orm Beyond Vehicle (PBV) initiative aimed at enhancing transport options for people with disabilities. The PV5 WAV features a side-entry system for safe, curbside wheelchair access, a 300 kg-rated wheelchair ramp, and a specialized belt fastening system for wheelchairs. It also includes a third-row tip-up seat to aid caregivers during boarding. Production of the PV5 WAV will take place at Kia’s Hwaseong EVO Plant in Korea, with a focus on ecolo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

h 19 that it has unraveled the mechanism of rubber cracking that affects the durability of tires. In joint research conducted with the Dresden University of Technology in Germany, the company has identified factors responsible for “rubber material cracking” and analyzed the force exerted on the tip of cracks by using simulation technology. The growth of micro-cavities generated at the tip of cracks due to expansion and deformation has been id...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

, Frontier Lithium Inc. announced it has acquired the 183-acre site of a former coal-fired power plant in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, where it plans to build a lithium processing plant.  Frontier, which is developing a mine about 500 km northwest of Thunder Bay, acquired the site on the southern tip of Mission Island for about CAD 3.4 million.  “In addition to housing our planned lithium processing facility, regional office and innovation c...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

s for VW's logistics. VW's goTOzero impact program prioritizes climate-friendly logistics, using BEV trucks like the MAN eTruck for short and medium distances, especially where green rail options aren't viable. Rail is used for long distances, with trucks complementing pre- and onward carriage. The TIP Group, a major vehicle rental and logistics service provider, supports Duvenbeck with MAN eTrucks, enabling quick and flexible adoption of sustain...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/06

models, using the "N°" (number) format. The approach emphasizes the brand’s bold presence, with the badge prominent at the front and the full "DS Automobiles" name at the rear. The "N°" naming convention marks the start of a new generation of DS models. The "°" symbol, designed like a diamond tip, stands for elegance and expertise. The new naming system will use numbers to indicate the model’s size and segment. The new "8" number symboliz...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/02

TIP Group Germany orders 300 new tractor units from MAN and Volvo Trucks On September 30, TIP Group, a rental full-service equipment solutions provider, announced a major fleet expansion with orders for 300 tractor units from MAN and Volvo Trucks. The company has ordered 150 MAN TGX 18.520 tractor units and 150 Volvo FH Aero 4x2 trucks, featuring the 13-litre Turbo Compound engine. The vehicles are set to be delivered starting in the first quart...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

mented reality head-up display. It is available with the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) Intelligent Driving 2.0 system, dual Orin X intelligent driving chips (total computing power 508TOPS), and a LiDAR, offering driver assistance features such as APA (Automated Park Assist), FTP (Finger Tip Parking), and HD-map-free urban NZP (Navigation Zeekr Pilot) with a complex intersection passage rate exceeding 95%. From a Zeekr press release an...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/24

ncy. NSK will promote the new product to Japanese and overseas automakers, and is aiming to achieve sales of JPY 20 billion in 2026. The company has changed the shape of the slinger from an L-shape to a U-shape, reduced the number of the lips that contact the slinger from three to one, and bent the tip of the lip to reduce the contact width, which has reduced frictional resistance by about 30%. NSK has reduced the viscosity of the grease base oil...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/20

engine that comes with flat power and torque curves as well as improved fuel economy. The 700 series also comes with electronic safety features that stick to relevant technology in terms of the drivetrain, which ensures its suitability for African conditions.All models in the 700-series except the tipper come with built-in ZF intarders that operate with standard engine brakes to slow the truck without the need to apply the brakes.The models on d...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/01

t. The HSDS system uses a tire Inflation and deflation system (Tiremaax Pro) and uses patented Tri-functional bushings. The TA 14 - heavy-duty air suspension comes in top and low mount variants and is suitable for various applications including flatbeds, containers, tankers, bulkers, sidewalls, and tip trailers.Another product is a single-axle – heavy-duty trailer axle which can be coupled with any air and tandem or tridem mechanical suspension...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/26

first half of 2024.HPDI helps to meet the regulatory requirements of Euro 7 and the US EPA while offering end users affordable options that are powered by carbon-neutral fuels like biogas, zero-carbon fuels like green hydrogen, and other renewable fuels.  It consists of a fully integrated "tank to tip" solution, based on diesel technology. It has a patented injector with a dual concentric needle design. A small amount of pilot fuel (which can be...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/19

Continental takes on co-chair of Tire Industry Project Continental AG (Continental) announced that it has taken on the role of fourth co-chair of the Tire Industry Project (TIP), following Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Michelin. Continental will contribute its resources and expertise in the areas of end-of-life tires, sustainability assessment methods, and sustainable materials. The TIP, as the tire industry’s most important global forum for susta...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/22

Bauma CONEXPO India 2023: Bharat Benz, India introduces construction and mining trucks On January 31, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, displayed its entire truck model range at Bauma CONEXPO India 2023 in Greater Noida including the new trucks in the construction and mining sector with the Bharat Benz 3532CM mining tipper, 2832CM mining tipper, and 5532 Tip Trailer. The new model range comes...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/31

face control, composition, and synthesis technologies. The new UV curing resin offers about 18 times higher elasticity compared to conventional products. A thin film of the new resin applied to and cured on a polyimide film was tested by bending. Even though the film was bent 100,000 times with the tip radius of curvature set to 0.5 mm, the thin film did not come off and crack. The new UV curing resin will be produced at the company’s Nagoya Fa...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/30

-aluminum 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, rated at 293 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.Buyers can opt for the 5.7-liter V8 engine, rated at 357 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque.The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L’s 121.7-inch (3,091mm) wheelbase creates generous interior room.The second row comes with standard “tip and slide” bucket seats (optional bench), 7 inches (180mm) of fore/aft travel and an available power-folding third row.The Grand Cherokee L is a...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/08

Philippines to develop EV batteries locally Reported on June 2, 2021, an effort to develop local battery technology for EVs and renewable energy industries in Philippines will receive over PHP 142 million in funding over the next 3 years. Called the Centre for Advanced Batteries, this initiative will be led by the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) and the University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD).The Philippine Department of Scie...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/07

Cummins finalizing first 3D-printed metal production part using binder jet technology Cummins Inc. announced it is finalizing its first production part using a new, high-precision 3D metal printing technology called binder jet. The part, a Cummins Emission Solutions (CES) lance tip adapter used in high horsepower engines, is now moving through Cummins’ production part approval process (PPAP) for formal approval to begin production later in 2021...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/05

d Starvo has arranged a business plan, namely the procurement and organizer of an independent SPKLU which is devoted to housing segments. In 2021, Starvo plans to provide as many as 1,000 SPKLU in Java-Bali locations and continue with 1,000 each year until 2025. Starvo also plans to expand from the tip of Sumatra to Papua. Starvo's commitment has been discussed with related institutions, namely the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, which ...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/20

lops 392 hp and 404 lb-ft of torque, fitted with the next-generation 48-volt eTorque hybrid as standard equipment. The Wagoneer is the first vehicle with the next-generation eTorque hybrid system, which features enhancements that enables up to 130 lb-ft of torque to be available on initial throttle tip-in.The eTorque motor generator feeds energy to a 390 watt-hour lithium-ion 12-cell Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC)-Graphite battery. The 2022 Grand ...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/12

ors in the Series C+ round are Brunei's sovereign wealth fund Brunei Investment Agency and China’s CITIC Private Equity Funds Management Co., Ltd. (CPE).  In November 2020, Pony.ai announced that it raised USD 267 million in the Series C funding, which was led by Teachers’ Innovation Platform (TIP) under the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) in Canada. Pony.ai has raised more than USD 1.1 billion since its inception four years ago. The...

News  Updated at: 2021/02/09