Mobileye has chosen to end the internal development of next-generation frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) lidars for use in autonomous and highly automated driving systems. The company said that it now believes that the availability of next-generation FMCW lidar is less essential to its roadmap for eyes-off systems. This decision... Read more →

Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) business advisory team is partnering with energy companies ROTOBOOST and Amogy on a fuel cell and pre-combustion Carbon Capture Storage System (CCS) study to assess opportunities for emissions reduction. The joint development project (JDP) will evaluate the use of hydrogen fuel cells, ammonia and methane cracking technology... Read more →

Ariya NISMO is preparing to hit the European roads with a unique version of e-4ORCE, delivering 320 kW power and 600 N·m torque. Building on Nissan's rich NISMO heritage while retaining its Japanese-inspired design, Ariya NISMO elevates the performance of the 87 kWh Ariya. The Ariya NISMO comes with a... Read more →

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 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 →

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 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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 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 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 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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 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 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 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 →