Beam Global, a provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, launched the patented BeamSpot sustainable curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure system. The streetlight replacement combines solar, wind and utility-generated electricity into Beam Global’s proprietary integrated batteries to provide resiliency, lighting and... Read more →


TMC the metals company Inc., an explorer of the undersea resources of critical battery metals, successfully produced high temperature material (calcine) during the first phase of a commercial-scale campaign to process a 2,000-tonne sample of deep-seafloor polymetallic nodules at its partner PAMCO’s Hachinohe Rotary Kiln Electric-Arc Furnace facility in Hachinohe,... Read more →


Britten-Norman announces unleaded fuel modification for piston engine Islanders

Britten-Norman is introducing the Unleaded Fuel Modification for its BN2B-26 piston engine (Lycoming O-540-E4C5) Islander aircraft. The three Lycoming-approved unleaded fuel specifications being included in this modification are ASTM D7547 (UL 91 & UL 94), DEF-STAN 91-090 (UL 91), and HJELMCO (91/96 UL). In addition to reducing their environmental impact,... Read more →


Renault to premiere a concept car pointing to the next generation of vans and Master H2-Tech Prototype at IAA Transportation in Hanover

The brand will be present in both the indoor and outdoor display areas, with a broad sample of its solutions for business users. enjoys motor shows, which are part of its history. It is a regular exhibitor at many events, including IAA Transportation, which was first held in 1992. This... Read more →


Although the electric airplane market is in its infancy, it is off to a surprisingly strong start, according to IDTechEx. To the best of IDTechEx's knowledge, there is only one example of an electric airplane for sale today: the Pipistrel Velis Electro. From IDTechEx's perspective, it has had a stellar... Read more →


Key markets in the electric vehicle (EV) transition are falling behind in their stated goals for public charging infrastructure, according to latest figures on World EV Day. The data reveals that the US, Europe and the UK are more than six times behind the number of plugs needed to meet... Read more →


MAHLE SmartBike Systems is launching the Energy Hub, a minimalist, lightweight charging device which allows users of X20 and X30 System eBikes to charge the external battery eX1 anytime, anywhere. The new charging platform is 90 millimeters in diameter and weighs in at a mere 181 grams. When paired with... Read more →


Volvo CE inaugurates new facilities to support production of electric wheel loaders

Volvo CE inaugurated new facilities to support the production of electric wheel loaders at its plant in Arvika, Sweden. The building in Arvika is the latest development for the Swedish site which specializes in manufacturing medium and large wheel loaders. Measuring approximately 1,500 sq m and constructed in less than... Read more →


MOL started production in the largest capacity green hydrogen plant in Central and Eastern Europe

At the Százhalombatta refinery of MOL, a 10 megawatt capacity green hydrogen plant—the largest in Central and Eastern Europe—has started producing. The facility produces 1,600 tonnes of clean, carbon-neutral green hydrogen per year which is used for fuel production reducing the Danube Refinery’s carbon dioxide emissions by 25,000 tonnes, as... Read more →


Scientists have identified a new way to improve the process for using sunlight to make a liquid fuel from carbon dioxide. Researchers showed that three-dimensional silicon scaffolds on photoelectrodes improve the yield of the desired products of chemical reactions. Two examples of silicon photoelectrodes. Left: Micropillar silicon with cobalt catalysts... Read more →


Volkswagen presented the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE at the ID. Meeting in Locarno, Switzerland. Developed in collaboration with BOGNER, the Munich-based luxury sports fashion brand, the car is reminiscent of the legendary Golf Fire and Ice, which became a surprise success in the 1990s and has since achieved cult status among... Read more →


Since 1999, BMW M has provided the fleet of high-performance safety cars for motorcycle racing’s premier class as the “Official Car of MotoGP.” The latest highlight in this fleet, the BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car was unveiled during a special customer event for the introduction of the new BMW M5... Read more →


Toyota’s next-generation and all-solid-state battery development and production plan certified by METI; 9 GWh per year

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that the development and production plans for its next-generation batteries (performance version) and all-solid-state batteries were certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as part of the Japanese government’s “Supply Assurance Plan for Batteries.” Certification was granted for (1) production of... Read more →


DOE releases draft roadmap with solutions to improve interconnection of rooftop solar, EV chargers and other distributed clean energy resources

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program released a draft roadmap to improve processes for interconnecting clean energy resources to the distribution and sub-transmission grids and seeks feedback from the public. The draft roadmap identifies strategies that the interconnection community can take within the next five... Read more →


POSCO to invest US$40M in graphite miner Black Rock; offtake agreement

Tanzanian graphite developer Black Rock Mining signed several binding agreements with its strategic alliance partner, POSCO International Corporation (POSCO), in relation to POSCO investing US$40 million in Black Rock. In exchange, Faru Graphite Corporation Limited (Faru) (the 84% subsidiary of Black Rock and owner of the Mahenge Graphite Project will... Read more →


Arcadium Lithium plans to transition Mt Cattlin site to care & maintenance by mid-2025 due to continued decline in spodumene prices

Arcadium Lithium will suspend Stage 4A waste stripping, and any expansionary investment beyond Stage 3, at its Mt Cattlin spodumene operation in Western Australia given the continued decline in spodumene prices. Benchmark reported that spodumene prices fell to their lowest levels since August 2021 in early September, trailing the steep... Read more →


Nissan’s LFP battery development and production receives government certification in Japan

Nissan Motor announced that its development and mass production of in-vehicle, lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries has been certified in Japan by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Through the development and mass-production of LFP batteries, Nissan intends to establish a base in Japan by strengthening the supply chain of... Read more →


Plug awarded $10M DOE grant to lead development of advanced hydrogen refueling station in Washington State

Plug Power has been awarded $10 million by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to demonstrate next-generation hydrogen refueling infrastructure for medium= and heavy-duty vehicles at scale. Plug’s project, HYPER-Fuel, is a liquid-to-gaseous dispensing and cryogenic dispensing hydrogen refueling station architecture. This funding is part of the DOE’s $62 million... Read more →


Reselo and Nokian Tyres to implement Reselo birch-bark-based biorubber in tires

Nokian Tyres and the Swedish biomaterials company Reselo AB have signed a development agreement to develop further their renewable material Reselo Rubber as a new raw material in tires. Reselo Rubber is a completely renewable material made from birch bark that comes from residues from the global pulp, paper and... Read more →


DENSO Fukushima launches production of inverters; 8th plant

DENSO Corporation will start inverter production at DENSO Fukushima Co., Ltd., to reinforce its manufacturing capability in Japan and enhance the DENSO Group’s competitiveness in the electrification field. DENSO Fukushima is a DENSO Group company that manufactures automotive thermal products, such as air conditioners and engine cooling modules (ECMs), and... Read more →


The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is launching a new program to enhance air quality monitoring across the state, with a heavy focus on communities where residents live near multiple sources of pollution. The goal of the program, known as the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI), is to get more... Read more →


BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation jointly developing next generation of fuel cell technology; BMW to launch first series production fuel cell vehicle in 2028

The BMW Group and the Toyota Motor Corporation are collaborating to bring a new generation of fuel cell powertrain technology to the roads. Both companies share the aspiration of advancing the hydrogen economy and have extended their collaboration to push this locally zero-emission technology to the next level. The BMW... Read more →


3.0-liter Hurricane High Output straight-six turbo engine in 2025 Ram 1500 named to Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list

The power-rich and versatile 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output (H/O) Straight-Six Turbo (SST) engine, as tested in a 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten, has earned a 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems award. This recognition marks the eighth consecutive year that a Stellantis propulsion system has earned a spot on... Read more →


MAN Energy Solutions has announced a new generation of its Common Rail injection system for its medium-speed, four-stroke portfolio. The CR 2.2 common-rail fuel-injection system will eventually completely replace its CR 1.6 predecessor and builds on its experience, allowing a very precise and flexible control of injection pressure, timing, and... Read more →


Constellium-led ALIVE collaborative research project achieves 12 to 35% weight savings for EV battery enclosures with optimized designs and manufacturing processes

Constellium announced the results of its collaborative research project ALuminum Intensive Vehicle Enclosures (ALIVE). Constellium’s University Technology Center (UTC) at Brunel University London was the lead partner of the project focused on developing structural aluminum battery enclosures for electric vehicles. The £15-million project, half funded by UK government subsidies through... Read more →


Freudenberg Sealing Technologies launches two new product lines for prismatic battery cells

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has launched two new product lines for prismatic battery cells. By 2030, more than 100 million electric cars are expected to be on the roads worldwide. To make electromobility more efficient in the future, nearly all manufacturers are working to increase range and reduce charging times. High-performance... Read more →


Amprius signs LOI with Fortune Global 500 leader in light electric vehicles; high-energy SiCore cells to boost LEV range by 25%

Amprius Technologies, a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with a Fortune Global 500 technology OEM to develop a high-energy SiCore cylindrical cell for Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) applications. The LOI demonstrates both parties’ intention to enter into... Read more →


Hycamite opens Europe’s largest methane-splitting plant for low-carbon hydrogen production

Hycamite TCD Technologies, a leader in emissions-free methane-splitting technology, is opening Europe’s largest methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland. Once fully operational, the nominal capacity of Hycamite’s Customer Sample Facility (CSF) will reach 2,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000 tonnes of high-quality carbon annually. The decarbonization capacity of the CSF... Read more →


ADNOC and ExxonMobil partnering in world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen facility; ADNOC to acquire 35% equity stake

ADNOC will acquire a 35% equity stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s proposed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Baytown, Texas. The agreement represents a significant investment in the United States’ energy production and the global energy transition. It will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions across hard-to-decarbonize sectors, including industry,... Read more →


SAFFiRE Renewables breaks ground on sustainable aviation fuel production pilot plant

SAFFiRE Renewables Fuel broke ground on a pilot plant that represents a firm step toward meeting the goals of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge. The SAFFiRE plant, located at Conestoga Energy’s Arkalon Energy facility in Liberal, Kansas, will ultimately be capable of processing 10 tons of corn stover... Read more →


Hypermotive Ltd. unveiled the X-M1, a platform for hydrogen fuel cell-based power generation tailored to marine applications. Developed in collaboration with Honda, and underpinned by Hypermotive’s SYSTEM-X technology, X-M1 is a scalable, modular, hydrogen fuel cell power system that makes clean energy transition more accessible and achievable for maritime operators.... Read more →


Hyundai announced the release of the refreshed 2025 IONIQ 5, including a rugged new IONIQ 5 XRT variant. The expanded lineup offers more driving range and features, resulting in improved convenience, performance and safety. The IONIQ 5 will be the first model range manufactured at the new Hyundai Motor Group... Read more →


Nissan launched the all-new Nissan Patrol, which will be available at Nissan’s partner network across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East region, at an event in Abu Dhabi. The introduces several advancements including a new design, a powerful V6 twin-turbo engine, a 9-speed automatic transmission and adaptive... Read more →


Blue Biofuels produces cellulosic ethanol in high yields from multiple feedstocks using its Cellulose-to-Sugar (CTS) technology

Blue Biofuels has successfully produced cellulosic ethanol in high yields from multiple biomass feedstocks using its proprietary Cellulose-to-Sugar (CTS) technology. This achievement is the result of processing biomass from king grass, sugar cane bagasse, and corn stover on the company’s upscaled CTS pilot line. The sugars produced from the CTS... Read more →


Volvo to launch electric truck with 600 km range

Next year Volvo will launch a new long-range version of its FH Electric that will be able to reach up to 600 km (373 miles) on one charge. This will allow transport companies to operate electric trucks on interregional and long-distance routes and to drive a full working day without... Read more →


Chevron starts water injection to boost oil and natural gas recovery at two deepwater facilities in US Gulf of Mexico

Chevron Corporation started water injection operations at two projects to boost oil and natural gas recovery at the company’s existing Jack/St. Malo and Tahiti facilities in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico, where Chevron operations produce some of the world’s lowest carbon intensity oil and gas. Delivery of these two... Read more →


In the COOLBat joint research project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU have teamed up with partners to develop next-generation battery enclosures for electric vehicles. The objective is to make the enclosures, a central component in any electric vehicle, lighter and cut the carbon... Read more →


Linde to invest $2B in blue hydrogen plant in Canada to supply Dow

Linde signed a long-term agreement for the supply of clean hydrogen to Dow’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project. Linde will invest more than $2 billion to build, own and operate a world-scale integrated clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in Alberta, Canada. Linde’s new on-site complex will use autothermal reforming, combined... Read more →


The Audi Q5 SUV has been one of the most popular SUVs in the midsize-segment in Germany and Europe for more than 15 years. Audi is now presenting the latest generation of the bestseller. The new Q5 is the first SUV based on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) and is... Read more →


Continental to offer automated and continuous tread depth measurement for commercial vehicle tires

Continental will offer automated tire tread depth measurements for the first time using its new ContiConnect sensor generation. Fleet operators are now able to obtain precise and daily updated data on the rate of wear of their commercial vehicle tires. In conjunction with AI-based algorithms, upcoming tire services for individual... Read more →


Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin presented a model of the latest domestic train “White Gyrfalcon” for the high-speed rail (HSR) line Moscow — Saint Petersburg, a project initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the “Manezh Station: Moscow Transport 2030” exhibition. The train will reach speeds of up to 400 km/h... Read more →


SwRI-UTD collaborate on geoscience research to find domestic lithium resources

Geoscientists from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) are collaborating to discover new domestic sources for lithium. A joint project entitled “Toward domestic lithium independence: Tectonic controls on critical emerging lithium deposits” was selected for funding under the Seed Projects for Research, INnovation, and... Read more →


With total magnet rare earth oxide consumption forecasted to increase at a CAGR of 5.4% (versus a higher 8.2% for demand) and prices projected to increase at CAGRs of 4.3% to 5.2% over the same period, Adamas Intelligence forecasts that the value of global magnet rare earth oxide consumption will... Read more →


In Germany, parking fees and fuel in all current BMW models can be paid directly in the vehicle

From now on, customers in Germany can pay the fuel bill digitally from the vehicle at participating fuel stations in all vehicles with BMW Operating System 8, 8.5 and 9. A credit card is used as a means of payment, which the customer has previously deposited in the vehicle via... Read more →


SwRI launches Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation-II battery consortium

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) recently launched the next phase of an electric vehicle (EV) battery consortium dedicated to understanding performance of energy storage systems. The Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation-II (EVESE-II) consortium builds on more than a decade of SwRI-led, precompetitive research with companies across the mobility sector. EVESE-II... Read more →


BYD to purchase Hedin Electric Mobility GmbH in Germany

BYD Automotive GmbH and Hedin Mobility Group have entered into an agreement transferring the distribution activities of BYD vehicles and spare parts in the German market to BYD Automotive GmbH. BYD Automotive GmbH, as the purchaser, and Hedin Mobility Group, as the seller, have entered into an agreement for the... Read more →


FHWA to award up to $800M to support use of low-carbon materials in transportation

The US Department of Transportation is making available $800 million in funding under the Low Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program. Administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), LCTM will support the use of low-carbon materials and products used in transportation that reduce air pollution, specifically greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). FHWA... Read more →


The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $62 million for projects across 15 states to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of next-generation clean hydrogen technologies. These projects will advance critical elements of hydrogen fueling infrastructure, develop and demonstrate hydrogen-powered container-handling equipment for use at ports, and improve... Read more →


Volkswagen has entered into a cooperation with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH from Darmstadt to research and develop sustainable materials based on industrial hemp. These could be used as a sustainable surface material in Volkswagen models from 2028. The material made from 100% bio-based hemp uses residues of the regional... Read more →


Electrify America, the largest open Hyper-Fast charging network in the US, and 4 Gen Logistics, a leader in sustainable logistics solutions, announced the opening of a charging station in Rialto, CA to support 4 Gen’s rapidly expanding fleet of zero-emission class 8 drayage trucks. In addition to the 14 Hyper-Fast... Read more →