BMW Group starts “Energy Master” pre-series production at Landshut plant On May 21, BMW Group announced the start of pre-series production of “Energy Master”, a key control unit for its hydrogen drivetrain at its Landshut plant in Germany, marking a new step in its hydrogen mobility strategy. The component will be used in the upcoming BMW iX5 Hydrogen and serves as the central control unit of the high-voltage system, managing energy and d...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

s kind in the world, JTEKT (JTEKT Corporation) has continued to build on its technical expertise and track record in both hardware and software. While maintaining its focus on hardware as a manufacturing company, JTEKT is actively pursuing initiatives to break into new fields by leveraging its core technologies. Having in-house foundational technology for precise machining and control of actuators allows the company to maximize control effectiven...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

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’...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Daimler Truck partners with MB Energy and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. to build hydrogen supply chain to Europe On May 11, Daimler Truck AG, MB Energy (Germany), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan) signed an agreement to build a supply chain for liquefied hydrogen to Europe through the Port of Hamburg, Germany. The companies will combine their expertise to study how to make hydrogen supply to Hamburg commercially viable, with a target to...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

[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...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

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...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

During the year, it also filed 21 design applications and 35 copyright applications, and secured 15 patent grants, bringing its cumulative granted patents to over 650. The filings focused on vehicle safety, reliability, total cost of ownership optimization, and occupant comfort, as well as emerging technologies, including electric vehicles and hydrogen-based internal combustion engines. Based on Tata Motors Ltd (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles L...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

fundamentally different forms of use than older generations such as my own. Over the next five to ten years, younger users will increasingly take center stage in Europe as well, and the priorities in vehicle functionality will change significantly. Battery EVs will certainly continue to expand, but hydrogen technology also deserves attention. It is likely to play a central role mainly in the commercial vehicle sector, but if you look at China's N...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

Auto China 2026: BMW announces world premieres of iX3 Long Wheelbase, i3 Long Wheelbase, and new BMW 7 Series On April 24, BMW Group announced that its exhibition stand at Auto China 2026 is dedicated entirely to the Neue Klasse. BMW also announced world premieres of the new BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase, the new BMW i3 Long Wheelbase, and the new BMW 7 Series featuring Neue Klasse technologies. The exhibition stand showcases a total of 42 vehicles, inc...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

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

BMW develops new hydrogen tank technology for iX5 Hydrogen On April 9, BMW Group developed a new hydrogen tank technology for BMW iX5 Hydrogen that increases the driving range to about 750 km. The new design improves how hydrogen is stored in the vehicle. BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system uses space more efficiently and works alongside the Gen6 high-voltage battery without reducing cabin space. The design also allows hydrogen models to be produced...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

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...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

d a Pithampur plant coming online shortly. Beyond India, EKA commenced electric bus deployments in Africa through a CKD assembly and distribution partnership with Ethiopia's Kerchanshe Group and signed a manufacturing agreement with NBFI Capital for Australia. The company also deployed a nine-metre hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport in partnership with KPIT Technologies and BPCL, with 15 more hydrogen buses planned. Based on t...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

South African president discussed investment with Toyota On March 31, the President of South Africa met with executives of Toyota South Africa Motors at the sidelines of the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) and discussed investments in green mobility. The discussion focuses on hybrid electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies, as well as local battery assembly and supplier development. Toyota South Africa Motors will invest ZAR 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Umicore opens innovation center in Shanghai, China On March 31, Umicore inaugurated its innovation center in Shanghai, China, its first corporate research and development facility outside Europe. Located in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone and spanning approximately 3,600 square meters, the center will focus initially on fuel cell applications and recycling technologies and will expand to catalysis for renewable energy and stationary applications, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Freudenberg dissolves e-Power Systems business group; retains hydrogen components business Freudenberg SE announced that its Freudenberg e-Power Systems business group was dissolved effective January 1, 2026. The company has discontinued its business in battery cells, modules, and systems, as well as activities related to fuel cell systems. Nevertheless, the hydrogen components business remains and has been integrated into Freudenberg Sealing Tec...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

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...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

stated that since February 28, diesel prices have been increasing, which poses serious challenges in the commercial vehicle space. The current conflict exposes the fragility of fuel supply. Long-term stability depends on reducing reliance on global oil and gas markets. Transitioning to alternative technologies, such as battery-electric or hydrogen-cell HGVs, can mitigate impacts, and if fuel prices stay high, they could affect total ownership co...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

its “technology-open” strategy, the company intends to address all aspects for powertrains from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Schaeffler also plans to strengthen by-wire technology for autonomous driving, and humanoid robot systems that utilize in-vehicle technologies. It was also announced that the company is ready to release water electrolysis stacks, which produce hydrogen, in the Japanese market. As...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ket expansion outside of China, the two companies will systematically strengthen collaboration across the entire value chain from R&D, supply chains, and manufacturing to markets, channels, and services. For the 3.0 truck project, the two companies will be committed to developing cutting-edge power technologies, such as hybrid systems, hydrogen internal combustion engines, and automotive powertrains, to actively outline efficient low- and zero-ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23