F invests SEK 450 million in deep groove ball bearing manufacturing SKF develops new bearing package to reduce losses from friction SKF developing transmission bearings for ICE and electric vehicles SKF to acquire Israel AI based predictive maintenance software company SKF India targets EV bearing, CAFE-3, and BS-VII opportunities AB SKF (SKF) announced that it has completed the first China-based energy and carbon management system in its Dalian ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/06/12

, its layout adjustments have lowered the overall height of the unit, contributing to greater safety for the small vehicles it is installed in. By downsizing the mechanical oil pump, mechanical losses were reduced and fuel economy was improved. The greenhouse gas/corporate average fuel economy (GHG/CAFE) standards for the United States of America have also been met. (From a press release dated October 12, 2023) Jatco Ltd. (Jatco) will enter the e...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/06/11

ied in the form of a corporate average fuel consumption limit which is calculated by means of the summation of individual targets given in the following table, by weight band. The distinction between "targets" and "limits" is that targets are weight based bins used for the calculation of an overall CAFE requirement whereas limits are mandatory and apply to individual vehicles. The limits for Phase 3 correspond to those given for Phase 2 [8]. The ...

Regulations  Updated at: 2026/06/09

in the proposal would see the standards follow the same structure as in the original regulation for the 2017-2025 model years, but the fuel economy targets established for model year 2020 would also apply for model years 2021 to 2026. Under these provisions, the estimated average fuel consumption (CAFE) requirements for years 2020 to 2026 would be 43.7 mpg for passenger cars and 31.3 mpg for light duty trucks. Part of the provisions contained in...

Regulations  Updated at: 2026/06/08

SKF India targets EV bearing, CAFE-3, and BS-VII opportunities In an investor update, SKF India announced that it recorded new business wins in Q1 FY 2027 (April-June 2026) for electric motor bearings and wheel hub bearings tied to model year 2026-27 launches across two-wheeler, three-wheeler, passenger vehicle, and commercial vehicle segments, with order book visibility extending up to 2030. It mentioned that while electric vehicles use fewer be...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

Bosch India ready for BS7, CAFE 3 and CV ADAS regulations In an investor update, Bosch Limited announced that it is actively working with OEMs to prepare for CAFE Phase 3 regulations, scheduled for rollout in April 2027, which will increase content per vehicle. The company is also spearheading ADAS adoption in commercial vehicles ahead of mandatory regulations that take effect from January 2027 for new CV models, expanding to all commercial vehic...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

s at the end of FY 2026, of which approximately 130,000 were in the small car segment (vehicles in the 18% GST bracket). The dealer inventory also stood at a low of approximately 12 days' stock at year-end. On the regulatory and technology front, Maruti Suzuki stated that the final draft of India's CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) norms is yet to be notified and refrained from making premature commitments on its compliance strategy. The comp...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

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Regulations  Updated at: 2026/04/22

d Middle East & Africa, we expect increasing volumes in 2026. Our global priority is profitability, even in the face of competitive pressure. We will grow volumes where opportunity exists, but always with a focus on profitability rather than just chasing volume. Q12. What level of opportunities new CAFE regulations are providing to Stellantis？ a. [Antonio Filosa] The main CAFE opportunity is optimizing the mix in North America: fewer PHEV, more...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Honda tops latest U.S. EPA Trends Report for fuel efficiency On February 26, Honda announced that according to the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Automotive Trends Report it leads the U.S. auto industry with the highest fleet average fuel economy of all OEMs producing a full line up of ICE-powered and electrified vehicles in America. Honda ranked as the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker for the 2024 model year (MY2024), the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

Mahindra, India targets 2027 launch for BO7 EV, with plans aligned to CAFE Phase III and BS7 timelines. In an investor update, Mahindra & Mahindra announced that its BO7 sport‑utility EV on the new INGLO/IQ platform is planned for launch in calendar 2027 and will draw on fresh IQ‑platform capacity being added at Chakan from that year. It added that further IQ‑based models, including BO7, are expected to be produced from a new greenfield pla...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

expect headwind, roughly the opposite to what happened in 2025. Regarding chip costs, there pressure exists, but no operational disruption is expected. Potential EU local content rules Q: What is Renault’s view on potential EU local content rules? A: [François Provost] We support flexibility on CAFE 2035 and technology neutrality, and much regulation. Rather than closing borders, Chinese OEMs should invest, produce, and partner locally in Eur...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

U.S. Energy Department ends CAFE calculation that promoted EV production On February 18, the U.S. Department of Energy said it is rescinding a rule that incentivized OEMs to produce EVs to meet fuel economy requirements by overstating energy savings. The Energy Department said that it will remove the provision known as the fuel content factor from its calculations and plans to propose additional revisions following an appeals court decision in Se...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

rade fair. It will present a broad range of efficient powertrain solutions tailored to the specific needs of the Indian market. Exhibiting via its Horse Technologies division, Horse Powertrain will offer Indian OEMs solutions that reduce vehicle emissions and cost. The solutions comply with BS7 and CAFE regulations and are designed for easy integration into existing platforms. At ACMA Automechanika, Horse Powertrain will present the following sol...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

year, before the U.S. government cut tax credits for EV buyers at the end of September. The AMPC has been allowed to continue by the current U.S. administration though most other means of support for electric battery vehicles, including charging infrastructure investments, consumer tax credits, and CAFE emissions and other regulations, have been reduced or eliminated. LGES, other battery manufacturers, and even auto manufacturers have been expand...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

e fire at a New York factory of aluminum giant Novelis Inc. (Novelis).   On December 3rd, the Trump administration announced a new proposal, "Freedom Means Affordable Cars," which would significantly relax the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The new proposal calls for limiting fuel economy increases to around 0.25-0.7% per year for vehicles from the 2022 to 2031 model year...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/26

agata Prefecture), Hatano Factory (Hatano City, Kanagawa Prefecture), and Yokohama Technical Center (Aoba Ward, Yokohama City). The seating capacity has not been disclosed. The new building is five stories high, with laboratories from the first to the third floor, offices on the fourth floor, and a cafe space on the fifth floor. Stanley Electric will conduct research and development of photonic-crystal surface-emitting laser (PCSEL) and vertical ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Trump administration proposes to reset CAFE standards On December 3, the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy alongside U.S. President Donald Trump announced the administration’s new “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” proposal to reset the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards.The new proposal would apply to passenger cars and light trucks for model years...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

t of Transportation CARB California Air Resources Board USGS U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior USTR United States Trade Representative Other ACC II Advanced Clean Cars II (CARB enacted, introduced in 11 states, approved for exemption from EPA federal regulations) CAFE Corporate Average Fuel Economy (established by EPA) CBG Compressed bio gas CFP Carbon footprint of product CNG Compressed natural gas ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

ply chain measures to address ongoing geopolitical disruptions, regulatory changes, and the risk of component shortages in the auto sector. Separately, Tata Motors continues its advocacy for regulatory reform, actively lobbying for an increased “super credit” multiplier for EVs under India’s CAFE norms. The company, together with SIAM, has submitted recommendations to government regulators calling for higher EV credits to help offset indus...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21