ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India updates about technology upgrades made during FY 2024-25 In its FY 2024-25 annual report, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control 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 co...

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AZL Aachen, Germany launches joint project to advance fire testing for EV battery casings On July 14, AZL Aachen GmbH launched a new joint partner project called “Thermal Runaway Testing for Battery Casings – Benchmarking Systems for High-Gradient Heating and Hot Particle Blasting.” The project aims to develop a realistic and consistent fire testing environment for evaluating structural and functional materials used in EV battery housings. ...

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Vector unveils new CANoe.DDS for simulating and testing DDS-based systems Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) has unveiled CANoe.DDS, a new option for its CANoe development and test environment that supports the DDS (Data Distribution Service) communication standard. CANoe.DDS allows users to simulate, analyze, and test DDS-based systems directly within the familiar CANoe environment. It is designed for developers and testers of distributed systems ...

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Johnson Matthey plans hydrogen internal combustion engine testing facility in Sweden On July 24, Johnson Matthey (JM) announced that it will open its first hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) testing facility at its current Gothenburg site.  The test area is set to be operational in autumn 2025.  It will test the performance of catalysts within the wider engine aftertreatment and control systems, providing key insights into the developm...

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Chinese authorities to urge domestic automakers to fully test, validate combined assisted driving systems On July 23, China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) announced that the director of the Traffic Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) answered questions from reporters on how to regulate and manage the intelligent driving systems for New Energy Vehicles on sale. Regarding such an issue, the MPS will work with...

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Mercedes Benz conducts various tests for new VLE electric van On July 24, Mercedes Benz announced the key progress in the development of its all-electric VLE van, with prototypes passing major testing milestones across three areas of efficiency. First, the VLE demonstrated excellent aerodynamics during wind tunnel tests in Stuttgart. The vehicle’s sleek design with a stretched roofline and smooth rear—achieved an impressive drag coefficient,...

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new intelligent manufacturing facility in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. The project is a relocation initiative, upon completion of which Nexteer’s existing Liuzhou facility will move in its entirety to the new site. Spanning more than 40,000 square meters, the new facility will contain advanced labs, test tracks, and an employee center and is expected to be fully operational in the first half of 2026. Upon completion, the new facility will enable N...

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Euro NCAP rates 9 new models, Highlights safety flaws in few models On July 9, Euro NCAP announced that it has revealed safety shortcomings in several family cars through its latest round of crash tests. In crash tests, a flaw was found in the curtain airbag of the TIGGO 7, which also affects the three-row TIGGO 8. The airbag failed to deploy properly, reducing protection for children in the rear seats. As a result, both models lost points in th...

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China-led ISO international standards for automated driving testing released On July 7, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the release of the “Road Vehicles - Test Scenarios for Automated Driving (AD) Systems - Scenario Evaluation and Test Case Generation (ISO 34505:2025)” international standards formulated under the country’s leadership. The standards mainly stipulate the evaluation process and test ...

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Tata Technologies, India partners with Emerson to develop advanced testing solutions for OEMs On July 9, Tata Technologies and Emerson announced a partnership to develop integrated testing and validation solutions for global OEMs in the automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle industries. The collaboration combines Tata Technologies’ expertise in systems engineering, E/E architecture, and mobility platform development with Emerson’s capa...

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Intuition, Inc., announced its acquisition of Reblika’s generative AI technology for creating fully configurable 3D digital humans. This strategic acquisition enhances the realism and diversity of Applied Intuition’s digital human library, virtual representations used to safely and effectively test autonomous systems in simulation.  Reblika’s technology enables the creation of high-fidelity avatars that vary in gender, age, body type, eth...

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FSUE NAMI, Russia unveils self-driving system at Innoprom-2025 On July 7, FSUE NAMI unveiled the NAMI self-driving system, a universal solution that can transform any vehicle, into an autonomous vehicle at the Innoprom-2025 exhibition. The system uses software, algorithms, neural networks and databases developed by FSUE "NAMI". This allows it to be one of the most accurate unmanned systems in Russia and the world. The NAMI will showcase it’s t...

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Sanyo Chemical develops new additive for EV E-Axles Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Sanyo Chemical) announced on July 2 that it has developed a new “ACLUBE NS-100” polymer additive that enhances the anti-wear and anti-seizure performances of E-Axle drive motor systems for electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s in-house test with the additive found an improvement in the maximum non-seizure load (an anti-seizure benchmark) by up to approxima...

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vhh.mobility and IAV sign contract for autonomous shuttles in Germany On June 25, vhh.mobility (Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein) and IAV signed a contract for research and development cooperation for autonomous shuttles. vhh.mobility is Germany's third-largest municipal bus operator. As part of the cooperation, five vehicles will initially be developed and delivered. Test operations with a safety operator will begin in 2026 in Harburg, followed...

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ion agreement with Covestro, a material manufacturer, for a green supply chain. Under the agreement, the two companies will, based on HASCO Vision’s primary logistics operations in and around Shanghai, explore a range of innovative areas. For technology application, the two companies will jointly test and apply low-emission fuels, New Energy Vehicles (such as electric heavy-duty trucks), and other sustainable logistics solutions. For project im...

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JOYNEXT, China showcases smart vehicle tech at 2025 Automotive Electronics Congress, Germany On June 18,  JOYNEXT, China, announced that it will showcase its SDV solutions with a live demo using a test vehicle at the Automotive Electronics Congress on June 24 - 25, 2025, in Ludwigsburg. The event focuses on innovations in automotive electronics. This year’s theme is “Navigating through Global Complexity: Architecture and Platform Solution fo...

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400 from MAN and 51 from Zhongtong. Additionally, the agreements include 76 double-decker buses from Volvo Buses and 70 articulated buses from Anadolu Isuzu. Additionally, the RTA also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BYD to pilot the operation of an electric bus equipped with the latest technologies and battery systems offered by the company. The test run will take place in the Emirate of Dubai during the summer period. Based on...

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Seeing Machines, Australia to supply backup DMS to North American self-driving car company On June 16, Seeing Machines Limited signed an agreement to supply additional Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring Systems (BdMS) to a world-leading North American self-driving car company. The agreement, valued at around USD 1.2 million, will see Guardian BdMS deployed into the autonomous mobility company’s test vehicles as they seek to expand across new sit...

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ARAI, India establishes BSR test facility On June 12, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), in a social media post, announced that it has recently established a BSR Test Facility (Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle). It is housed within ARAI's Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Lab.  ARAI's new BSR facility creates a comprehensive simulation environment that can put vehicle components through realistic road conditions. The system feature...

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their models. On this occasion, the MIIT will draw sample vehicles from sources such as on-road motor vehicle manufacturers and automobile dealerships and strengthen efforts to spot check models with high public attention and major quality and safety hazards. Relevant institutions will inspect and test whether the submitted sample vehicles are compliant with national standards, placing emphasis on items such as parameter verification of vehicle ...

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