ams OSRAM to test new generation of OSTAR Projection Power LEDs for head-up displays ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) announced plans to test the new generation of its OSTAR Projection Power LEDs in accordance with the U.S. Automotive Qualification Standard AEC-Q102. Once testing is completed, the LEDs will be qualified for automotive projection applications, increasing projector-level brightness by 10–15%. They deliver up to 880 lumens in a compact 6....

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of solutions for intelligent cockpits and intelligent vehicle control. Showcased at the event was the SemiDrive X9 intelligent cockpit platform integrating P3 Group’s SPARQ OS in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) solution. P3 Group, which has been granted a 3PL certificate by Google, conducts stringent testing and validation of IVI solutions to ensure that AAOS-based systems meet the highest quality standards. The AAOS xTS compliance pre-certificatio...

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R&D centre (die-casting), Endurance developed structural aluminium components for EV OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, along with special alloy parts for EVs and components for stationary engines. Process improvements included automation, VAVE techniques, and development of dielectric coatings and hi-pot testing for EV battery end covers. The Waluj K-226/2 centre (braking systems) introduced a premium brake system for high-performance motorcycles with ...

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livers a peak power greater than or equal to 200kW, a peak torque greater than or equal to 290Nm, a maximum speed greater than or equal to 22,000rpm, a CLTC average drive efficiency greater than or equal to 96.6%, and a 3% higher motor volume density. The site will integrate R&D, manufacturing, and testing functions and focus on the large-scale production of high-efficiency motors and electronic control systems. (From multiple press releases date...

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capital and operational expenditure over three years, totalling AUD 9.6 million, to advance its sulfur battery technology.  The ACPC will enable Gelion to scale production of Sulfur CAM, produce and optimise next-generation Lithium Sulfur (Li-S) and Silicon Sulfur (Si-S) batteries, and facilitate testing and validation with existing and prospective global partners and customers. Gelion’s lightweight sulfur battery technologies are well-suited...

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Sarawak, Malaysia begins testing first off-site green hydrogen refueling station On July 15, 2025, Sarawak, Malaysia began testing its first off-site green hydrogen refueling station at the second PETROS Multifuel Station in Batu Kawa, which offers petrol, EV charging, and hydrogen refueling. The hydrogen is produced at the Darul Hana plant. Full operations are expected soon, pending final approval from KPDN Kuala Lumpur. Led by SEDC Energy (SEDC...

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Guangxi Auto Group granted one of Guangxi’s first driverless vehicle testing licenses On July 11, at an exhibition for AI-enabled unmanned driving scenarios hosted by the People’s Government of Liuzhou City, Guangxi Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (Guangxi Auto Group) showcased several autonomous vehicles and was granted one of Guangxi’s first functional low-speed driverless vehicle testing licenses with five other companies. Concurrently, Liuzh...

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will enhance the Indo-Korea collaboration for India's CMVR certification and related development.  KATECH is a Korean non-profit research institute dedicated to R&D of vehicle technologies applicable to real-world industries through partnerships with various companies. ICAT is a leading automotive testing, certification, homologation, R&D, design, and engineering service provider. Based on ICAT social media updates ...

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vy-duty vehicles that meets the upcoming Euro 7 standards. The system features brake discs made from low-wear cast iron and copper-free brake pads designed to work in synergy with the new discs. The new pads will be available on the market by the end of 2025. The project was validated by real-world testing in Bergamo (Italy) and Bratislava (Slovakia). Results showed that the service life of brake discs increased by over 50% compared to Original E...

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Pony.ai launches mass production, road testing of 7th-gen Robotaxi On July 14, Pony.ai announced the recent launch of road testing of the BAIC Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi with its 7th-generation autonomous driving system in Shenzhen. After the 2nd-generation Aion V, a Robotaxi model developed by Pony.ai and GAC Aion, was granted Guangzhou and Shenzhen’s intelligent connected vehicle road testing licenses, several Robotaxi models with Pony.ai’s 7...

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VW ID.3 battery excels in ADAC test in Germany On July 15, Volkswagen announced that its ID.3 Pro S electric vehicle retained 91% of its original net battery capacity after 160,000 kilometers of intensive endurance testing by ADAC in Germany. The test, conducted over four years at the Landsberg am Lech facility, used rapid charging for over 40% of sessions and often left the battery fully charged between drives, conditions typically avoided to pr...

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Punch Powertrain and Traxial, Belgium validates next-gen high performance EV drivetrain testing On July 11, Punch Powertrain and Traxial, Belgium completed a joint high-performance testing campaign in May 2025, proving the compatibility and strength of their latest electric drivetrain technologies under demanding conditions. The test combined Punch Powertrain’s IV5 800V SiC inverter (up to 400 kW with Traxial’s new axial flux electric motor...

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s for the Sollers ST6 and ST8 pickups, as well as the UAZ Patriot, Pickup, and all-wheel drive Profi models. The first batch of these new units has been completed at the Zavolzhye facility. The project includes local production of the crankcase through casting and machining, as well as assembly and testing of the units. The total production volume under the project will be about 20 thousand units per year. The total investment will be more than R...

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opsys at the SNUG India 2025 event in Bengaluru to collaborate on advanced automotive virtualization solutions. The partnership focuses on delivering pre-verified, integrated solutions for designing and deploying virtual electronic control units (vECUs), which are vital for software development and testing in software-defined vehicles. The companies are currently collaborating with global customers on vECU enablement, software bring-up, board sup...

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d-content steel for demanding applications such as some automotive components and packaging. It will develop a world-leading, AI-powered platform to predict how different scrap types and compositions impact steel quality and processability.  This will be integrated with rapid alloy prototyping and testing to generate the data required. It is backed by a GBP 7 million funding investment from Tata Steel UK, three partner universities, and a contri...

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teering wheel. This new prototype shows Valeo’s vision for the future, where steer-by-wire technology offers less wheel rotation and allows for a better user experience. It will present Valeo anSWer, its complete software offering, from end-user features to full ecosystem integration with digital testing. It will present Valeo SCALA 3 LiDAR for level 3 and beyond functions, ADB (Adaptive Driving Beam) and high-definition smart lighting systems,...

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ency.  Purem by Eberspaecher develops special silencers for fuel cell systems. These are designed for use in intake and exhaust air systems of fuel cell vehicles and are resistant to high air humidity and water condensate. They were installed in a demo truck and delivered impressive results during testing. (Based on Eberspaecher press release)...

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Hungary and China to launch joint EV and energy storage development center in Hungary On July 9, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed to launch a joint Hungarian Chinese automotive and energy storage development and validation center near the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground. According to the agreement, a joint research and development, testing, and certification center for smart electric vehicles and energy storage systems will be se...

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Stellantis inaugurates crash testing center for EVs in Brazil On July 10, Stellantis Brazil announced the inauguration of a new Safety Center structure at its Betim Automotive Hub, dedicated to crash testing hybrid and electric vehicles. The Safety Center employs over 50 engineers and follows rigorous protocols tailored to electric and hybrid vehicles, with specific focus on battery integrity and electrical safety. Pre-crash inspections include v...

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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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