ers per month to 900,000 kiloliters per month. Of this total, 300,000 kiloliters were procured from the U.S. The ministry plans to continue expanding alternative procurement sources. The figures, incorporating expected April shipments, reflect volumes as of March 30. An official from the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy explained, "U.S. production accounts for a significant portion, making these figures highly reliable." According to METI,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

d roads compared to those using conventional aggregates (approx. 10 years). This reduces the frequency of road repairs and cuts life cycle costs by about 60% compared to conventional methods. Furthermore, by sourcing resources locally, PathAhead aims to keep prices on par with those of conventional natural aggregates. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 1, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Nigeria includes electric vehicles in PiCNG policy On March 26, the President of Nigeria approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles (EV). The initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV). The Initiative will continue to drive the deployment of CNG infrastructure, CNG vehicles and equipment, and nati...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

ts business operations, investments, and properties to Ghana. IVM stated that it is deepening its roots, expanding its operations, and positioning itself as a key player in Africa's automotive future, starting from Nigeria. As part of this commitment, it is advancing significant plans in compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) production, with the near completion of a major facility in Nnewi, Anambra State. Based on social media up...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Posco Future M develops natural graphite anode material using methane gas Posco Future M Co., Ltd. (Posco Future M) of South Korea and Molten of the United States have agreed to jointly develop natural graphite anode materials using methane gas. Through this agreement, Posco Future M will combine its anode material technology with Molten's methane-based graphite production technology to strengthen its anode material supply chain. Molten will prod...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

t to relax and recharge. Lincoln Rejuvenate, the multisensory in-vehicle experience, now offers five distinct themes:    •    Tropical Paradise: Sensory escape flowing from a vibrant coral reef to a calm beachfront   •    Aurora Borealis: A visual and auditory experience inspired by the natural phenomenon   •    Elements: A multi-sensory journey through the fundamental elements of nature   •    Waterfall Meditation: An imm...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Posco Future M to supply artificial-graphite-based anode materials to global automaker Posco Future M Co., Ltd. (Posco Future M) announced that it signed a contract with a global automaker to supply natural-graphite-based anode materials. The transaction amounts to KRW 1.02 trillion (JPY 111.6 billion), and the contract is valid from 2027 to 2032. The client’s name will remain unpublicized until the end of the contract. This supply contract is ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

were unveiled. A multimodal large model co-developed by the two parties over a long-term will be applied to Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation S-Class sedan for launch in 2026. Based on the multimodal large model, the high-end rear-row entertainment system of the S-Class sedan will deeply integrate natural language processing with multimodal visual and audio understanding and generation capabilities. Coupled with hardware sensors such as in-vehic...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

o the impact of the war in the Middle East, including tax cuts on electricity and fuel and aid for the most affected sectors. A 15% income tax deduction is planned for buying an electric or plug-in vehicle. The measures also include a reduction in VAT on gasoline and diesel fuels, electricity, and natural gas. Based on press release from the Government of Spain...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

lion under the 2025 U.S.-Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement announced in February 2026, the U.S. welcomed a second tranche of Japanese investments, including USD 40 billion from GE Vernova Hitachi in Tennessee and Alabama to build small modular reactor power plants and USD 33 billion in natural gas generation facilities in Pennsylvania and Texas. The two leaders discussed the threat posed by restriction of strategic supply chains, inc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Syrah, Australia, and Tesla extend deadline for graphite deal On March 16, Syrah Resources Limited provided an update regarding its offtake agreement with Tesla, Inc. for the supply of natural graphite active anode material from Syrah’s 11.25 ktpa facility in Vidalia, Louisiana. In July 2025, Syrah had received a notice from Tesla alleging that it had defaulted on an obligation under the Offtake Agreement to provide conforming AAM samples from ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

ator, and cuOpt, enables Lyft to more efficiently process data in real-time.  - Next-gen mapping platform: As Lyft evolves its mapping infrastructure with agentic AI capabilities, NVIDIA models, including NVIDIA Nemotron family for agentic AI and NVIDIA Cosmos Reasons series for Physical AI, are a natural fit for powering an Agentic AI mapping platform.  - Supporting Lyft’s autonomous vehicle efforts: Lyft plans to leverage NVIDIA DRIVE Hyper...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

has been invested in employee training and skills development in preparation for the Neue Klasse era. A. [Walter Mertl] Automation and digitalization are improving efficiency and influencing staffing requirements. However, BMW does not have a formal headcount reduction program and instead relies on natural attrition and workforce planning tools. Q4. Why do you believe the tariff effect will be limited compared with competitors? Will BMW introduce...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Marelli presents new ECUs for gasoline, flex fuels, and CNG in Brazil, India, and EMEA On March 10, Marelli launched its new generation Port Fuel Injection Engine Control Units (PFI ECUs) dedicated to gasoline, flex fuel (ethanol, methanol, synthetic fuels), and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) applications. It will cater to Brazilian, Indian, and EMEA markets. Each of the three versions, differentiated by region-specific features, is designed, valid...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

FAW Jiefang launches Yingteng truck lineup On March 7, FAW Jiefang held launch events for the Yingteng lineup in Wuxi, Chengdu, and Shangqiu simultaneously. The Yingteng lineup, a new versatile transport truck lineup, covers seven major logistics areas and is scheduled for new energy variants. The Yingteng lineup employs an FAW Jiefang in-house developed powertrain. The natural gas and diesel variants are equipped with the new GS280 and GD300 int...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

stead primarily limited by availability of parts and raw materials. Supply of parts and good from Turkey (totalling over USD 100 bn a year) will be of particular significance to European industry. An ongoing conflict would threaten Turkish energy security through potential disruptions to the 13% of natural gas imported from Iran. While a total cut-off poses risks to industrial production, Turkey’s enhanced storage capacity, seasonal demand decl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

India invokes Essential Commodities Act 1955 to regulate availability of natural gas On March 9, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas released a gazetted notification to invoke the Essential Commodities Act 1955. This order may be called the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026. The Central Government has assessed that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in the disruption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments throu...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

se 1.1% to 14,641 units, while sales of trucks between 3.5 and 6.0 tons decreased 9.6% to 609 units. “Manufacturers have committed monumental investment to drive demand but such costs cannot be sustained indefinitely, making a review of the transition an urgent priority to ensure ambition matches natural demand,” Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said. (SMMT press releases from March 5, 2026) 1 / 2 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

only does the model serve as an autonomous driving model, but it can also be applied to Robotaxis, flying cars, and humanoid robots. The CEO of XPeng referred to VLA 2.0 as the first version designed for fully autonomous driving, a technology that will be implemented within the next 1-3 years as a natural part of people’s daily mobility. XPeng Robotaxis with VLA 2.0 have started open road testing and will go into trial operations this year. As...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

ric vehicles (EVs) were up 28.7% to 46,275 units with a 21.9% share, diesel-powered vehicles were down 2.4% to 31,338 units with a 14.8% share, LPG-powered cars plummeted 48.2% to 397 units with a share of 0.1%, and three fuel-cell vehicles were newly registered. There were no new registrations for natural gas and hydrogen drive types. Average CO2 emissions fell 6.5% to 102.6 g/km. Truck sales in February fell 5.0% y/y to 19,997 units, while bus ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05