will enhance the Indo-Korea collaboration for India's CMVR certification and related development.  KATECH is a Korean non-profit research institute dedicated to R&D of vehicle technologies applicable to real-world industries through partnerships with various companies. ICAT is a leading automotive testing, certification, homologation, R&D, design, and engineering service provider. Based on ICAT social media updates ...

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vy-duty vehicles that meets the upcoming Euro 7 standards. The system features brake discs made from low-wear cast iron and copper-free brake pads designed to work in synergy with the new discs. The new pads will be available on the market by the end of 2025. The project was validated by real-world testing in Bergamo (Italy) and Bratislava (Slovakia). Results showed that the service life of brake discs increased by over 50% compared to Original E...

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Pony.ai launches mass production, road testing of 7th-gen Robotaxi On July 14, Pony.ai announced the recent launch of road testing of the BAIC Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi with its 7th-generation autonomous driving system in Shenzhen. After the 2nd-generation Aion V, a Robotaxi model developed by Pony.ai and GAC Aion, was granted Guangzhou and Shenzhen’s intelligent connected vehicle road testing licenses, several Robotaxi models with Pony.ai’s 7...

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Punch Powertrain and Traxial, Belgium validates next-gen high performance EV drivetrain testing On July 11, Punch Powertrain and Traxial, Belgium completed a joint high-performance testing campaign in May 2025, proving the compatibility and strength of their latest electric drivetrain technologies under demanding conditions. The test combined Punch Powertrain’s IV5 800V SiC inverter (up to 400 kW with Traxial’s new axial flux electric motor...

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s for the Sollers ST6 and ST8 pickups, as well as the UAZ Patriot, Pickup, and all-wheel drive Profi models. The first batch of these new units has been completed at the Zavolzhye facility. The project includes local production of the crankcase through casting and machining, as well as assembly and testing of the units. The total production volume under the project will be about 20 thousand units per year. The total investment will be more than R...

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opsys at the SNUG India 2025 event in Bengaluru to collaborate on advanced automotive virtualization solutions. The partnership focuses on delivering pre-verified, integrated solutions for designing and deploying virtual electronic control units (vECUs), which are vital for software development and testing in software-defined vehicles. The companies are currently collaborating with global customers on vECU enablement, software bring-up, board sup...

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d-content steel for demanding applications such as some automotive components and packaging. It will develop a world-leading, AI-powered platform to predict how different scrap types and compositions impact steel quality and processability.  This will be integrated with rapid alloy prototyping and testing to generate the data required. It is backed by a GBP 7 million funding investment from Tata Steel UK, three partner universities, and a contri...

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teering wheel. This new prototype shows Valeo’s vision for the future, where steer-by-wire technology offers less wheel rotation and allows for a better user experience. It will present Valeo anSWer, its complete software offering, from end-user features to full ecosystem integration with digital testing. It will present Valeo SCALA 3 LiDAR for level 3 and beyond functions, ADB (Adaptive Driving Beam) and high-definition smart lighting systems,...

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ency.  Purem by Eberspaecher develops special silencers for fuel cell systems. These are designed for use in intake and exhaust air systems of fuel cell vehicles and are resistant to high air humidity and water condensate. They were installed in a demo truck and delivered impressive results during testing. (Based on Eberspaecher press release)...

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Hungary and China to launch joint EV and energy storage development center in Hungary On July 9, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed to launch a joint Hungarian Chinese automotive and energy storage development and validation center near the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground. According to the agreement, a joint research and development, testing, and certification center for smart electric vehicles and energy storage systems will be se...

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Stellantis inaugurates crash testing center for EVs in Brazil On July 10, Stellantis Brazil announced the inauguration of a new Safety Center structure at its Betim Automotive Hub, dedicated to crash testing hybrid and electric vehicles. The Safety Center employs over 50 engineers and follows rigorous protocols tailored to electric and hybrid vehicles, with specific focus on battery integrity and electrical safety. Pre-crash inspections include v...

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China-led ISO international standards for automated driving testing released On July 7, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the release of the “Road Vehicles - Test Scenarios for Automated Driving (AD) Systems - Scenario Evaluation and Test Case Generation (ISO 34505:2025)” international standards formulated under the country’s leadership. The standards mainly stipulate the evaluation process and test ...

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GM repurposes Cruise robotaxi fleet to further develop autonomous tech On July 7, General Motors confirmed that it would accelerate development of GM's hands-free, eyes-off advanced driver assist system by “testing a limited number of Cruise Bolt vehicles on select highways in Michigan, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay Area” . The cars operate with safety drivers, which are trained personnel who can take over control of the vehicle if needed....

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lso a pre-series plant near Munich Airport. Since summer 2024, the Hallbergmoos site has been developing production methods for battery assembly. About 200 employees work there, and it serves as a model for the future Woodruff plant in the USA. At the Munich FIZ, around 200 employees are making and testing smaller battery prototypes. The new Aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Center (AEC) has several floors dedicated to this work. Series production...

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Tata Technologies, India partners with Emerson to develop advanced testing solutions for OEMs On July 9, Tata Technologies and Emerson announced a partnership to develop integrated testing and validation solutions for global OEMs in the automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle industries. The collaboration combines Tata Technologies’ expertise in systems engineering, E/E architecture, and mobility platform development with Emerson’s capa...

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ced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features. The goal is to deliver a feature-rich navigation experience designed for Indian roads. As part of their long-term strategy, the companies also plan to set up a mobility innovation centre in India. This facility will serve as a hub for co-developing and testing solutions that address everyday mobility challenges for Indian drivers. Based on Here Technologies' press release...

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gy Development Agency (NSTDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly advance research and development in clean energy vehicles and future automotive innovations.  This collaboration aims to (i) develop prototypes of clean energy vehicles such as FCEVs and HCEs, (ii) create tools and testing methods to ensure safety, (iii) raise the standards of alternative energy vehicles to meet international benchmarks, and (iv) pursue research ...

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Daimler India launches new BharatBenz HX and Torqshift range of trucks On July 4, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, launched its new BharatBenz construction and mining vehicle lineup, comprising the HX and Torqshift series. These new models were validated through field testing, with over 150 trucks deployed across various high-demand construction and mining sites in India. The HX series includes the 2828C...

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and flexible production layout. This expansion will boost its plastic molding department and introduce two new strategic areas: metal stamping and electronic production. The capacity of the in-house laboratory will also be increased, with a dedicated 300 square meter area outfitted with the latest testing equipment. Based on MTA S.p.A. social media updates...

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Dubai RTA partners with Pony.ai to launch autonomous vehicle trials in 2026 On July 6, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pony.ai, a company specialising in autonomous driving, to start testing autonomous vehicles in the region. The trials will begin later in 2025, with plans to launch a fully driverless service in 2026. Pony.ai has introduced its seventh-generation self-driving vehicles,...

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