Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed new methods for evaluating the performance and efficiency of fuel cell technology in hydrogen-powered vehicles without the need for test tracks or dynamometers. SwRI has created a novel controller system for hydrogen-powered vehicles that grants full authority over their fuel cell engines. Now, engineers... Read more →

A new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates that private jets produced up to 19.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023, a 25% increase over the past decade and accounting for nearly 4% of all civil aviation emissions at their post-COVID peak. This... Read more →

Sionic Energy announced commercial availability of its Rapid Integration Silicon Platform. Built on standard Li-ion manufacturing lines, and verified by independent labs and global automotive companies, the drop-in technology delivers 370 Wh/kg, <10-minute charge capability, and more than 1,000 cycles with operating temperatures from -30 °C to 45 °C. Packaged... Read more →

Nissan is launching the most advanced form of its unique e-POWER technology in Europe. First launched in Europe four years ago, e-POWER was developed to deliver an electric-drive experience without the need to plug in—combining the smooth, effortless acceleration and refinement of an EV with the everyday convenience of traditional... Read more →

Mercedes‑AMG has unveiled the CONCEPT AMG GT XX as a preview of a forthcoming four-door series-production sports car from Mercedes‑AMG. The concept, with three axial flux motors and a high performance battery developed from scratch, includes an abundance of technical innovations earmarked for use in the subsequent series-production models based... Read more →

Group14 Technologies, a manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, announced a major performance benchmark: SCC55 is enabling silicon battery manufacturers to consistently achieve over 1,500 charge cycles—and in some cases more than 3,000—cross a range of applications. For years, the goal of the silicon battery industry has been to meet... Read more →

Belgian Flemish public transport company De Lijn has just confirmed the acquisition of 100 new articulated e-buses from IVECO BUS. This order is part of the existing framework agreement signed in 2023 and adds to the 141 E-WAY 18-meter buses currently being delivered. The delivery of these new vehicles is... Read more →

Japan-based Zeon Corporation has constructed a new research facility on the premises of Zeon Chemicals Yonezawa to develop production processes for plant‐derived raw materials. This facility will accelerate the development of biotechnology to produce butadiene and isoprene directly, which are key components of synthetic rubber, from plant‐derived materials, with the... Read more →

Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain and a developer of low-emission powertrain systems, announced its new integrated hybrid drive unit, the HR18 HEV. The first complete powertrain unit designed, developed, and produced under the Horse Powertrain brand, the HR18 HEV was developed at the R&D centers in Romania and... Read more →

QuantumScape Corporation, a developer of solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, announced the successful integration of its advanced Cobra separator process into baseline cell production. Cobra forms the foundation of QS’ high-throughput, continuous-flow separator production platform. Designed to enable faster, more energy-efficient production with a smaller equipment footprint compared to earlier processes,... Read more →

The US National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a $25.5-million investment to support fundamental research and workforce development aimed at enabling future generations of US manufacturing. This year’s awards will support seven research grants and nine seed projects across 36 institutions and companies through the NSF Future Manufacturing (NSF FM) program.... Read more →

Ideal Power, a developer and provider of the B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power switch, is collaborating with a fourth global Tier 1 automotive supplier that serves several top 10 global automotive OEMs. Ideal Power is engaged with multiple engineering teams of this global Tier 1 automotive supplier on the use of... Read more →

Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting will invest $1.61 billion (Rio Tinto share $0.8 billion) to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The Hope Downs 2 project, to mine Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting’s Hope Downs 2 and Bedded Hilltop deposits, has now received... Read more →

Toyota Europe is introducing a new Land Cruiser Hybrid 48V, equipped with a mild hybrid system that delivers smoother, more comfortable performance both on and off-road, with no compromise on the SUV’s ability to tackle the most challenging terrains. Launched in late 2024, the all-new Land Cruiser combines the model’s... Read more →

Kia has launched the Tasman X-Pro pickup, with body-on-frame construction, a switchable all-wheel drive (AWD) system, rear electronic locking differential (e-LD), a suite of off-road assistance systems and 252mm (9.9 inches) of ground clearance. Powered by a 281 PS 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission (badged... Read more →

Rheinmetall has won a significant order in the hybrid vehicle area from a leading Chinese car manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEV). The order with a total value in the upper double-digit million euro range includes electronic throttle bodies and delta pressure valves. The order marks another major milestone in... Read more →

thyssenkrupp nucera, a global provider of electrolysis technology, has signed an agreement to acquire key technology assets from Green Hydrogen Systems (GHS), a Danish company specialized in pressurized alkaline electrolysis. The transaction marks an important step in thyssenkrupp nucera’s strategy to accelerate innovation and further strengthen its position in the... Read more →

Honda R&D, a research and development subsidiary of Honda Motor, recenetly conducted a launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket (6.3 m in length, 85 cm in diameter, 900 kg dry weight/1,312 kg wet weight) developed independently by Honda. The test was completed successfully, the first time Honda... Read more →

MAN has begun series production of MAN electric trucks at the Munich plant. From now on, both electric and diesel trucks will be produced in a fully integrated mixed production process on the same line. The E-Powerpack is assembled in a separate pre-assembly line close to the assembly line. Among... Read more →

Ford has started mass assembly of vehicle drive battery packs for exclusive use in Capri and Explorer at its Cologne plant. Part of a transformative $2-billion investment, the fully digitalised new facility ensures high quality standards, efficiency and a significant reduction in transportation. It also ensures full alignment with vehicle... Read more →

Toyota Motor Europe and VDL Groep have collaborated to integrate Toyota’s fuel cell system into heavy-duty trucks. Following the first demonstration truck, Toyota has now deployed four more vehicles on its logistics routes across Belgium (Diest), France (Lille), Germany (Cologne), and the Netherlands (Rotterdam and Weesp). Toyota has joined forces... Read more →

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress together on hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. The partnership draws on the combined expertise of Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in hydrogen-powered aviation through its ZEROe project, and MTU Aero Engines, a globally recognized engine... Read more →

Warning signals from electric vehicles at low speeds are intended to alert unprotected road users. However, a new study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology shows that one of the most common signal types is very difficult for people to locate, especially when several similar vehicles are in motion... Read more →

Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place on 18 June at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel, Berlin Mærsk, is the 14th dual-fuel newbuild entering the Maersk fleet, and... Read more →

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has released LandScape+, a new online tool to help geologists interpret their geochemical data and plan follow-up exploration programs to target new resources across a range of commodities including gold, lithium and copper. Mineral exploration in Australia is challenging because much of the land is... Read more →

BASF and FUCHS have entered into a cooperation agreement in Australia. This agreement aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to better serve the Australian mining industry, combining BASF’s advanced chemistry and deep formulation knowledge with FUCHS’ strong on-ground presence, technical service and customer intimacy. BASF and FUCHS are... Read more →

Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have launched Coretura AB, a joint venture aimed at transforming the commercial vehicle industry through a new software-defined vehicle platform and establishing a new industry standard. Coretura will enable Daimler Truck and Volvo Group and other future customers to provide differentiating stand-alone digital vehicle applications... Read more →

Chevron USA, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, has acquired two leasehold acreage positions in the lithium sector in the US. The first is from TerraVolta Resources, an investor of which is an affiliate of The Energy & Minerals Group (EMG), and the second is from East Texas Natural Resources (ETNR)... Read more →

Nissan Motor launched the all-new third-generation LEAF. The new LEAF benefits from more than 15 years of real-world insights gained through global sales of nearly 700,000 units. The all-new LEAF offers a substantially increased maximum range, enhanced charging speed and a technology suite that makes daily driving easier. The all-new... Read more →

The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) launched a new service area for its LAnow on-demand ride share program in South Los Angeles. The new LAnow South LA service will operate within the area bordered by Figueroa St., Slauson Ave., Long Beach Ave., and Washington Blvd. In keeping... Read more →

Moscow has put 12 new-generation electric buses into service, which will run on two routes: from Savelovsky and Belorussky railway station to the metro station CSKA. These electric buses have a reinforced structure, improved assembly and increased resistance to corrosion, all focused on long and reliable operation in urban conditions.... Read more →

Kia Corporation revealed the full specifications of the all-new EV4, a C-segment electric sedan. As Kia’s first global dedicated EV sedan, the EV4 is purpose-built to drive the mass adoption of electric mobility. In addition to the four-door variant developed for Korea and North America, the EV4 will also be... Read more →

Critical Metals has received a Letter of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), for a total non-dilutive funding package of $120 million. This funding package from the US’ official export credit agency is expected to be used to develop the Tanbreez Project, one of the world’s... Read more →

NEXEN TIRE recently signed a long-term supply agreement with LD Carbon Co., Ltd., a resource circulation and material recycling firm, for recovered carbon black (rCB). Through this partnership, NEXEN TIRE will use this collaboration to boost the adoption of sustainable materials. LD Carbon’s recovered carbon black is generated by pyrolyzing... Read more →

Archer Aviation raised an additional $850 million following the White House’s announcement last week of an Executive Order by President Trump to implement an eVTOL Integration Pilot Program in the United States. This program is focused on accelerating the deployment of eVTOL aircraft in the US. Archer intends to coordinate... Read more →

PowerCell Group is deepening its long-term collaboration with Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch), through a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell systems in mobility applications. Furthermore, both companies are jointly evaluating further possibilities for market entries in stationary applications. The partnership reflects a shared ambition... Read more →

Constellium and TARMAC Aerosave, a specialist in aircraft & engine storage, maintenance, and eco-responsible dismantling, announced the successful recycling and remelting of aluminum from end-of-life aircraft into new, high-performance material suitable for future aerospace applications. This milestone highlights the potential of aluminum to support circular economy goals in aerospace, without... Read more →

Chevron USA, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, and Halliburton jointly developed a new process that enables closed-loop, feedback-driven completions in Colorado. This intelligent fracturing process combines automated stage execution with subsurface feedback to optimize delivery of energy into the wellbore without relying on human intervention. The capability enhances the previous... Read more →

Honda announced that the Honda CR‑V e:FCEV will be the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to compete at the iconic “Race to the Clouds”—The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo. Prepped for competition by engineers at Honda of America Race Team (HART), Honda R&D Japan, and... Read more →

EPA announced a proposed rule to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard volumes and percentage standards for 2026 and 2027, as well as to waive partially the 2025 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement and revise the associated percentage standard due to a shortfall in cellulosic biofuel production. The proposed volume requirements are... Read more →

BASF announced the successful startup of its new world-scale hexamethylenediamine (HMD) plant in Chalampé, France, construction of which began in 2022. The plant increases BASF’s annual HMD production capacity to 260,000 metric tons. HMD is a precursor used in the production of high-quality PA 6.6 polymers and coatings raw materials.... Read more →

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 →