forecasts to optimize when the car charges or sends energy back, improving savings and independence. The SOLARWATT system is open and can work with other brands’ home batteries, allowing users to expand their setup over time. After its next showcase at Intersolar Europe, the project will continue step by step toward its planned launch later this year. Based on BMW press release...

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ely JPY 110 billion. As its growth strategy, ARCHION targets 280,000 units in worldwide sales. The company’s global unit sales was 218,000 in 2025, and is projected to reach 230,000 units in 2026. ARCHION will advance technology development based on its integrated platform strategy. As an initial step toward platform integration, ARCHION will begin with reciprocal OEM supply of medium-duty trucks and electric light-duty trucks within FY2026, fo...

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will continue to expand and complete a comprehensive testing program covering road performance, durability, safety verification, software and firmware integration, as well as real-world solar energy collection. With nearly 50,000 reservations on record, these validation builds represent a critical step in transitioning to production. (Aptera Motors release on March 12, 2026)...

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ACEA welcomes European Parliament rapporteur’s report on CO2 regulation for cars and vans On May 12, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) stated that the European Parliament rapporteur’s report on the review of the CO2 regulation for cars and vans marks an important step toward a more balanced, realistic framework that reflects real-world conditions. The report acknowledges the importance of targeted flexibilities and a...

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ariffs. In his February order, Trump invoked Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows for duties for up to 150 days to correct serious "balance of payments deficits" or to stop an imminent depreciation of the dollar. While the small businesses argued the new tariffs were an attempt to sidestep the Supreme Court’s IEEPA decision, the International Trade Court found the replacement law was not an appropriate step for the kinds of trade ...

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Porsche AG to merge Car-IT division with R&D division from July 2026 On May 7, Porsche AG announced that it is reorganising its executive board by reducing divisions from eight to seven. The Car-IT division will be closed on June 19, 2026, and merged into the Research and Development division from July 1, 2026. The current Car-IT board member will step down but will continue working with Porsche through a software partnership. Porsche’s Car-IT ...

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Remsons Industries India wins European CV pedal box nomination through UK arm On May 8, 2026, Remsons Automotive Ltd. (UK), the step-down subsidiary of Remsons Industries Limited in the United Kingdom, was nominated by a global commercial vehicle OEM for a 10-year pedal box supply programme, with start of production scheduled for Q4 CY 2028 (ending March). The nomination carries an estimated lifetime value of approximately INR 1.6 billion over th...

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has delivered initial C-sample units of its Aeva Atlas 4D LiDAR sensors to Daimler Truck North America and Torc Robotics, marking a major milestone in the companies’ collaboration for the future production of SAE Level 4 autonomous Class 8 semi-trucks. The C-sample delivery represents a critical step toward the deployment of autonomous Freightliner Cascadia trucks in North America, where Aeva is the exclusive long-range LiDAR supplier.  Atlas...

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Mercedes-Benz increases all-electric GLC EV production at Bremen plant On May 6, Mercedes-Benz announced the production ramp-up of the all-new electric GLC at its Bremen plant in Germany, marking a key step in the company’s electrification strategy. The model, which debuted in September 2025, is being manufactured alongside combustion-engine, hybrid, and electric vehicles on the same production line, highlighting the plant’s flexibility and i...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Workhorse partners with InCharge Energy to support North American EV customers On May 6, Workhorse Group, a provider of all-electric trucks, step vans, shuttles and buses, announced it has partnered with InCharge Energy to deliver an integrated “one stop shop” for EV charging and energy solutions to support North American commercial fleets.  When the program launches later in 2026, Workhorse fleet customers will have access to live support s...

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nd traction. Growth was supported by product expansion, network development, and localization efforts as the company marked its second year in Malaysia. Among key drivers was the launch of the locally assembled MG S5 EV CKD, MG’s first locally assembled EV in Malaysia, which the company sees as a step toward strengthening cost competitiveness and supporting the growing EV ecosystem. The model is assembled at the PEPS-JV facility in partnership...

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ACT Expo 2026: Hino Trucks introduces Le Series medium-duty BEV truck On May 4, Hino Trucks introduced the all-new Le Series battery electric vehicle (BEV) at ACT Expo 2026, available in both 25,950 lbs. (L6e) and 33,000 lbs. (L7e) GVWR configurations. Production is scheduled to begin in Q3 2026. “Introducing the Le Series is an important step in our efforts to reduce environmental impact and support our customers’ sustainability goals,” sa...

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TTTech Auto, Austria, rebrands as TrustMotion On April 30, TTTech Auto announced that it will be operating under the new name, TrustMotion. This step follows its acquisition by NXP Semiconductors. Remaining as a neutral supplier, it will work to accelerate software-defined vehicle (SDV) development by simplifying software and hardware integration for smart, safe, and secure mobility.  TrustMotion continues to support OEMs, Tier-1s, chip manufact...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

s (see photo 5), and front and rear sub frames (photos 6 and 7) for EVs. The company also supplies various components to almost all Chinese EV brands localized in Thailand, including GWM, BYD, and SAIC. -In terms of sourcing approach, Japanese OEMs focus on stability, high precision, and a careful, step-by-step research and development process with strict approval procedures, resulting in longer product development timelines. In contrast, Chinese...

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Mitsubishi Electric President Uruma: Integration of three power semiconductor companies is “major step forward” During an online earnings press conference on April 28, Kei Uruma, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric), reiterated his enthusiasm for the integration of the power semiconductor businesses currently under discussion with Rohm Co., Ltd. (Rohm) and Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba), describing it as a...

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Irizar inaugurates UK headquarters On April 29, Irizar announced that it has officially celebrated the inauguration of the new Irizar UK headquarters in Blyth, Nottinghamshire, marking a strategic step to strengthen its long-term presence in the United Kingdom. The investment aims to support future growth, improve customer experience, and enhance operational efficiency, while reinforcing confidence in the market and local team. The site, fully op...

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new capital, BMW i Ventures’ total capital under management now exceeds USD 1.1 billion. While Fund I was built around autonomous and digital automotive technologies, and Fund II focused on sustainability, supply chain resilience, and AI, with this new Fund III, BMW i Ventures is making a genuine step-function change in what becomes possible in manufacturing, engineering, and autonomy. Fund III will focus on: Physical AI and Agentic AI, focuse...

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Toyota Hydrogen Solutions to exhibit at ACT Expo 2026 On April 29, Toyota Hydrogen Solutions announced that its fuel cells have earned ANSI/CSA FC 1 and ANSI/CSA FC 6 certification, bringing them another step closer to wider adoption for stationary power generator applications. These certifications validate the specific safety and compliance standards set forth by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Canadian-based CSA Group, that...

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Stellantis MEA appoints Motorcare as official dealership partner in Uganda On April 29, Stellantis MEA COO announced that the company has reached an important step in Sub-Saharan Africa by appointing Motorcare as its official partner in Uganda. Motorcare, a part of the Kjaer Group, has opened a modern multi-brand dealership in Kampala, Uganda. It will sell Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, and Peugeot in one place. The new dealership and service centre is pa...

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Samvardhana Motherson, India approves two acquisitions to consolidate Vacuform (South Africa) and Nissin India On April 27, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL), announced that its board of directors approved two acquisitions. First, through its 100% step-down subsidiary MSSL Global RSA Module Engineering Limited (MSSL RSA), SAMIL will acquire the remaining 49% equity stake in Vacuform 2000 Proprietary Limited, a South Africa-based...

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