Automotive technology company Luminar will collaboratewith Caterpillar to integrate LiDAR technology into Caterpillar’s next generation autonomous solution. LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is used for navigation and obstacle detection in autonomous machines. LiDAR uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to continuously scan the surrounding... Read more →

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Cincinnati achieved a breakthrough in understanding the vulnerability of microbes to the butanol they produce during fermentation of plant biomass. The discovery could pave the way for more efficient production of domestic fuels, chemicals and... Read more →

Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, in collaboration with colleagues from Case Western Reserve University, are researching a technology that relies on a smaller, more local approach to efficient uranium and transuranic element recovery. The impact of the research may extend beyond nuclear fuel recycling... Read more →

Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced all-in-one solutions for managing lithium-ion battery packs in a wide range of battery-powered consumer products, such as e-bikes, vacuum cleaners, robotics and drones. With pre-validated firmware provided, the R-BMS F (Ready Battery Management System with Fixed Firmware) will significantly reduce the learning curve for developers,... Read more →

Porsche is piloting a project to recover valuable raw materials from high-voltage batteries after their use in vehicles and to test a potential closed-loop raw material cycle. With this initiative, Porsche wants to addresses the growing importance of recycled battery raw materials and promote responsible handling of high-voltage batteries. In... Read more →

For the fastest possible ramp-up of locally climate-neutral road freight transport with battery-electric trucks, the charging infrastructure is one of the pivotal points. However, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in this area. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) states that around 35,000 fast... Read more →

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) introduced its new mobility software brand ‘Pleos’ at its ‘Pleos 25’ developer conference in Seoul, also unveiling plans for collaboration with global partners to enhance in-vehicle app ecosystems. (Earlier post.) The inaugural event marked a significant step toward the Group’s evolution into a mobility tech... Read more →

Bosch Aviation Technology, a subsidiary of Robert Bosch AG based in Vienna, has converted a conventional aircraft engine for operation with hydrogen as part of an innovation project. The basic unit, a four-cylinder gasoline engine, comes from the Austrian manufacturer BRP-Rotax, a leader in the development and production of powertrain... Read more →

Bridgestone Corporation has developed a Tire and Road Wear Particles (TRWP) vehicle collection method aimed at understanding the environmental impact of TRWP. TRWP are the result of friction between the tire and the road surface, which is essential to ensuring a safe, comfortable journey. It consists of a mixture of... Read more →

GMC introduced the 2026 Sierra EV with a full range of trims, capability, and battery configurations. The premium Elevation and rugged AT4 trims join the Denali to complete a lineup that now has a starting MSRP of $64,495 (including $2,095 DFC). Underpinning the Sierra EV lineup is a selection of... Read more →

Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) has completed a five-month pilot project that the company says demonstrated the effectiveness and viability of the company’s Flexiforming technology in producing SAF that is chemically comparable to conventional jet fuel from various renewable feedstocks. Flexiforming is a single-stage all gas-phase reaction across established zeolite catalyst... Read more →

Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins, and Isuzu Motors will introduce a new battery electric powertrain for the F-series medium-duty truck at this year’s ACT Expo in Anaheim, California. Scheduled for production in 2027, the fully integrated powertrain will feature Accelera’s next-generation battery, eAxle, accessories and controls.... Read more →

Umicore has entered into two separate agreements for the supply of precursor cathode active materials (pCAM) for electric vehicle batteries with CNGR and Eco&Dream Co., Ltd. (E&D). The pCAM, a critical component of EV batteries, will cater to Umicore’s customer contracts in North America and Asia. The two mid-to-long-term contracts... Read more →

Rivian has spun out its micromobility business into a new company: Also, Inc. Also will focus on small, lightweight vehicles that are designed to meet global mobility transportation challenges. Recognizing the massive need for small electric form factors in enabling the sustainable transition of the global transportation system, Rivian started... Read more →

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Verne have demonstrated a novel pathway for creating high-density hydrogen through a research program funded by Department of Energy’s ARPA-E. The demonstration validated that it is possible to efficiently reach cryo-compressed hydrogen conditions with liquid hydrogen-like density directly from a source of gaseous hydrogen—substantially... Read more →

Advent Technologies Holdings has received the go-ahead decision from Airbus to proceed with Phase Two of the parties’ joint benchmarking project for an optimized Ion Pair Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) for hydrogen fuel cells. Having demonstrated continued improvement in Ion Pair MEA performance in Phase One, the parties seek to... Read more →

Nissan announced that the US and Canada will see more than 10 new and refreshed products in key segments, including next-gen EV and hybrid technology and INFINITI models. In FY25, the US and Canada will be the first markets to launch the all-new Nissan LEAF, joining Ariya in the brand’s... Read more →

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) hosted its Grand Opening celebration, as part of Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to and investment in the US. The ceremony marks the completion of the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history, just two and a half years after breaking ground. HMG entered into... Read more →

Technology group Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazilian energy company Energetica Suape II S.A, majority owned by Grupo Econômico 4M, to conduct a trial using ethanol to generate clean power. Taking place at the Suape II power station in Recife, Brazil, the trial will test the world’s-first ethanol-fueled engine for large-scale... Read more →

ZeroAvia has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to conduct a feasibility study focused on integrating hydrogen propulsion into Cessna Caravan aircraft alongside advanced aircraft automation technology. AFWERX awards aim to address research questions with specific implications for the most pressing challenges in the... Read more →

Crashes on electric scooters are mostly due to the behavior of the riders, with one-handed steering and riding in a group being some of the largest risk factors. The researchers are also concerned about riders who deliberately crash or cause dangerous situations when riding, a phenomenon that seems to be... Read more →

Alongside the pure combustion engine models, Audi is now offering two plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models in two power levels for the A5 series for the first time. The new generation of HV batteries features around 45% higher capacity. The increased regenerative braking performance contributes to an electric range... Read more →

Sales of zero-emission trucks and buses in China reached a historic high of more than 230,000 units in 2024, according to a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The sales boom, primarily recorded in the last quarter of 2024, was driven by a strong macroeconomic stimulus... Read more →

Karpowership—the builder, operator and owner of power-plant ships (Powerships)—has commissioned MAN Energy Solutions to deliver 24 × 18V51/60DF dual-fuel engines. The engines—each providing a capacity of 20.7 MW for power generation—will be employed aboard several barges due to operate globally. In addition to natural gas, the 18V51/60DF engine can also... Read more →

Hyundai Motor Group announced a significant investment of US$21 billion in the United States from 2025 to 2028. This latest US investment builds on the Group’s existing allocation of approximately US$20.5 billion since entering the US market in 1986. To reinforce its production capabilities, the Group will invest a total... Read more →

Daimler Truck’s development team has built up first prototypes of Mercedes-Benz' next-generation fuel cell trucks and has recently put them through their paces in a first series of demanding tests. Two vehicles of the next development stage of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck underwent intensive winter testing at the Simplon Pass... Read more →

Volvo Trucks North America customer Tradelink Transport, a minority-owned trucking company based in Compton, California, is advancing sustainable freight transportation by deploying 15 Volvo VNR Electric trucks for drayage operations at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. In addition to its battery-electric trucks, Tradelink operates a diverse fleet... Read more →

Global energy demand grew at a faster-than-average pace in 2024 as the consumption of electricity rose around the world, with increased supply of renewables and natural gas covering the majority of additional energy needs, according to a new IEA report. The latest edition of the IEA’s Global Energy Review is... Read more →

US refineries produced a record-high share of jet fuel in 2024, reflecting increased demand relative to other transportation fuels, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Motor gasoline, distillate fuel oil, and jet fuel make up more than 85% of US refinery output, with gasoline making up the largest... Read more →

Finnish Minerals Group and Beijing Easpring Material Technology have decided to start the construction of the CAM plant. The plant to be constructed in Kotka, Finland will produce cathode active material (CAM). The plant’s first-stage capacity will be 60,000 tonnes of cathode active material per year. The plans also include... Read more →

We all learned that electricity is caused by electrons moving in a metal. Each electron carries a discrete charge. The picture is more complicated because electrons repel each other. Any motion from a single electron may disturb a cloud of neighboring electrons. If the disturbance is mild, electrons end up... Read more →

Belgium-based multinational John Cockerill signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) to drive innovation in steel decarbonization technology, green hydrogen value chain, and defense products development contributing to the growth of India’s infrastructure, national security, and sustainability agenda. The MoU will facilitate joint... Read more →

Researchers from Wenzhou University, with colleagues from other universities in China and Argonne National Laboratory in the US, have engineered niobium tungsten oxide (NbWO) to accelerate the charging process in a Li-ion battery significantly. In an open-access paper in Nature Communications, the team reports that engineered NbWO (rGO/NbWO) exhibits a... Read more →

Earlier this month at NTEA Work Truck Week at the Indiana Convention Center, Cummins, known for its diesel engines, showed its first entry into the gasoline fuel market, the new B6.7 Octane. Other new engines shown at the event were the X10 diesel, the 6.7L Turbo Diesel for heavy-duty pickup... Read more →

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced the state is moving forward with an effort to reduce methane emissions with the help of innovative satellite technology. The project is made possible by a $100-million state budget investment to purchase methane plume data collected by satellites. The technology involves satellite-mounted methane... Read more →

Volkswagen of America, Inc., in collaboration with KONG and VCA Charities, announced the launch of a limited-edition VW KONG For a Cause dog toy inspired by the Volkswagen ID. Buzz available while supplies last. For every toy purchased, VW, KONG and VCA Charities will donate another to local shelters. All... Read more →

Eaton announced that its innovative 3-in-1 battery vent valve is the first on the market to align with the new SAE J3277 standard designed to evaluate non-destructive water intrusion testing for Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (RESS) used in electrified vehicles (EVs). Eaton’s 3-in-1 battery vent valve combines three critical functions—passive... Read more →

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has reached 178,549 public and shared private electric vehicle (EV) chargers installed statewide. California now has 48% more public and shared private EV chargers than the number of gasoline nozzles. The California Energy Commission (CEC) estimates there are about 120,000 gas nozzles in... Read more →

Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners will gain access to more than 20,000 selected Tesla Superchargers across the United States starting in June 2025 with the availability of the first Honda-approved NACS-CCS DC fast-charging adapter. Approved adapters will better ensure a safe and reliable charging experience for Honda and Acura... Read more →

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that US District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith for the Eastern District of Michigan accepted Hino Motors, Ltd.’s guilty plea to a one-count criminal information charging it with having engaged in a multi-year criminal conspiracy to defraud... Read more →

HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hydrogen, and DNV recently signed a Joint Industry Project (JIP) agreement to develop and validate Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology for carbon capture in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC). SOFCs are high-efficiency fuel cells that generate electricity using natural gas, ammonia,... Read more →

Namibia’s offshore oil and gas industry is set for significant growth in 2025, driven by new licensing opportunities and an uptick in drilling activities, Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino announced during a webinar hosted by the African Energy Chamber, Wood Mackenzie and Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy. The move is... Read more →

An international team of researchers led by Professors Zhengxiao GUO of Department of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Weixin HUANG of University of Science and Technology of China, Richard CATLOW of University College London and Junwang TANG of Tsinghua University, has developed a photocatalytic approach to converting... Read more →

Fuels like kerosene can be produced in a climate-friendly way from CO2, water and green electricity using Power-to-Liquid processes. Researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have already demonstrated this with systems in actual operation. Now, researchers working on the Kopernikus P2X project have succeeded for the first time in... Read more →

Alfa Laval has signed its first contract for the ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia, for the maritime industry. The FCM Ammonia will be installed onboard seven LPG/ammonia carriers for Tianjin Southwest Maritime. Alfa Laval has achieved a significant milestone by securing the contract for the ammonia fuel supply system,... Read more →

SK On and Nissan announced a battery supply agreement that will support Nissan’s electric vehicle (EV) production in North America. Under the agreement, SK On will supply nearly 100GWh of high-performance, high-nickel batteries to Nissan from 2028 to 2033. These US-manufactured batteries will power Nissan’s next-generation EVs to be produced... Read more →

lomarlabs, the innovation arm of Lomar Shipping, announced a strategic collaboration with Newlight, a technology company specializing in hybrid hydrogen-diesel engine retrofits, to accelerate the adoption of cost-effective, lower-emission solutions for the shipping industry. This collaboration will focus on retrofitting conventional diesel engines to operate on a hydrogen-diesel mix, reducing... Read more →

In the March 2025 Short-Term Energy Outlook, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts crude oil production in Alaska will increase by 16,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2026 to 438,000 b/d after remaining relatively flat in 2025. Two new oil developments in Alaska—the Nuna and Pikka projects—are expected to... Read more →

GTC—NVIDIA announced a portfolio of technologies to supercharge humanoid robot development, including NVIDIA Isaac GR00T N1, the world’s first open, fully customizable foundation model for generalized humanoid reasoning and skills. The other technologies include simulation frameworks and blueprints such as the NVIDIA Isaac GR00T Blueprint for generating synthetic data, as... Read more →

Mercedes-Benz is transforming its production network by reinforcing Berlin-Marienfelde’s role as the center of innovation for MO360 digital production technologies, now enhanced with Artificial Intelligence (AI), humanoid robots, and innovations such as the production of high-performance electric axial-flux motors. In 2022, Berlin-Marienfelde established itself as the global center of expertise... Read more →