Scientists from the groups of Professors Andreas Züttel at EPFL and Satoshi Horike at Kyoto University have developed the first example of a hydride-based created (DES): a transparent, stable hydrogen-rich liquid that stays liquid at room temperature. The new DES can contain up to 6.9% hydrogen by weight, exceeding several... Read more →

In collaboration with Momenta, a leading Chinese ADAS technology provider, BMW will co-develop advanced driver assistance solutions specifically for the BMW product portfolio offered in China, starting with Neue Klasse. The cooperation builds on the BMW driving philosophy, combining Intelligent Interaction, Control and ADAS for the maximum benefit of the... Read more →

ILiAD Technologies launched ILiAD+, a patent-pending advancement in Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) that significantly improves impurity rejection while lowering capital and operating costs. Building on the company’s ILiAD platform, the ILiAD+ process increases impurity rejection by more than 85% and improves the lithium-to-sodium equivalent ratio by more than six times.... Read more →

Increasingly, the precise coordination of multiple actuators such as brakes, steering, damping systems and drive largely determines a vehicle’s character. This coordination is already orchestrated today by ZF’s cubiX software. Now cubiX also supports the complex calibration of individual actuators during the development process. Designed as an intuitive tool for... Read more →

Pronto.ai, a developer of scalable, affordable, OEM-agnostic Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS), completed its acquisition of SafeAI Inc., another developer of safety-focused, multi-sensor autonomous solutions for heavy industry. The combined entity will offer the industry’s first tiered technology portfolio, capable of serving the full spectrum of customer needs, from small quarries... Read more →

California state agencies will hold a series of dialogue sessions meant to generate public discussion around proposed measures to support increased zero emission vehicle adoption in California. The agencies are planning to host three in-person sessions during business hours and one evening session online. In response to federal efforts to... Read more →

Global mining company BHP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with battery electrification pioneer FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd (FDB), a fully owned subsidiary of BYD Group, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers that, among other things, manufactures and sells battery systems used for commercial vehicles, power batteries and... Read more →

Rho Motion, a Benchmark Mineral Intelligence company specializing in EV supply chain research and insights, reported that 9.1 million electric vehicles sold globally in the first half 2025. The EV market grew by 24% year-on-year in June 2025 compared to June 2024 and increased by 7% compared to May 2025.... Read more →

Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell manufacturing facility to scale production of low-cost lithium iron phosphate battery cells, building on a $2.3-billion investment announced in 2021. Conversion of battery cell lines at Spring Hill to... Read more →

OPTIMA Batteries, a brand of CLARIOS, has launched the new ORANGETOP QH6 in the US. The new OPTIMA ORANGETOP QH6 redefines lithium battery performance with more cold cranking power than any standard H6, resilience to extreme temperatures, and improved performance, durability and weight reduction over comparable lithium batteries. The new... Read more →

The Nikkei reports that Japanese trading company Itochu plans to begin operating an ammonia bunkering vessel in 2028. By building refueling ships—bunkering tankers—Itochu aims to become a leader in the ammonia supply chain, including the production and transport of the fuel. According to the Nikkei, Itochu has signed a contract... Read more →

The UK government announced a £63-million (US$85-million) investment package to support at-home charging for households without driveways, transition NHS fleets to save millions for the health service in England, and create thousands of chargepoints at business depots across the UK. A £25-million (US$34-million) scheme for local authorities will expand access... Read more →

The Nikkei reports that Volkswagen will close a Chinese vehicle assembly plant operated jointly with state-owned SAIC Motor in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, as the German automaker tries reversing a slide by restructuring in the market that accounts for roughly 30% of its deliveries. The Nanjing plant opened in 2008 and... Read more →

Hyundai Motor Company unveiled IONIQ 6 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Key technical advancements include fully redesigned suspension geometry, an improved N e-Shift (virtual gear shift) system that minimizes performance loss, plus better sound quality through updated hardware and extensive acoustic fine-tuning, ensuring that every drive is both... Read more →

Korea-based SK On is set to accelerate its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery business targeting North America’s energy storage system (ESS) market as it moves to establish a reliable supply chain to advance its latest venture. SK On announced signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with L&F on the supply... Read more →

Tata Steel UK announced a major new research initiative—ADAPT-EAF (Accelerating the Development of Automotive and Packaging steel Technology for Electric Arc Furnace production)—aimed at developing a new generation of advanced steel products from its EAF, set to transform the future of automotive and packaging applications. As the UK steel industry... Read more →

Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed an innovative membrane technology that efficiently extracts lithium from water. Several team members also hold joint appointments with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago. Currently, most of the world’s lithium comes... Read more →

Building upon a technology demonstration in Texas with CTRMA (Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority), Kapsch TrafficCom’s recent SAE J3217 standard-based showcase at SunTrax delivers market-ready V2X (vehicle-to-everything) tolling for the North American market. Kapsch was the first to demonstrate connected vehicle tolling in 2020 and now upgrades its proven technology... Read more →

Continental is increasingly focusing on renewable and recycled materials in its tire production. While the share of these materials averaged 26% in 2024, the tire manufacturer expects an increase of two to three percentage points in 2025. By 2030, the share of renewable and recycled materials in Continental’s tire production... Read more →

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced $3.9 million is now available to support the development of innovative maritime solutions to transport clean hydrogen in New York State. This funding advances new and retrofitted vessels as another option to deliver and distribute clean hydrogen, helping to... Read more →

The Nikkei reported that Nissan Motor will postpone production of two electric vehicles in the US for up to a year, as the Trump administration’s decision to end tax breaks for EVs, coupled with weak demand, leads automakers to rethink their plans. Nissan will push back production of two midsized... Read more →

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $3 million has been awarded to three projects to advance technologies that can help integrate electric vehicles efficiently into the electric grid. The Governor has also made available $4 million to advance technologies that overcome data collection, transmission and operational challenges faced by utilities... Read more →

bp has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) to evaluate redevelopment opportunities in the mature giant Sarir and Messla oilfields in Libya’s Sirte basin, including the exploration potential of adjacent areas, and to understand the wider unconventional oil and gas potential within the country.... Read more →

Australia’s ambition to lead the world in green metals production has taken a significant step forward with the Green Metals Innovation Network (GMIN)—a $10-million initiative funded by the Australian Government to strengthen industry-research collaboration. Led by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, in partnership with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative... Read more →

Yole Group released its latest report, Automotive Imaging 2025. As regulations tighten and architectures evolve, the automotive imaging market is transitioning to multi-camera systems with higher resolution and tailored functionality, setting the stage for a new era in safety, autonomy, and in-cabin experience. According to Yole Group, automotive camera module... Read more →

The European Commission announced that six electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing projects will receive a total of €852 million in grants from the Innovation Fund, using revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). These grants follow a first Battery Call under the Fund, launched in December 2024,... Read more →

Nidec Drive Technology announced that the omnidirectional drive unit that it has developed jointly with Honda Motor has been adopted for use in Honda’s hands-free personal mobility device, UNI-ONE. A mobility robot created to realize a borderless society, UNI-ONE is a next-generation “mobility device to ride at your destination” that... Read more →

In a new review article in the Journal of Environmental Management, an international team of researchers from China and Germany summarizes the current state of knowledge on the occurrence of tire wear particles and the release of pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. The researchers warn of the toxic effects on aquatic... Read more →

After around two years of construction and assembly work, thyssenkrupp Steel Europe has implemented major strategic investments at the Duisburg location. With the core facilities now completed, Germany’s largest steelmaker has modernized and optimized its production network at key interfaces. The new linked plant components are a rejuvenation treatment for... Read more →

Cleveland-Cliffs recently comissioned its new Vertical Stainless Bright Anneal Line at its Coshocton Works facility in Coshocton, Ohio. This $150-million capital investment has been completed and will supply premium stainless steel for high-end automotive and critical appliance applications. The new annealing line uses a 100% hydrogen atmosphere, replacing the conventional... Read more →