and 2016-2025 Acura MDX SUV. NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigat...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Honda Alabama Auto Plant starts production of all-new fourth-gen 2026 Passport On March 1, the Honda Alabama Auto Plant (AAP) celebrated the start of production of the all-new fourth-generation 2026 Passport and Passport TrailSport, the most off-road capable Honda SUV ever, built exclusively in Lincoln, Alabama. The new Passport features a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 285 hp and 262 lb-ft. of torque, built at the engine plant in Lincoln, an...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/01

% to 80% by up to 30%, cutting it down to just 20 minutes. The ES90 also supports sustainability by using recycled materials. 29% of its aluminum, 18% of its steel, and 16% of its polymers are from recycled sources. It also includes an FSC-certified wood interior. Volvo’s blockchain-based battery passport ensures transparency in raw material sourcing. The ES90 will be officially unveiled on March 5. (Volvo press release on February 26, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

Honda begins U.S. deliveries of 2026 Passport Honda announced that deliveries of the fourth-generation Passport mid-size SUV to U.S. dealerships began on February 11. The Passport is designed to provide off-road capability and versatility. The TrailSport and new TrailSport Elite trims further enhance the Passport’s off-road performance, with features such as reinforced steel skid plates, off-road tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, and panoram...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

production to recycling. The platform uses data analytics, real-time monitoring, and compliance features to provide insights for OEMs and the entire battery ecosystem. It helps improve performance tracking, maintenance, and sustainability management. Minespider provides its blockchain-based battery passport solution for easy compliance with global regulations. While, Tata Elxsi leads the development and delivery of the MOBIUS+ platform, ensuring ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

ened a probe into 295,125 American Honda vehicles over reports of their automatic emergency braking systems triggering inadvertently, increasing the risk of a collision due to the rapid deceleration. The problem affects the 2019-2022 models of the Honda Insight, a hybrid electric car, and the Honda Passport SUV. NHTSA said it is upgrading the probe from March 2024 to an engineering analysis, and expanding it to include 2023 Honda Passport vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22