ety regulation (GSR 184e). It supports SAE Level 2 automation and addresses the unique and current challenges of Indian road conditions. This business nomination includes key ADAS components and systems designed for coaches, heavy-duty trucks, and tractor-trailers. It is fully compliant with Indian homologation standards for emergency braking systems, driver drowsiness and attention warning systems, blind spot information system, detection of ped...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

ntech Limited updated that its new Greenfield plant is now partially operational, currently operating at a single-shift capacity of 2,500 electric vehicles per year. This output can be scaled up to 5,000 units with the implementation of a second shift. On the technology front, Olectra has achieved homologation approval for its advanced blade battery technology (cell-to-pack) for use in electric buses, with start of production expected in Q4 FY 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

preferential market access to U.S. products such as pharmaceuticals, machinery, IT devices, agricultural goods, and motor vehicles. Under the new framework, Argentina will accept vehicles manufactured in the United States that comply with U.S. federal safety and emissions standards, allowing faster homologation and importation. The agreement may also establish a preferential quota for importing U.S.-made cars, which currently face a 35% import ta...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/15

Kinetic Watts & Volts, India begins Kinetic DX EV deliveries On November 12, 2025, Kinetic Engineering Limited (KEL) announced that its EV subsidiary, Kinetic Watts & Volts (KWV), had commenced deliveries of the Kinetic DX electric scooter following strong bookings and ARAI homologation. The company aims to fast-track nationwide expansion, opening five new dealerships in November and issuing over 50 letters of intent across major cities. KEL incr...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

d Italy. The coaches will be offered in 4x2 and 6x2 configurations, tailored to meet the specific needs of local operators. The Paradiso G8 1200 coach is manufactured at Marcopolo’s facilities in Brazil and integrated with Volvo Buses’ B13R chassis from Sweden. The model is currently undergoing homologation for European markets. The first deliveries in France and Italy are scheduled for the end of 2026. Based on Volvo Buses press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

the 2025 model year and “steadily become more stringent over time.” “EPA proposes to eliminate all vehicle GHG emissions standards. They need to be eased, and we therefore welcome the EPA’s important efforts in this direction,” Cynthia Williams, Ford’s global director of sustainability, homologation, and compliance, wrote. “But pragmatically, eliminating standards altogether is not likely to provide the industry with the long-term s...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

also had three models on show that would need to be reconfigured before being sold in the region. This is not to say that these models will not come to Europe, but it is unlikely they will arrive exactly as displayed in Munich or as soon as might have been expected. This is usually a result of the homologation process that takes time and can be costly, which will slow the march of Chinese models into the region. The evolution of the BYD Seagull ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

s. The facility was upgraded with fully automated equipment and advanced testing systems to ensure traceability, similar to the standards already applied to passenger car modules. By localizing ECU production, ZF allows automakers to increase local content, improve logistics and support, and reduce homologation times, since the project replicates hardware and software architecture already consolidated in Europe. Since 2013, the Limeira plant has ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Marcopolo to attend Busworld Europe 2025 to relaunch brand in Europe On September 16, it was reported that Marcopolo will return to the European market after a 16-year absence, importing models from Brazil starting in 2026. The company will showcase the Paradiso G8 1200 coach at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, with homologation expected at the beginning of 2026. The model was specifically developed for European operators, featuring a f...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

assistance, and support the advancement of autonomous driving. Valeo will leverage its expertise in hardware, software development, and complex system integration, while Capgemini will provide end-to-end services, including system and software development, data-driven verification, validation, and homologation. Through large-scale global data collection, robust data platforms, meticulously defined test procedures, and the strategic application o...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Olectra Greentech, India to launch blade battery-equipped buses in Q3 FY 2026 On August 13, Olectra Greentech Limited announced during an investor update that its advanced blade battery technology is nearing commercial deployment, with homologation expected to be completed in August. Limited commercial production of blade battery-equipped buses will begin in Q3 FY 2026, ending in December. The blade battery delivers 30% greater range and faster c...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

ery that provides a range of up to 360 km (NEDC cycle). The new Captiva EV will arrive in Brazil, while the new Captiva PHEV will arrive in Argentina towards the end of 2025, where it could later also be available in the same electric version. This global model is a compact SUV currently undergoing homologation and rigorous testing to meet the brand's high standards, just as in the case of the Spark EUV. (Chevrolet releases on July 8, 2025)(Chevr...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/02

ntrol Systems India Limited announced that it updated its Electronics and Electro-mechanics Testing Lab by adding a hemianechoic chamber and a high-capacity compressor test facility. These were used for validating solutions in Automated, Connected, and Electric (ACE) mobility. The company completed homologation for 55 vehicle models, including braking systems and certification for five ADAS features. New Air Disc Brakes (ADB) for front and rear a...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

rea 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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

ARAI, India and Stellantis conduct WLTP-Based DF study for Japan-bound Jeep Commander On July 15, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced the completion of its first-ever Deterioration Factor (DF) evaluation in partnership with Stellantis India. The evaluation was conducted at ARAI's emission certification laboratory within the Homologation Technology Centre in Pune. The project was carried out under the UN-defined Worldwide...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Tobii, Sweden secures homologation for interior sensing platform with European OEM On July 11, Tobii secured homologation for its single-camera interior sensing platform in collaboration with a premium European automotive OEM. Tobii Autosense has integrated the platform into a premium European OEM’s vehicle program. The program is set to run for four years, with production starting in the second half of 2025. Based on Tobii press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

ments laboratory for electrified vehicles, located in Hortolandia, Brazil. With this certification, the laboratory offers testing capabilities for both traditional internal combustion engines and all types of electrified vehicles. It is fully compliant with Brazil’s national standards for vehicle homologation and provides critical metrics that deliver strategic insights to support the transition to sustainable mobility. (From Marelli social med...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Grupo Timber invests BRL 40 million to launch Farizon brand in Brazil On June 12, it was reported that Grupo Timber is preparing to launch the Chinese electric commercial vehicle brand Farizon in Brazil. Its official debut is scheduled for June 23 to 26 in São Paulo, during the Eletrocar Show 2025. The initiative involves an initial investment of BRL 40 million, covering vehicle homologation, technical training, after-sales infrastructure, and t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

d the relaunch of the ultra-high-performance Mullen FIVE RS EV Crossover with vehicle sales planned for Germany. After completion of 800V battery performance testing at the TUV SUD facility in Munich, Germany, it is now transitioning to on-road vehicle testing, a step closer to final validation and homologation. The Mullen FIVE RS is an ultra-high-performance EV featuring a top speed of 200 mph and acceleration from 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Exide, India updates about status of upcoming gigfactory On May 6, Exide Industries Limited, in an investor update, announced that it will start trial production in its gigafactory within this year. At present, around 150 engineers are commissioning equipment and machines on the site. After trial production, OEMs will do a homologation process (testing and validation) for 4-5 months. Commercial serial production will start after that. There are f...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15