reduced to strengthen its long-term competitiveness. The plant will continue to operate as a major high-volume facility, producing tens of thousands of trucks each year depending on market demand. Daimler Truck announced that it will invest more than EUR 2 billion in its German production sites by 2030, with about half of the investment going to Wörth plant. The funding will support projects such as a more environmentally friendly paint shop an...

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Volvo Trucks begins road testing of hydrogen combustion truck On April 1, Volvo Trucks announced that it has started on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. The company has planned to launch its hydrogen solutions by 2030. These trucks are expected to deliver better performance, with higher efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and increased power compared to conventional hydrogen engines. These trucks use High Pre...

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s based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB). Additionally, Škoda Auto is working to develop Czech Republic, into an electromobility hub; E-components or E-vehicles are to be manufactured at all three Czech Škoda Auto sites in Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny and Vrchlabí by 2030 to safeguard jobs and create new ones. On March 1, Volkswagen Group announced that the Volkswagen Group, including Škoda Auto has taken note of ...

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anter electric light-duty truck developed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) throughout Japan starting in September. The Yamato Group with Yamato Transport at its core is introducing electric vehicles as part of its efforts to achieve a 48% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (compared to FY2020), followed by virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The eCanters that will be introduced by Yamato Transport are a...

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・2007-2013: EUR 74.9 million for Production Capacity Expansion - It is also a R&D Center. - Established in 1975. IVECO BUS announces plans to restart production of buses in Italy IVECO BUS selects HTWO fuel cell systems for hydrogen buses FPT Industrial and Mitsubishi Fuso expand partnership until 2030 IVECO BUS signs a major agreement for electric buses in Italy IVECO BUS signs agreement for sale of up to 500 electric buses in Belgium IVECO ...

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g the milestone of the five millionth SUV to roll off the line over 30 years of production. Mercedes-Benz used the event also to announce that as part of a USD 7 billion commitment over the next few years in its U.S. operations, USD 4 billion will be invested specifically in the Tuscaloosa plant by 2030. GLS: The full-size SUV offers the top-line GLS 580 4MATIC with a V8 powertrain that delivers 530 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, and the six-cylind...

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EU adopts amendment to regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles On March 30, the European Council formally adopted a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The new rules introduce a temporary flexibility for manufacturers to comply with their 2030 CO2 emissions reduction targets. The amendment does not alter the long-term reduction targets. The regulation will now be published i...

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ent and three unions with a majority in the Works Council - UGT, CCOO, and CCP - have reached a new labor framework agreement. It will allow Zaragoza to opt for the manufacture of the next generation of electric vehicles, contributing to the construction of a sustainable future for the plant beyond 2030. In the employment chapter, the Management acquires a commitment to rejuvenate the workforce with the application of the relief contract to the 1...

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otal investment in the plant to USD 10.3 billion, not counting the USD 4.3 billion that Hyundai and its joint-venture partner, LG Energy Solution, are putting into the battery plant that is scheduled to open in the first half of 2026. Hyundai Motor will launch its first mid-size pickup truck before 2030 in North America, and aims to produce more than 80% of vehicles sold in the U.S. domestically by 2030, with supply chain content increasing from ...

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’s Enchem Co., Ltd. has entered the preparation stage for mass production and supply of electrolytes for LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries to CATL, a Chinese secondary battery manufacturer. In December 2025, the company signed a contract to supply 350,000 tons of electrolytes from 2026 through 2030, with mass production launch scheduled for June 2026. At present, the company is conducting quality tests at its Zaozhuang No. 1 Factory in Sha...

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by considering the stress placed on each component during simulations. (Figure 12)   To commercialize this system, the plan is to develop anomaly detection models based on driver expertise and driving data starting in 2027, and to make predictive insights enabled by driving simulations starting in 2030. (Figure 13) Use Cases*: This exhibit showcases a use case by NTT DATA SBC Corporation. (Figure 12) Real-World Use Cases(Source: Material...

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Europe Audi Q4 e-tron Chiller Electric valve Europe Volvo XC40 Recharge Chiller Radiator North America Tesla Model 3 Radiator Trends in battery thermal management: In November 2024, Mahle GmbH announced a restructuring plan for the group to accelerate the implementation of its MAHLE 2030 strategy, which focuses on increasing efficiency, electrification and thermal management. Mahle GmbH will acquire all remaining shares (approxima...

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eported that the large-scale cathode supply contract between L&F Co., Ltd. and a European battery manufacturer could be significantly reduced or canceled. The contract is for supplying high-nickel cathode materials worth a total of KRW 9.24 trillion (JPY 1.02 trillion) from January 2025 to December 2030. The contract partner is believed to be Northvolt AB of Sweden.  Having been affected by the slowdown in demand for electric vehicles (EVs), Nor...

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orporation and CGN New Energy, respectively. The partnerships aim to enhance the deployment of renewable electricity throughout VW Group’s production processes in China. According to the plan, the group’s production facilities in the country are set to use 100% renewable or clean electricity by 2030. VW Group is firmly committed to the Paris Agreement and aims to become net carbon neutral by 2050. With the “goTOzero” environmental mission...

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first-served” basis, with approved vehicles subject to a 6.1% most-favored-nation tariff rate. The second phase quota period runs from September 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, covering up to 24.5k vehicles plus any unused quota from the first phase, with plans to expand the quota to 70k units by 2030. Volkswagen Group has also reached an agreement with the EU to avoid the additional tariffs imposed by the bloc, while Canada has opened up new s...

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inder features a 3.5-liter V6 engine rated for 284 hp and 259 lb-ft of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. On November 13, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said a range of new products will revive U.S. sales growth in 2026 as it looks to expand its hybrid offerings to new segments through 2030, with the possibility of an electrified V6 truck. U.S. sales are expected to rebound in 2026 with the addition of the e-Power Rogue crossover and...

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., Ltd. Zhengzhou Yuebo Auto Electric Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Megmeet Electric Co., Ltd. Valeo Interior Controls (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. [Japan]Market share of HV-ECU in Japan (2021, June 2023 survey)- Denso: 79%- Hitachi Astemo: 19%- Others: 2% [China]Chinese Vehicle Controllers Technology Roadmap 2025 2030 2035 Localization of vehicle control systems: 80%Installation rate of major Japanese-made chips: 30%Installation ratio of Japanese-made real-t...

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ISI, Barclays, Mizuho, BofA, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Truist, UBS, Jefferies, JPM, Needham & Co, HSBC, Cantor Fitzgerald, and William Blair, it says it does not endorse them. While estimates for Q1 and full-year 2026 do not look good for the EV maker, they of course rise slowly for 2027 through 2030. (Tesla release on March 26, 2026)...

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Canatu, Finland, announces updated strategy and long-term financial targets On March 26, Canatu Plc’s Board of Directors approved its updated strategy and long-term financial targets, which extend until the end of 2030. Canatu has set long-term targets for 2030 of EUR 100–150 million in revenue and a 25–30% EBIT margin.  In Automotive, Canatu will focus on the full-windshield market and ADAS camera heaters through its carbon nanotubes (CNT...

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Germany announces climate protection program, focuses on sustainable mobility On March 25, the German Federal Cabinet has adopted a climate protection program to save 25 million tons of CO2 by 2030. This will enable the climate targets for 2030 and 2040 to be met.  In the transport sector, the country will promote the purchase of electric cars. The new funding program for electric cars will support up to 800,000 electric vehicles. The target gro...

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