NXP Semiconductors unveiled its new S32K5 family of automotive microcontrollers (MCU), the automotive industry’s first 16nm FinFET MCU with embedded magnetic RAM (MRAM). The S32K5 MCU family will extend the NXP CoreRide platform with pre-integrated zonal and electrification system solutions for scalable software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. Automakers are embracing zonal... Read more →

C-BATT presented its US-sourced Obsidia high-capacity battery anode material (earlier post) at the NAATBatt 2025 Annual Conference in Orlando, where the focus was on the urgent need for energy dominance in United States. C-BATT’s fully domestic production model ensures that every stage of the Obsidia lifecycle—from raw material sourcing to... Read more →

Lotus Robotics, the self-driving technology unit of Lotus, is partnering with CaoCao Mobility, the ride-hailing unit strategically invested in by Geely Holding that will accelerate the deployment of its autonomous driving solutions globally. Together, the brands have launched China’s first fully comprehensive autonomous driving system, powered by Lotus Robotics. This... Read more →

Nissan Motor showcased its latest autonomous-drive (AD) technology in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai area. For the first time in Japan, a test vehicle with no driver in the car has navigated a public road in a complex urban environment. Nissan has developed this proprietary technology for a mobility service it plans... Read more →

The BMW Group is launching a completely newly developed digital nervous system for all drivetrain variants and vehicle segments. It is more intelligent, more powerful and more efficient and will be rolled out for the first time in the models of the Neue Klasse. Four high-performance computers, also called Superbrains,... Read more →

NESCAUM announced that a goal set in 2013 to advance electric vehicles (EVs) has just been achieved. In a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by ten state governors, a collective target was set to put 3.3 million electric vehicles on their roads by 2025. Based on NESCAUM’s analysis of the... Read more →

CRIST S.A. Shipyard—based in Gdynia, Poland—has ordered 6 × MAN 12V175D high-speed variable speed gensets in connection with the construction of an OSV (Offshore Support Vessel) for DOF. Provisionally named ‘Sea Dragon’, the OSV is set to assist operations off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The newbuild vessel was designed... Read more →

Angola has set a target to become a key exporter of value-added critical minerals in the next 10 to 15 years. Angola has identified 34 of the 54 critical minerals recognized by the European Union across its mineral-rich basins and is ramping up exploration, production and downstream projects to unlock... Read more →

To implement the green transition according to the scenarios developed by the European Commission, Europe will require between 15 and 60% of the world’s supplies of critical metals according to a study conducted by researchers at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and Uppsala University, as part of the Fairtrans research... Read more →

Kia Corporation recently unveiled its EV4 and Concept EV2 models at the brand’s 2025 Kia EV Day in Spain. The EV4 is an all-rounder that represents Kia’s first electrified sedan (four-door) and hatchback (five-door), designed to navigate cities and cross continents. The Kia EV4 introduces a new typology for sedans... Read more →

Eligible Kia EV9 owners and lessees may soon enjoy Vehicle to Home (V2H) capabilities due to Wallbox, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Wallbox has announced pre-order availability of the Quasar 2 (including the accompanying Power Recovery Unit), the first compatible bi-directional charger to work with the Kia... Read more →

thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology is responding to the persistently challenging market conditions in the global automotive industry by intensifying its cost reduction efforts. The measures decided by the segment’s board include adjusting investments (Capex) in line with lower expected sales volumes, optimizing inventory management to reduce tied-up capital (Net Working Capital),... Read more →

LANXESS is offering a new solution for the rapidly growing battery industry. The Lewatit MK 51 ion exchange resin from LANXESS selectively removes boron from metal concentrates, thus enabling the extraction of high-purity raw materials for use in batteries. In contrast to solvent extraction, ion exchange technology does not employ... Read more →

Amprius Technologies has shipped its new 6.3Ah 21700 SiCore cell to a Fortune 500 company in the Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) sector for evaluation. The new cell sets a new standard in the industry for energy density in this widely used format. With an energy density of 315 Wh/kg, the... Read more →

StormFisher Hydrogen, a developer of clean fuels, has commissioned MAN Energy Solutions to deliver the pre-front-end engineering design (pre-FEED) for the methanation reactor of a large-scale Power-to-X plant. The 200 MW facility, to be built in North America, will produce green hydrogen and e-methane by utilizing a local biogenic CO₂... Read more →

North Ammonia, a developer of RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) ammonia facilities in Norway, and Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, signed an agreement to explore a value chain for supplying hydrogen to European industrial users using green ammonia produced in Norway. North Ammonia and Höegh... Read more →

EPA announced a final rule to extend the Renewable Fuel Standard compliance reporting deadline for the 2024 compliance year. EPA is also making several minor amendments and technical corrections to other RFS provisions. . While the original 2024 RFS compliance reporting deadline of March 31, 2025, is still several weeks... Read more →

Nissan commissioned Economist Impact on a survey that targets the future mobility choices of young urban dwellers. The findings, based on responses from 3,750 participants across 15 global cities, reveal younger generations’ preference for electric vehicles, reinforcing Nissan’s ongoing efforts in electrification and commitment to sustainable solutions to meet evolving... Read more →

Rio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Arcadium Lithium plc for $6.7 billion, following the sanctioning of the Scheme of Arrangement by the Royal Court of Jersey on 5 March. Rio Tinto is now the ultimate parent company of Arcadium Lithium, which will become Rio Tinto Lithium, and will also... Read more →

The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario have signed letters of intent (LOIs) to support Frontier Lithium’s planned Lithium Conversion Facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The LOIs are non-binding and serve as an initial step in ongoing discussions with the respective government agencies. The LOIs express an interest... Read more →

Rio Tinto will invest $1.8 billion to develop the Brockman Syncline 1 mine project (BS1), extending the life of the Brockman region in the West Pilbara of Western Australia and sustaining production from the company’s world-class iron ore operations. The project has now received all necessary State and Federal Government... Read more →

CMA CGM Group, a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, and owner of the US flag carrier American President Lines (APL), will invest $20 billion to contribute to US maritime economy and support the transformation of America’s domestic supply chain over the next four years. This announcement... Read more →

This season will be the first time in which innovative sustainable carbon fibre composites will be used in Formula 1 on the W16. Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team efforts in this space have been made possible through close partnership between the team and INEOS Nitriles, and collaboration with Toray, Syensqo and... Read more →

Chevrolet unveiled the Silverado EV ZR2 off-road race truck concept at the Mint 400 off-road race, where the truck will also compete in the event as part of the Hall Racing team’s lineup. The Silverado EV ZR2 race truck concept joins the team’s Silverado ZR2 and Colorado ZR2 race trucks,... Read more →

Volvo introduced the all-electric ES90 sedan. The ES90 is designed to evolve over time and powered by next-generation core computers that represent an eight-fold improvement over the previous generation. It’s the first Volvo car with 800V technology , for a longer range and faster charging than any electric Volvo before.... Read more →

Cadillac continues to expand the segment-leading Escalade lineup with the introduction of the all-electric 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL. The ESCALADE IQL features the best of the ESCALADE IQ, plus additional passenger and cargo capacity to meet the lifestyle needs of customers who require extra space. ESCALADE IQL will be sold... Read more →

Volkswagen previewed the ID. EVERY1 concept car—an entry-level all-electric model. Volkswagen will launch the production version in 2027 with a starting price of around €20,000. The ID. 2all will already be launched in the €25,000-class in 2026. Both models are part of the new Electric Urban Car Family with front-wheel... Read more →

A new Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material developed by Integrals Power could increase the real-world range of electric vehicles (EVs) by extending the useable capacity of the battery under high discharge conditions. Conventional Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistries experience a reduction in useable capacity when the battery... Read more →

24M Technologies expanded its portfolio of Eternalyte electrolytes that significantly improve charge rate and cold temperature performance of today’s batteries. Initially unveiled in February 2024 and designed for lithium-metal batteries, the new enhanced offering is ideal for silicon- and graphite-based batteries used in applications that require high power and low... Read more →

Cummins announced an update to the B-Series engine platform, unveiling the new Cummins B7.2 diesel engine at NTEA Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, IN. The B7.2 diesel is the next engine in the B series Cummins HELM platform, following the B6.7 Octane engine, and will bring state-of-the-art technology and continue... Read more →

Audi’s new A6 Avant features MHEV plus mild hybrid technology for both the 2.0 TDI diesel four-cylinder with 150 kW (204 PS) and the 3.0 gasoline TFSI six‑cylinder with 270 kW (367 PS). The MHEV plus system supports the combustion engine, increases performance and driving comfort, and reduces carbon emissions.... Read more →

Porsche AG has acquired V4Drive GmbH from the VARTA AG-Group. Porsche is the new majority shareholder of the company, while VARTA AG will retain a minority stake without any operational influence. Porsche and VARTA AG are combining their expertise in the development and production of high-performance cylindrical cells. V4Drive is... Read more →

To all industries relying on high-performance thermoplastics, BASF is now offering the world’s first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone (PESU). Ultrason E 2010 BMB contributes to substituting fossil resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the use of renewable feedstock. This unique PESU enables customers in industries as diverse as household and catering,... Read more →

California’s Clean Mobility Options Voucher Program (CMO) announced $33 million in new funds for California nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments: $12.5 million for new, general funding recipients $3 million for eligible tribal governments $7.5 million for first-round Community Transportation Needs Assessment (CTNA) awardees $10 million set aside for first-round... Read more →

LANXESS’ new rubber additive Vulkanox HS Scopeblue supports tire manufacturers in producing more sustainable, longer-lasting tires and in achieving their sustainability goals. The antidegradant from the specialty chemicals company is the sustainable variant of the proven antioxidant Vulkanox HS (TMQ), which tire manufacturers use to protect their products from adverse... Read more →

ABB Robotics’ third Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey, in partnership with the leading, global industry publication Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, has provided key insights into how automotive manufacturing leaders and key suppliers view EV production objectives. This year’s survey found that overall, automotive manufacturing professionals are optimistic about EV production growth in... Read more →

DHL Group and heavy vehicle maker Scania have jointly developed an electric truck with a fuel-powered generator, making it possible to shift to battery-electric road transport without having to wait for a complete charging network. Fully electric vehicles are the ultimate solution in a sustainable transport system, and the shift... Read more →

Higher charging performance and the increasing relevance of bidirectional charging are key priorities in the ongoing development of on-board chargers (OBCs) for electric vehicles. WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH offers thermally conductive silicone potting compounds (materials used to encapsulate and protect electronic componenets), gap fillers and gels that do more than simply enable... Read more →

Researchers at the University of Leicester have developed an innovative way of recovering valuable battery-grade metal oxides from crushed batteries by using nanoemulsions created from a trace of cooking oil in water. An open-access paper on their work is published in the journal RSC Sustainability. Research has shown that using... Read more →

Blue Bird will present its latest electric- and propane-powered commercial vehicle solutions at Work Truck Week 2025. The industry event takes place on 4–7 March 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Blue Bird will debut the propane-powered Class 5-6 stripped chassis as well as its electric step... Read more →

The University of California, Riverside (UCR), the University of Michigan, and several industry partners launched the Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America (H2EA-NA). The alliance will promote hydrogen as a viable alternative fuel that can complement ICE vehicles while supporting the transition to electric and other zero emission technologies. Our... Read more →

Everfuel A/S and Crossbridge Energy Fredericia A/S announced the first production and delivery of hydrogen to the Crossbridge Energy refinery, marking a significant milestone in the HySynergy I project. This achievement is the initial step towards stable operations and production ramp-up and underscores Everfuel and Crossbridge Energy’s commitment to advancing... Read more →

The University of Michigan is fusing its longstanding leadership in transportation safety with its distinct expertise in testing connected and automated vehicle technologies. U-M’s Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) is expanding to include the Mcity public/private partnership and test facility. Henry Liu, Mcity’s director since 2022, will lead the expanded UMTRI.... Read more →

As the global EV market has expanded, in 2024 more than 17 million units were sold, with Chinese manufacturers aggressively pursuing international opportunities, offering affordable vehicles that often undercut local competitors. As a result, according to rho motion, China holds 62% of the global EV market. Market access for China... Read more →

Hyundai Motor America reported record-breaking total February sales of 62,032 units, a 3% increase compared with February 2024. This was the best February in Hyundai’s history, a record fifth consecutive month setting total sales records. All time total sales records in February were set for Santa Fe HEV (+194%), Tucson... Read more →

Among the many executive orders coming from the White House, President Trump signed an executive order to investigate copper imports into the US, citing “significant vulnerabilities” and “increasing reliance on foreign sources”. The United States has ample copper reserves, yet our smelting and refining capacity lags significantly behind global competitors.... Read more →

Cummins is introducing the X10 mid-bore workhorse designed to deliver heavy-duty performance in a midsize package. The X10 replaces both the L9 and X12 engine platforms and delivers a new level of performance, durability and efficiency for heavy and medium-duty customers. The X10 is part of the Cummins HELM (Higher... Read more →

UniMetal, a provider of precious metal and commercial finishing services for the electronics, medical, aerospace, and automotive industries, announced the production scaling of C100 Silver Graphite Dispersion, a novel electrolyte plating that’s proved particularly beneficial for high power components. C100 provides superior resistance to fretting corrosion, oxidation, vibration and high... Read more →

Clean energy holding company United H2 Limited (UHL) signed an agreement to acquire GoZero Group Limited (GoZero) in a strategic move to expand its presence in the zero-emission mobility sector. The transaction, valued at circa AUD 400 million (US$248 million) will see UHL take full control of GoZero and its... Read more →

Swiss marine power company WinGD’s first methanol-fueled engine is to be delivered to the shipyard after passing factory and type approval tests. The ten-cylinder, 92‑bore X-DF-M engine is destined for a 16,000 TEU container ship and is the biggest methanol-fueled engine built to date. There are 56 X-DF-M engines on... Read more →