JMS 2025: Honda to exhibit wide variety of mobility products for land, sea and skies On August 28, Honda Motor announced plans to exhibit a wide variety of Honda mobility products, including automobiles, motorcycles, power products and aircraft, as well as related technologies and concept models at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (press days: October 29 – 30, public days: October 31 – November 9, 2025). The company also unveiled some of the mode...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

a full range of U.S. industrial and U.S. food and agricultural products exported to Indonesia.   •The U.S. and Indonesia will work to address Indonesia’s non-tariff barriers, including exempting U.S. companies and goods from local content requirements; accepting vehicles built to U.S. federal motor vehicle safety and emissions standards; accepting FDA certificates and prior marketing authorizations for medical devices and pharmaceuticals; e...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

XPeng launches G7 electric SUV On July 3, XPeng launched the G7 intelligent battery electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 195,800 to CNY 225,800. Adopting an aircraft-inspired exterior design, the G7 strikes a balance between technological aesthetics and visual tension, with suspended frameless rearview mirrors and a rear assisted driving indicator light. It measures 4,892mm long, 1,925mm wide, and 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

U.S. Federal Reserve reports 5.2% drop in auto, parts manufacturing in January On February 14, the U.S. Federal Reserve released its Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization report for January 2025 showing that: Industrial production (IP) increased 0.5% in January, primarily reflecting gains of 0.2% in the output of aircraft and aircraft parts. As a large component of IP, manufacturing output declined 0.1% in January, held down by a 5.2% d...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

Hyundai’s Supernal, Blade Urban Air Mobility partner to explore network models On October 24, Supernal LLC, Hyundai Motor Group's (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, and Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. announced a partnership at 2024 NBAA-BACE to explore opportunities to develop AAM networks and fleet operations.  As part of the three-year agreement, Supernal and Blade will leverage each other's expertise in aviation, technology and infr...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/26

Toyota to invest additional USD 500 million in Joby Aviation On October 2, Toyota Motor Corp. and California-based Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced that Toyota will invest an additional USD 500 million to support the certification and commercial production of Joby's electric air taxi. The investment, which will be made in two equal tranches, with the first tranche targeted to...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

CDMS 2024: XPeng AeroHT exhibits flying cars, performs first demonstration flight On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), XPeng AeroHT exhibited flying cars and performed the first demonstration flight in Chengdu with an X2 flying car, displaying future urban low-altitude mobility application scenarios. On August 29, XPeng AeroHT forged a strategic partnership with Sichuan General Aviation Investment Management Co., Ltd. (SGAIM)...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

ille and sharp body lines, with polygonal LED headlights and three front and rear lighting modes. It measures 4,076mm long, and 1,754mm wide, and 1,515mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,600mm and a trunk volume of 300L to 1,500L. The Aceman E and SE variants are equipped with respective 135kW and 160kW motors and an FWD system, delivering respective top speeds of 160km/h and 170km/h, respective 0 to 100km/h acceleration times of 8.5 seconds and 7.3 s...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/29

GAC Aion Quark Electric Drive 2.0 comes off production line On August 24, GAC Aion announced that the Quark Electric Drive 2.0, a next-generation high-performance integrated electric drive, came off the production line. The electric drive is about to be featured in GAC Aion models. The Quark Electric Drive 2.0, an amorphous carbon fiber motor employing aircraft carrier-grade technologies and materials, delivers a maximum motor efficiency of 98.5%...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

Hyundai’s Supernal, Sigma Air Mobility collaborate on eVTOL market development On July 23, Washington D.C.-based Supernal LLC (Hyundai Motor Group's Advanced Air Mobility company) and Sigma Air Mobility (a Luxaviation Group company) announced a joint effort to identify and develop targeted markets for future AAM infrastructure and investments, targeting key markets in South and Southeast Asia and potential opportunities in Southern Europe.  Th...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/24

ty of 200Wh/kg, a capacity of 200kWh, and a range of 500km at 80km/h, and an 8-year or 800,000-km warranty. It is applicable in scenarios such as medium- to long-haul transportation, or those with high frequency of use and inconvenience in charging.  Employing thermal diffusion-free technology and aircraft-grade thermal insulation materials, both editions have passed extreme testing and verification to enable a significantly lower product failur...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/09

on. Also, in Thailand, it will invest JPY 17 billion to enhance photovoltaic facilities. These moves will allow the company to meet the growing needs for automotive parts in the global market while advancing its anti-warming actions. The company plant in Cambodia manufactures parts, including small motors. It has been trying to expand its production lines by transferring some from other regions and making other efforts. However, according to the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/14

40th Thailand Motor Expo runs under “Mobility: Imagination and Beyond” concept From November 30 to December 11, 2023, the 40th Thailand Motor Expo will be hosted in Bangkok with the concept of “Mobility: Imagination and Beyond”. The 40 car brands from 11 countries and 23 motorcycle makers from 7 countries joining this event include Aion, Audi, Bentley, BMW, BYD, Changan, Ford, Great Wall Motor, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lot...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/29

Investment Ltd. (SAIL) and Apollo Future Mobility Group Ltd. (AFMG), the HiPhi A integrates HiPhi’s forward-looking in-house developed technologies and AFMG’s top supercar design elements to present a highly futuristic visual effect, while realizing for the first time the volume application of aircraft-grade TC4 alloy in the interior and exterior of a vehicle. The HiPhi A is the first to be powered by a HiPhi in-house developed electric driv...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/17

Hyundai's Supernal, Honeywell develop ground control for uncrewed eVTOL aircraft On October 16, Honeywell and Hyundai Motor Group's Supernal announced a breakthrough collaboration to develop a ground control station designed to enable pilotless Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations.  This strategic collaboration will empower Supernal's flight test program, allowing remote pilots to safely monitor and command aircraft while also accessing real-t...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/17

Honda to exhibits concept models at Japan Mobility Show 2023 On September 26, Honda announced to show the lineup of a wide variety of motorcycles, automobiles, power products, aircraft and other products at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show. (Press days: October 25-26, Public days: October 28 – November 5, 2023)With the booth theme of the “Honda DREAM LOOP,” the company will make a world premiere of SUSTAI...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/26

IHI develops plastic magnet rotors for ultra-high-speed motors IHI Corporation (IHI) announced that it has successfully developed a high-flux plastic magnet rotor for ultra-high-speed motors for automobiles and aircraft. It also reduces the amount of rare earths used as the magnet, made up of approximately 50% plastic, which can achieve the same output as conventional products. The company will aim for commercialization in the 2030s. It was reali...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/26

The front looks sharp, combining digital split headlights with triangular black areas. It presents a low center of gravity and a sporty appearance. It is equipped with a color-contrasting floating roof and large aerodynamic wheels. The eQ7 is powered by a new-generation oil-cooled flat wire 3-in-1 motor, delivering a maximum power of 155kW. The vehicle adopts a rear-motor and rear-wheel-drive layout. It measures 4,675mm long, 1,910mm wide and 1,...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/24

GM, Honda receive USD 2 million Michigan grant for joint fuel cell operation On February 28, the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s Michigan Strategic Fund board awarded the General Motors-Honda joint venture Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC operation a USD 2 million state grant for the USD 48.9 million project that could create up to 70 new jobs.    • The Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC operation is located within GM’s existing b...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/01

Cleveland-Cliffs introduces MOTOR-MAX electrical steels for high frequency motors On December 13, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced that it is introducing the MOTOR-MAX product line of non-oriented electrical steels for high frequency motors and generators in the North American market. Cleveland-Cliffs’ MOTOR-MAX High Frequency Non-Oriented Electrical Steels (HF NOES) brand of electrical steels are designed for high-speed motors, EV traction mot...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/15