EV research firm Rho Motion reported that 1.6 million electric vehicles sold globally in May 2025, with 7.2 million sold year-to-date (YTD). The EV market grew by 24% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, and by 8% compared to April 2025. The story this month with global vehicle sales... Read more →

For decades, researchers have recognized the potential of rotating detonation engines (RDEs) in powering the next generation of hypersonic air-breathing engines, rocket engines and stationary power generation gas turbine systems. Rotating detonation engine (RDE) concepts have been studied since the early 1960s, largely focused on gaseous mixtures as fuel. (Earlier... Read more →

Rio Tinto is investing CA$7.6 million in an industrial demonstration project to assess the integration of an ore sorting technology at its Lac Tio mine located in Havre-Saint-Pierre. The Government of Québec will contribute CA$2.5 million to this initiative through its Support Program for the Scale-up of Mineral Processing or... Read more →

President has Trump signed into law three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions disapproving California’s vehicle emission waivers. Congressional disapproval of California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandates is another step toward ending the EV mandate. In February, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced alongside President Trump and the newly created National Energy Dominance... Read more →

Toyota Indiana celebrated a significant milestone as the 1-millionth hybrid vehicle—a Wind Chill Pearl 2025 Toyota Sienna Platinum—rolled off the line at the Princeton plant. Sienna has been assembled at Toyota Indiana since 2003, with the all-hybrid model being the latest iteration built by the plant’s 7,650 team members. Sienna... Read more →

Micron Technology and the Trump Administration announced Micron’s plans to expand its US investments to approximately $150 billion in domestic memory manufacturing and $50 billion in R&D, creating an estimated 90,000 direct and indirect jobs. As part of the announcement, Micron plans to invest an additional $30 billion beyond prior... Read more →

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has unveiled the GR LH2 Racing Concept, a liquid hydrogen (LH2) fueled test car to advance the development of hydrogen technology in motorsports. It made its public debut at the Circuit de la Sarthe where it is being exhibited at the H2 Village, organized by the Automobile... Read more →

Neste and Chevron Lummus Global (CLG), a leading technology provider for the production of renewable and conventional transportation fuels, are partnering to develop a new technology enabling conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into high-quality, lower-emission renewable fuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. The joint development has reached... Read more →

Cyclic Materials, an advanced recycling company building a circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs), announced a US$25-million investment to launch North America’s first Center of Excellence for rare earth recycling in Kingston, Ontario, which will result in 45 new skilled jobs in the region. Spanning more than 140,000... Read more →

Volt Lithium, soon to become LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners pending shareholder approval, announced the upcoming final assembly and deployment of its proprietary mobile Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) unit in North Dakota’s Bakken region, with commissioning scheduled for the second half of June 2025. This initiative, in collaboration with Wellspring Hydro, is... Read more →

General Motors plans to invest about $4 billion over the next two years in its domestic manufacturing plants to increase US production of both gas and electric vehicles. The new investment will give GM the ability to assemble more than two million vehicles per year in the US. This announcement... Read more →

BASF, a global leader in the supply of additives to the coatings industry, has completed the transition to bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA) for its Rheovis range manufactured at Ludwigshafen and Bradford sites. Now, the Rheovis range has a 14C-traceable biogenic content of up to 35% according to the ASTM D6866-18... Read more →

Rheinmetall has secured a double-digit million euro order from a renowned North American truck manufacturer involving involves a mid-six-figure quantity of CWA 2000 high-voltage coolant pumps being used in the manufacturer’s battery-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Rheinmetall will supply the customer directly from 2028 to 2035. The CWA 2000 is... Read more →

ZF’s CeTrax achieved a production milestone in May as the ten thousandth unit of the electric central drive rolled off the assembly line. ZF’s compact e-drive is particularly suitable for electrifying conventional bus model platforms. In addition to bus manufacturers, the drive has also attracted other customer segments such as... Read more →

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced $3.7 million is now available to support clean hydrogen-based fuel cell resources in New York. The announcement is intended to advance the development and demonstration of innovative fuel cell technologies as a potential dispatchable solution to maintain grid reliability... Read more →

AAA’s latest survey has found that only 16% of US adults report being “very likely” or “likely” to purchase a fully electric vehicle (EV) as their next car, the lowest percentage recorded of EV interest since 2019. The percentage of consumers indicating they would be “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to... Read more →

Cadillac is introducing the 2026 OPTIQ-V EV—one of Cadillac’s fifth generation of the V-Series portfolio. Features include: Cadillac-estimated 519 hp and 650 lb-ft (880 N·m) of torque in Velocity Max (a driver-selectable feature)nd Cadillac-estimated 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds in Velocity Max. OPTIQ-V will be sold in the US, Canada,... Read more →

MINI has introduced the all-electric crossover Aceman E. The latest MINI model, it, in terms of its proportions, occupies its own place between the MINI Cooper and the MINI Countryman. With a length of just over four meters, the maneuverable MINI Aceman is suited for city traffic; the interior offers... Read more →

Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new approach for Li-air batteries based on a four-electron reaction process to produce lithium oxide (Li2O) formation and decomposition, enabling the battery to deliver a much higher energy density compared to current Li-ion technology. Developing a... Read more →

Power Metals Corp, a Canadian exploration company focused on developing high-quality critical mineral projects, announced the maiden National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101) compliant Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Case Lake Cesium Project located in northeastern Ontario. The consolidated in-pit MRE, reported in the Inferred category, comprises 13,000 tonnes grading... Read more →

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Compliance Review Report has found that the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)’s high-speed rail project is in default of the terms of its federal grant awards. The detailed report, which is more than 300 pages, contains 9 key findings including missed deadlines, budget shortfalls, and... Read more →

The Army Research Office awarded Georgia Tech and its partners $20 million to develop scalable, efficient methods for transforming aluminum into hydrogen energy. The project could lead to a new, low-cost, clean, and efficient energy source powered by discarded materials. Aluminum scrap is one of the most common materials found... Read more →

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published an interperative rule, “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program”. The rule claims that the Biden Administration ignored statutory requirements in CAFE barring consideration of electric vehicles when setting fuel economy standards. The rule identifies factors statutorily prohibited... Read more →

Rio Tinto has officially opened its newest iron ore mine, Western Range, with Western Australian Premier Roger Cook and Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King joining Yinhawangka Traditional Owners and senior representatives from Rio Tinto and joint venture partner China Baowu Group (Baowu) to mark the milestone. Western Range has the... Read more →

Ram announced the return of the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, beginning with the 2026 Ram 1500. Ordering for HEMI-equipped Ram 1500 trucks is now open. The first trucks with the V-8 powertrain arrive at dealerships this summer. 2026 Ram 1500 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with eTorque Everyone makes mistakes, but how you... Read more →

Volvo Cars unveiled the new multi-adaptive safety belt—a world-first technology aimed to further enhance safety for everyone in real-world traffic situations. Debuting in the upcoming fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026, the new safety belt is designed to better protect people by adapting to traffic variations and the person wearing... Read more →

Renault Group, MyWheels and We Drive Solar, together with the Municipality of Utrecht, announced the go-live of Europe’s first large‑scale Vehicle‑to‑Grid (V2G) car‑sharing service: Utrecht energized. The initiative supports a more sustainable, efficient energy system in a city where 35% of rooftops are already fitted with solar panels. Due to... Read more →

Continental is integrating even more renewable and recycled materials into its tire production. While the share averaged 26% in 2024, the tire manufacturer expects this figure to increase by 2-3 percentage points in 2025. This increase is due to the use of synthetic rubber obtained from renewable or circular oil,... Read more →

As Toshiba Corporation readies to start sample shipments of its latest innovation in lithium-ion batteries, the SCiB Nb, in June 2025, a battery that will advance the electrification of buses, trucks and other commercial e-vehicles where high operating rates are essential, it is offering potential users the opportunity to evaluate... Read more →

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has launched of the monitoring phase of the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI), a first-of-its-kind program delivering hyper-local air pollution data to guide efforts to improve air quality in California. The pilot project will deploy mobile air monitoring equipment to communities throughout the state... Read more →