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Batteries & ChargingXiaomi Secures German Retail Partners Ahead of 2027 EV Launch
Xiaomi signs agreements with eight German dealer groups to distribute its EVs starting in 2027, marking a key step in its European expansion.
EV NewsTesla Cybercab Ditches Brake Lines and Fluid: How Does It Actually Stop?
Tesla's Cybercab does away with brake lines and fluid, using electro-mechanical brakes and steer-by-wire. Here's how the autonomous two-seater stops.
Classic CarsRolls-Royce V8 Coffee Table Becomes the Ultimate Workshop Centerpiece
Discover a coffee table crafted from a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow's 6.75-liter V8 engine, complete with a glass top. A unique centerpiece for workshops and lounges.
Electric AviationAmprius Targets Long-Endurance Flights With New 500 Wh/kg Battery Cell
Amprius introduces a silicon-anode battery cell rated at 500 Wh/kg for long-endurance aviation, targeting longer flight times for electric aircraft.
Industry & MarketsJLR's Defender Defense Division Debuts with Wolf Series II, Challenging Military Vehicle Norms
JLR's Defender Defence Division launches Wolf Series II, targeting the military vehicle market with a modern, rugged platform that challenges incumbent suppliers.
Industry & MarketsNio CEO William Li: Market Fails to See Value in AI and Energy Ventures
Nio CEO William Li argues the market undervalues the company, overlooking its AI and energy businesses, despite a healthier financial state than in 2021.
Industry & MarketsGM Targets 2028 for Hands-Free, Eyes-Off Driving in Escalade IQ
GM plans to bring eyes-off driving to the Cadillac Escalade IQ by 2028, combining Super Cruise scale with Cruise autonomy tech.
Industry & MarketsHyundai Motor Group Strengthens Middle East Push with Four Oman Partnerships
Hyundai Motor Group signs four deals with Omani partners, including a hydrogen bus pilot in Muscat designed as a live commercial service.
Industry & MarketsNissan Reinforces Thailand as Strategic ASEAN Production Hub
Nissan reaffirms Thailand as its long-term ASEAN hub through discussions with the industrial ministry, ensuring strategic growth in the region.
Industry & MarketsPeterbilt's TX-18 Pro: Lighter Drivetrain Delivers Fuel Savings and Payload Gains
Peterbilt's TX-18 Pro combines lighter drivetrain components to cut fuel use and boost payload, offering dual financial benefits for fleet operators.
Industry & MarketsMay Mobility brings autonomous e-Palette shuttles to public roads in Japan
May Mobility is launching its first public autonomous e-Palette service in Japan, driven by the country's severe driver shortage and need for practical transit solutions.
Industry & MarketsKia and Tesla Lead IIHS's Tougher Top Safety Pick+ Ratings
Kia and Tesla secure IIHS Top Safety Pick+ as new criteria drive OEM component-level changes, exemplified by the Telluride's headlight fix.
Industry & MarketsLucid Motors to Enter France via Emil Frey Partnership
Lucid Motors is entering the French market through a partnership with Emil Frey France, maintaining direct brand control while leveraging local expertise for operations.
Industry & MarketsTruck Giants Team Up to Put Hydrogen Power to the Test in Germany
Volvo, Daimler and partners are testing an integrated hydrogen truck ecosystem in Germany to see if fuel and infrastructure can scale across Europe.
EV NewsTesla's Robotaxi Fleet Reaches One Million Driverless Miles
Tesla says its Robotaxi fleet has driven 1 million miles without human supervision, more than doubling the total reported just six weeks ago.
Industry & MarketsHyundai and KOICA join forces to bring EV skills training to Ghana
Hyundai and KOICA have introduced an EV training programme in Ghana, blending corporate responsibility with development aid to build local expertise in electric vehicles.
Industry & MarketsBWI Group Introduces Advanced Brake-by-Wire in South America
BWI Group brings brake-by-wire technology to South America, leveraging Brazil's 3-million-unit auto market to invest in local R&D.
Industry & MarketsKeysight and York University Join Forces to Tackle AI Safety Standards for Software-Defined Vehicles
Keysight and York University collaborate on ISO/PAS 8800 to address the AI safety evidence gap in software-defined vehicles, aiming to develop reliable safety validation methods.
Industry & MarketsPlusAI's SPAC merger targets commercial autonomous trucking by 2027
PlusAI's SPAC listing will test whether early commercial revenues from autonomous trucking can support a scaled 2027 launch.
Industry & MarketsNHTSA Import Ban Tied to Chinese Airbag Inflator After 11th Fatality
NHTSA bans imports of a Chinese airbag inflator after an 11th death, raising concerns about safety gaps in the used vehicle parts supply chain.
Industry & MarketsCummins Integrates Wedge Capsule Braking Into Its HELM Engine Lineup
Cummins confirms its wedge capsule brake will be offered across the HELM engine range, reflecting how AMT adoption has made brake response speed a fleet priority.
Industry & MarketsVolkswagen Greenlights 'Future Plan 2030' Overhaul to Slash Costs and Workforce
Volkswagen approves Future Plan 2030, tying its next investment cycle to lower costs, a trimmed model range, and a substantially smaller workforce.
Industry & MarketsACEA and European Aluminium Push for Equal Carbon Credit Treatment of Steel and Aluminium
ACEA and European Aluminium urge the EU to give steel and aluminium equal treatment under verified carbon rules, warning of competitive distortions.