ete globally.” The 2009 Endangerment Finding, which officially declared greenhouse gasses as a danger to human life, is that the rule that enables the EPA to place limits on the pollutants emitted by vehicles. If the Endangerment Finding goes away, it would remove all greenhouse gas standards for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines, starting with the first greenhouse gas rule set in 2010 for light-duty vehicles and i...

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—one that enhances the efficiency of commercial vehicles and logistics. Mitsubishi Fuso will unveil the COBODI (Connected Load Body), a new and unique 'smart body' and 'digital solution' concept, at JMS 2025. This concept will be showcased on an “eCanter”, the first series-produced all-electric light duty truck in Japan originally launched in 2017. The concept connects smart, human-centric body design with Wise Systems, an AI-based automate...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

Maxion Wheels’s Johannesburg plant uses solar power from its own solar farm Maxion Wheels announced that its light vehicle aluminum wheels plant in Johannesburg, South Africa, is now powered by its own solar farm. Installed by energy company Terra Firma, the 2.9 MWh photovoltaic system marks the company’s eighth solar program and forms part of its Roadmap Zero strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The car park and ground moun...

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Fuyao Group launches intelligent driving-integrated front windshield glass Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. (Fuyao Group) launched a front windshield glass integrating intelligent driving features, which debuts in the new AITO M7 SUV. The product is integrated with a LiDAR and a camera to achieve a high transmittance of near-infrared light and address the issue of signal attenuation in curved glass. The product comes with active detection for...

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on (AT) for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). The 2EDA45 automatically switches between two gears and provides a high gear ratio at low speeds to meet power requirements, and switches to a low gear ratio at high speeds to enhance energy efficiency and reduce power consumption. The 2EDA45 is developed for light-duty commercial EVs weighing 7.5-11.5t to handle high-load and complex operating conditions. The 2EDA45 features: a multi-gear design to match p...

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into pecan imports from Mexico and the United States, signaling a reciprocal response. Mexico’s tariff proposal, currently under congressional review, targets imports from countries without free trade agreements, including China, South Korea, and India, with rates ranging between 10% and 50%. For light vehicles, tariffs would rise from the current 15–20% to 50%.  The plan comes amid pressure from Washington’s protectionist trade stance, pa...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/27

The technical center is expected to employ around 40 engineers and other salaried professionals. Ten other employees will also be based at Sumitomo's test track in Huntsville, Alabama. Sumitomo says the technical center will support research and development activities for passenger, motorcycle, and light truck tires. The center will focus on technical benchmarking, design, simulation and analysis, material development, and on-vehicle testing. In ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

otor Co. and other major OEMs, said in a filing with the Environmental Protection Agency that legislation signed by President Trump in June will increase the effective price of EVs and could lead to a near-term decline in EV market share. “The 2027 and later standards are simply not achievable in light of significant market, charging infrastructure, supply chain, affordability, and other challenges as well as recent policy changes enacted,” t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

STMicroelectronics participates in STARLight project to develop Silicon Photonics on 300mm wafers On September 23, STMicroelectronics announced that it is leading the STARLight project. The project brings together a consortium of leading industrial and academic partners to position Europe as a technology leader in 300mm silicon photonics (SiPho) technology by establishing a high-volume manufacturing line, developing leading-edge optical modules, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Forvia Hella develops The Rising Sun taillight for Geely’s Galaxy M9 SUV Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (Forvia Hella) developed The Rising Sun taillight for Geely’s Galaxy M9 SUV.The taillight incorporates a nearly 1.5m-long light curtain for seamless integration of advanced lighting technology.The light curtain employs a high-density pixel matrix design and a laser-engraved “starry sky” technique in manufacturing process, with each luminous surf...

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g in a small turning radius of 6.4 meters for easier maneuvering. Key safety and comfort features include an ABS braking system, air-suspension seats, enhanced suspension, and a tight 6.4-meter turning radius. The model also comes with a full Tractor Head kit, including a heavy-duty coupler, rotary lamp, tire stopper, and side under protective device. (From KTB Fuso Indonesia press release dated September 20, 2025)...

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hat its brake caliper has been adopted for the new Alpine A390 electric vehicle (EV) of Alpine, Renault Group’s sports car brand. This is the first time for Advics to supply its product for Alpine. The aluminum opposed 6POT caliper adopted for the Alpine A390 features an optimized cylinder shape, light weight, and high rigidity, and contributes to improved electricity consumption through its drag reduction technology. Its design quality that en...

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730, respectively. VW has also raised shipping charges by USD 50 on the 2026 vehicles. New shipping rates are $1,275 for the Jetta, Golf GTI and Golf R, and $1,475 for Taos, Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. In some cases, they are the second price hikes by VW since the U.S. instituted steep tariffs on light-vehicle imports in April. VW already hiked 2025 model-year pricing on the Jetta, Taos and Tiguan in mid-July. Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume ...

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vehicles, announced it is launching its “Charge On Us” dealer program to help further reduce costs and ease the path to electrification for fleet customers.  The program includes USD 500 in charging credits and six months of complimentary Greenlane Edge subscription access for every qualifying light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric truck sold. Velocity Truck Centers, a major North American dealer for top commercial vehicle brands, is the f...

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Opel and TU Darmstadt, Germany develop innovative lighting system for autonomous vehicle safety On September 23, Opel, Stellantis, and TU Darmstadt announced that they will showcase a special Opel Grandland at the International Symposium on Automotive Lighting (ISAL) in Darmstadt, Germany. The test car demonstrates how future SAE Level 3 autonomous vehicles could use lighting to communicate with pedestrians and other road users. In collaboration ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Exicom, India partners with Charger on Wheels to expand mobile EV charging services On September 22, 2025, Exicom Tele-Systems Limited announced its support for Charger on Wheels, an on-demand mobile EV charging startup. With Exicom as a technology enabler, Charger on Wheels will test and scale mobile EV charging across India, aiming to solve grid readiness issues in urban areas and offer Capex-light solutions for charging needs. This concept add...

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Pars Khodro, Iran, to start mass production of Pars Nova car On September 15, Pars Khodro announced that it will start production of the Pars Nova car soon. It will produce automatic and crossover models of this car. It will have features such as a 7-inch multimedia with offline navigation, rear camera and parking sensor, TPMS, stability control, light and rain sensor, brake assist system, etc. Pars Khodro, by investing in research and design, in...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

ed the launch of its new visual identity. The company unveiled the first bilingual logo (Arabic and English) in the global automotive sector. Its visual presence reflects the meaning of the name "Ceer" in Arabic, which embodies movement and progress.  Ceer also unveiled a unique design element: 32 light bars, prominently displayed across all its vehicles, in preparation for the upcoming global launch of the sedan and SUV models. The number of li...

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Michelin starts layoffs at Queretaro plant in Mexico On September 17, it was reported that Michelin has begun layoffs at its Querétaro plant, where operations are scheduled to close by the end of 2025 due to shifts in the passenger car and light truck tire market. The first wave, carried out in early September, affected just over 100 employees, with a second round planned later in the month. According to state labor secretary Liliana San Martín...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

Tryton Motors introduces JAC commercial vehicles in Ghana, discusses local assembly On September 18, multiple sources reported that Tryton Motors Ltd., the official distributor of JAC Motors in Ghana, unveiled a new line-up of heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Tryton Motors is also discussing local vehicle assembly with JAC Motors with support form government. The company has already secured all necessary gove...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19