Allison Transmission, India to supply transmissions for 1,750 future Indian combat vehicles On April 23, Allison Transmission announced that it has been selected to supply its 3040 MX cross-drive transmission for all three Government-funded OEMs participating in India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) prototype program. The FICV initiative aims to replace the Indian Army’s aging BMP-II infantry fighting vehicles with modern, domesticall...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

Force Motors, India wins defense order for 2,978 Gurkha 4X4 vehicles On March 27, Force Motors Limited secured a contract from the Indian Defence Forces to supply 2,978 Force Gurkha light vehicles (GS 4X4 800 kg Soft Top). The Directorate General of Capability Development (CD-13/14) placed the order under the General Staff Branch at the Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) in New Delhi. The company has been declared as the L1 ven...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

ts. Meanwhile, the UK electric bus market remains uncertain, prompting Ashok Leyland to explore strategic options for Switch UK. On the defense front, Ashok Leyland expects vehicle orders to increase over the next three to four years, with an estimated demand of 10,000-12,000 trucks from the Indian Army. Based on Ashok Leyland Limited Q3 FY25 Earnings Conference Call...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/24

eminent domain or the Defense Production Act where necessary.    • Expediting Infrastructure: Agencies must identify ways to speed up energy infrastructure projects in the U.S. particularly in the Northeast, West Coast, and Alaska.    • Regulatory Adjustments: The order directs the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to facilitate energy projects using emergency permits and to streamline environmental reviews under the Clean Water Act and En...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

Tesla Cybertruck explosion at Trump Hotel Las Vegas comes days before CES 2025 opening On January 1, a rented Tesla Cybertruck filled with explosives was detonated and set on fire in front of Trump International Hotel Las Vegas at approximately 8:30 a.m. The driver of the vehicle, a highly decorated U.S. Army Green Beret soldier, died in the incident that also wounded seven people nearby. Video showed a jumble of charred fireworks mortars, canist...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

GM Defense shows Next Gen Tactical Vehicle at AUSA 2024 On October 14, GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, announced it will unveil its new "Next Gen" tactical vehicle prototype at AUSA 2024 annual exposition of the Association of the U.S. Army, on October 14-16, 2024. Based on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2 truck, the rugged and durable Next Gen combines GM's 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine with a 12-module battery pack, in addition...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

U.S. agency to reexamine permit for Hyundai's USD 7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia On August 23, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in a letter that it plans to reassess its environmental permit for Hyundai's USD 7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia after a conservation group complained that regulators failed to properly examine the sprawling factory's potential impacts on the area's water supply. The letter said that state and local economic develo...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/28

roup with key technology capabilities in the U.S. and enables American Rheinmetall Vehicles, based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, to more effectively supply the U.S. Department of Defense with an expanded product portfolio and domestic manufacturing capabilities. Rheinmetall is targeting major U.S. Army vehicle programs with a total potential of over USD 60 billion. Rheinmetall is one of two remaining participants in the current XM30 program, wit...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/15

so deliver training, technical manuals and additional vehicle content sourced from Canadian companies. As part of the contract, GM Defense Canada is providing both nine-passenger LTVs and a new utility variant of the LTVs that leverage the design of a proven solution currently fielded with the U.S. Army.  GM Defense Canada’s LTVs will support the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence Multinational Battlegroup in Latvia.  GM Defense Canada’s light ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/27

ship, has shut down the busiest port in the US for automotive shipments for the foreseeable future. The loss of the Baltimore port threatens to disrupt the state of the recovery for vehicles imported into the US, as well as automotive parts. Expected plan of action: Salvage operation led by the US Army Corps of Engineers to remove debris, stabilize the cargo ship and move it to safety, in order to free up the channel and reopen the port to two-w...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/04

green hydrogen onsite.  This microgrid project, developed by Southern Company’s electric subsidiary Georgia Power is expected to be located at a Georgia power plant.  GM’s fuel cells will also help provide power for a 350 kW fast charger for medium-duty BEVs at the site. Separately, the U.S. Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) is supporting the development of the fuel cell propulsion systems in these medium duty trucks with addit...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/06

Canoo unveils American Bulldog electric pickup On November 10, Canoo Technologies introduced a new model, the American Bulldog. The electric model is a derivative of the Screaming Eagle that was delivered to the U.S. Army for extensive testing in 2022 and emphasizes minimalism with maximum functionality for work, adventure, and service.  Powered by Canoo’s continuous advanced technologies, this model has steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/11

ux pickup, and later the imported Hiace, to travel on all types of terrain and access inhospitable places.Toyota has even provided converted Hiluxs for the Marambio Base in Antarctica.Since 2020, Toyota has sold more than 1,800 units of seven different conversion categories, from ambulances for the army to pick-ups adapted for oil activity and delivery vehicles.The Conversions area originates from the PPO (Post Production Operation) sector, where...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/24

Mahindra Auto, India received order for 1,.850 Scorpio Classic SUV from India Army On July 12, Mahindra and Mahindra announced on its social media portals that it received an order for an additional range of 1,850 Scorpio Classics from Indian army. Further on July 17, the company announced that the first batch of deliveries of Scorpio Classic to the Indian Army had begun. Based on Mahindra and Mahindra's social media update...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/17

. Finalists were selected based on their potential to expand market access to EVs using technology and business models as evaluated by Hyundai CRADLE with support from Hyundai Motor North AmericaThis initial limited pilot program will see six charging posts deployed across 2 locations: The Brooklyn Army Terminal and Steiner Studios starting in spring 2023. For two months, all six charging posts will be user-tested by publicly recruited EV drivers...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/19

ed for 2025," the filing said. "Phase one of the facility is expected to have an initial capacity of 150,000 vehicles a year" rising to 250,000 cars upon completion of phase two.”In February, VinFast was awarded an Air Permit from local authorities to start construction, but it still needs a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit designed to minimize damage to water quality and wetlands.With phase one capital expenditures of USD 1.4 billion for co...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/11

t in North Carolina.The company received approval from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality on February 9, paving the way for the company to begin building its planned facility about 30 miles southwest of Raleigh near the town of Moncure.VinFast still awaits a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designed to minimize damage to water quality and wetlands, but VinFast officials say it will not hold them up and they will be...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/18

ty.The system is designed to be flexible and compatible with cells from leading battery providers and engineered to evolve with changes in cell size and chemistry as the industry matures, scales and reduces costs.This contract follows Canoo’s delivery of a Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) to the U.S. Army in November 2022, and its selection to provide NASA with crew transportation vehicles to support the Artemis lunar landing missions. (Canoo press...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/04

GM Defense, American Rheinmetall win first phase of USD 14 billion U.S. Army contract On January 30, GM Defense LLC and American Rheinmetall Vehicles announced they have won a contract for the first phase of the U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) Program which can ultimately lead to production of up to 40,000 trucks valued at USD 14 billion. The two companies offered the HX3 Common Tactical Truck (HX3-CTT) as a modernized member of the HX ...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/31

Canoo delivers light tactical vehicle to U.S. Army for analysis, demonstration On December 1, Canoo announced it has delivered its new Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) to the United States Army for analysis and demonstration in fulfillment of the contract awarded in July 2022. The LTV is engineered for extreme environments and includes stealth configurations. Designed to be durable with a focus on passenger and battery safety, the LTV incorporates c...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/09