has the characteristic of being deployable on any hardware platform. We will propose the product to various OEMs and aim to enhance sales from 2030 to 2040.In the driveline business, demand for drive shafts is actually on the rise, in line with the increase in BEVs equipped with both front and rear motors, as the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (BEVs) progresses. We believe that niche products for di...

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Hyundai Translead begins commercial launch of XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in Canada On May 13, Hyundai Translead announced it has launched XCIENT Fuel Cell truck operations in Canada with its first dealer being Breadner Trailers, a leading provider of transport truck trailers in Ontario. A total of eleven XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks are currently operating in several hydrogen mobility initiatives in Canada, including the British Columbia Hydrogen Ports P...

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Volvo Trucks announces launch of new powertrains to accelerate decarbonization On May 12, Volvo Trucks announced that it is launching a multi-billion SEK investment in new technologies aimed at strengthening its global product portfolio. An all-new fuel-saving combustion engine platform made for multiple renewable fuels including future hydrogen applications as well as new electric drivelines with ranges of up to 700 km will future-proof Volvo’...

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Volvo Trucks unveils new engines for renewable fuels and hydrogen use On May 12, Volvo Trucks unveiled two new 13-liter engines developed for renewable diesel and gas fuel applications, with support for future hydrogen applications. Both engines are built on Volvo’s latest in-house engine platform. The new engine offers more power, improved drivability, lower noise, reduced emissions, and up to 4% lower fuel consumption compared to the previous...

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[Exclusive Interview] Schaeffler on Europe’s Automotive Future: Competitiveness, Technological Flexibility, and Innovation in Motion At the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026, MarkLines interviewed Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at Schaeffler AG and President of CLEPA, about Europe’s competitiveness, technological flexibilities, and innovation in powertrain, chassis, and software technologies, drawing on Schaeffler’s perspective as a glob...

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Toyota advances hydrogen use in U.S. with Class 8 trucks, stationary power, infrastructure On May 5, Toyota Motor North America detailed its long-term commitment to hydrogen at the 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, where it outlined milestones and investments in commercial trucking, fueling infrastructure, and stationary power generation. In the Hydrogen Workshop keynote address, Toyota highlighted:     •  Plans to deploy Toyota...

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Wrightbus, UK, selects Ballard as fuel cell supplier for hydrogen bus platform On May 7, Ballard Power Systems announced that Wrightbus, a leading UK-based bus manufacturer, has formally nominated Ballard as the fuel cell supplier for its next-generation StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 3.0 hydrogen bus platform.  This nomination covers the integration of Ballard’s FCmove SC hydrogen fuel cell engine into Wrightbus’ Gen 3.0 double-decker FCEV bus, ...

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Solaris, Poland, selects Ballard as fuel cell supplier for hydrogen bus platform On May 6, Ballard Power Systems announced that Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. has selected Ballard as the fuel cell supplier for its next-generation hydrogen bus. This selection includes the integration of Ballard’s FCmove SC hydrogen fuel cell engine, Ballard’s newest high-efficiency platform launched in late 2025, into the Solaris Generation 2 FCEV bus.  The ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

reverse trajectory tracking, and memory parking for distances of up to 2km. The Hongqi Off-Road Production Edition draws inspiration from traditional Chinese architecture, incorporating mortise-and-tenon design elements. It is built on the Honghu off-road platform and powered by a 2.0T super hybrid engine delivering 160kW/340Nm, combined with a four-motor vector control system providing wheel-end torque of up to 18,500Nm. Looking ahead, Hongqi pl...

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ACT Expo 2026: Toyota announces collaboration with Hyroad to deploy FCEV trucks On May 4, Toyota Motor North America announced an agreement with Hyroad Energy to deploy 40 Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Southern California. The announcement was made at ACT Expo 2026, where a Hyroad truck is on display at Toyota’s booth. Under the agreement, Hyroad will provide trucks, maintenance, data and software services to support Toyota’s logistics...

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ACT Expo 2026: PHINIA showcases H2ICE LCV, hydrogen combustion innovation On May 4, Phinia Inc., a recent spinoff from BorgWarner, announced its participation in ACT Expo 2026, taking place May 4-7 in Las Vegas, where it will debut its first homologated hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) light commercial vehicle (LCV), certified for on-road use. It was designed for light commercial and public transport applications and is capable of carr...

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MoRTH, India proposes CMVR amendment to expand ethanol and biodiesel fuel blending standards On April 27, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) published a draft notification, proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989. The draft is open for public comments for 30 days from the date of Gazette publication. The key proposed amendments include the following: ·       Expanding the gross vehicle weight th...

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Hyundai Motor and Georgia Tech announce multi-year partnership for hydrogen mobility On April 29, Hyundai Motor Group and the Georgia Institute of Technology announced an expansion of their growing collaboration to advance hydrogen-powered transportation, deepen applied research and education, and accelerate the use of zero-emissions vehicles in Georgia. The partnership includes the donation of four Hyundai NEXO fuel cell electric SUVs by Hyundai...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

For the first part, please see here. Q6. Traditionally, Tier 1 suppliers created value through hardware integration. With the shift toward SDVs, what new types of added value are now essential? Ms. Keim: Everything being discussed and displayed here is the answer. The era of competing on hardware engineering alone is over. E/E architecture, steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire — everything is shifting toward a software orientation, and hardware needs...

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Abdul Latif Jameel Motors and Toyota launch public hydrogen bus trial in Saudi Arabia On April 24, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia, announced that, together with Toyota Motor Corporation, in collaboration with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) and supporting entities, launched a public hydrogen fuel cell bus trial.  The five-day public trial showcases hydrogen bus operations...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

PHINIA to present gaseous fuel technologies at 2026 Vienna Motor Symposium On April 22, PHINIA Inc. , the previous BorgWarner’s Fuel Systems, announced that it will unveil new research at the 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium, highlighting the market readiness of its gaseous fuel technologies for high-performance, heavy-duty, and long range applications. PHINIA will present a new research paper showcasing the real-world readiness of gas...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23

Toyota to hold talks with Thailand’s new government on energy policy, EV incentives Reported on April 6, 2026, Toyota Motor Thailand plans to engage the new government on fuel and electricity policies as rising energy costs dampen vehicle demand, while also raising industry issues, including EV incentives, with the new industry minister. The company said higher oil prices linked to Middle East tensions are adding pressure on the sector, while r...

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BIMS 2026: GWM HYDROGEN-FTXT presented in Thailand, plans ASEAN expansion Announced on April 3, 2026, GWM HYDROGEN-FTXT (FTXT Energy Technology Co., Ltd.) was presented at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, marking its entry into Thailand and the wider Southeast Asian market. At its booth, GWM HYDROGEN-FTXT showcased its in-house 120 kW hydrogen fuel cell system, designed for commercial vehicle applications such as trucks and logistics fl...

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Volvo Trucks begins road testing of hydrogen combustion truck On April 1, Volvo Trucks announced that it has started on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. The company has planned to launch its hydrogen solutions by 2030. These trucks are expected to deliver better performance, with higher efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and increased power compared to conventional hydrogen engines. These trucks use High Pre...

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Toyota plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group in fuel cell JV cellcentric On March 31, Toyota Motor Corporation signed a non-binding agreement with Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group, and cellcentric to collaborate on fuel cell technologies. Under the agreement, Toyota will join cellcentric as an equal-share partner alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. The collaboration aims to leverage the combined expertise of all parties to develop, produc...

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