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Delhi Transport Corporation orders 1500 Tata Motors electric buses

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JANUARY 2, 2023

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) signed a definitive agreement with Tata Motors’ fully owned subsidiary, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd. As part of the agreement, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd. for operation of 1,500 electric buses in the city of New Delhi.

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Mazda develops first cold-stamped parts using 1,310 MPa-class high-strength steel; to be applied across the lineup starting with Mazda3

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JANUARY 10, 2019

Mazda Motor Corporation, working separately with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation and JFE Steel Corporation, has developed the world’s first cold-stamped vehicle body parts made from 1,310 MPa-class high-strength steel. Parts using 1,310 MPa-class high-strength steel.

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Motherson Group collaborating with UBQ to bring carbon-negative thermoplastics into auto parts

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The companies are joining efforts to implement the carbon-negative UBQ thermoplastic ( earlier post ) into auto parts manufactured by Motherson Group for the automotive industry. Adding as little as 10% UBQ GHG to a part can immediately transform it into a carbon-neutral product. Polymers typically emit 1.9

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Korea Gas Corporation to invest $4B in hydrogen production and distribution by 2030

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APRIL 29, 2019

In January, the country said it will increase the number of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to about 80,000 units by 2022 as part of a broader effort to boost the hydrogen economy. South Korea has been seeking to boost the hydrogen economy as a new growth engine.

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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

As part of the fluorinated solutions business group of Orbia, a publicly traded global corporation with total revenues of $8.7 As a result, lack of domestic manufacturing represents a critical risk in the supply chain for lithium-ion battery production in the US.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part LI)

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MARCH 7, 2025

While the 1968 was relatively the same as the 67 (with a larger engine), the 1969 version lost its covered headlamps, special ventilated wheel covers, received an ugly reversing lamp, and adopted the corporate dashboard used by the rest of the Cadillac lineup.

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SSAB, Oshkosh partner to be first in US to use fossil-free steel in commercial vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Steelmaker SSAB has started a partnership in fossil-free steel applications with Oshkosh Corporation, a leading producer of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, including heavy-duty truck bodies, fire apparatus, access equipment and other specialty trucks.

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TEPCO and Toyota develop stationary storage battery system using EV batteries

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JUNE 3, 2023

TEPCO HD) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have developed a stationary storage battery system (1 MW output, 3 MWh capacity) that combines TEPCO’s operating technology and safety standards for stationary storage batteries and Toyota’s system technology for electrified vehicle storage batteries. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.

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Hyundai Motor expands partnership with US Government to support further exploration of hydrogen fuel cell technologies

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

As part of the partnership, Hyundai will provide the DOE with five NEXO fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) for use in various regions of the country including Washington, DC, to help advance research and development of fuel cell technologies. and parts-maker Hyundai Mobis Co.—announced Kia Motors Corp.

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First electric school buses deployed in Texas; 3 Blue Bird buses

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

The three buses, manufactured by Blue Bird Corporation, started transporting students this school year. Blue Bird’s electric school buses produce zero emissions, and have fewer parts when compared with a diesel bus.

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BYD and UzAuto to form NEV production JV in Uzbekistan

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JANUARY 8, 2023

The new joint venture company, which will manufacture best-selling NEVs including the DM-i super hybrid models and related parts, is anticipated to be based in Uzbekistan. Strong cooperations with other international enterprises on the development of vehicle electrification is part of the core business strategy.

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Chevron to acquire full ownership of Beyond6 CNG fueling network

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, signed a definitive agreement to acquire full ownership of Beyond6, LLC (B6) and its network of 55 compressed natural gas (CNG) stations across the United States from Chevron’s current B6 co-owners, a subsidiary of Mercuria Energy Trading (Mercuria) and B6 CEO Andrew West. Chevron U.S.A.

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Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Nikola Corporation announced the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles. The Badger will be built in conjunction with another OEM utilizing their certified parts and manufacturing facilities. —Trevor Milton, CEO, Nikola Corporation.

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China’s largest electric two-wheel vehicle manufacturer adopts Nidec in-wheel motor

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

Nidec Corporation announced that its in-wheel motor has been adopted for the first time for ???01(Huan 01(Huan Dian Shou 01), Yadea’s latest model, is part of the series corresponding to the battery replacement system of Gogoro Inc., 01(Huan Dian Shou 01), an electric motorcycle released by Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. in October 2021.

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Woodside joins Japanese consortium to study exporting carbon-neutral hydrogen as ammonia

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APRIL 7, 2020

Australia-based Woodside has signed an agreement with Japanese companies JERA Inc, Marubeni Corporation and IHI Corporation to undertake a joint study examining the large-scale export of hydrogen as ammonia for use decarbonizing coal-fired power generation in Japan. —Woodside CEO Peter Coleman.

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Amazon begins deploying its Rivian electric delivery vehicles

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JULY 24, 2022

As part of the Pledge, Amazon is creating a more sustainable delivery fleet, and its work with Rivian is an important part of decarbonizing its last mile logistics as well as accelerating innovation that can help others reach net-zero carbon.

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Daimler to split into two pure-play companies: cars & vans, trucks & buses

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The Daimler Truck business will have fully independent management, stand-alone corporate governance including an independent Chairman of the Supervisory Board, and is targeted to qualify as a DAX company. Daimler intends that a significant majority stake in Daimler Truck will be distributed to Daimler shareholders.

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Electric pickup startup Lordstown Motors goes public via SPAC; $1.6B transaction

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Lordstown Motors Corporation, a startup developing an all-electric pickup truck serving the commercial fleet market, merged with DiamondPeak Holdings Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). In November 2019, the Lodstown Motors acquired the Lordstown Complex, formerly a General Motors Corporation (GM) factory.

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Mitsubishi Fuso to begin series production of fuel-cell trucks by late 2020s; concept eCanter F-CELL

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APRIL 2, 2020

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), part of the Daimler Trucks family, plans to start the series production of fuel-cell trucks by the late 2020s. As part of Daimler AG, MFTBC is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. The eCanter, which has a GVW of 7.5

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AVTOVAZ trying to work around Renault pull-out

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MARCH 25, 2022

AVTOVAZ Group is part of the Dacia-LADA business unit with the Group Renault structure. In particular, we decided to pull ahead this Summer corporate vacation to 4-24 April 2022, and we will do our best to use this period to restore our supply chains. AVTOVAZ manufactures cars for two brands: LADA and Renault.

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Chiyoda lands $2.7B contract for new copper smelter in Indonesia

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JULY 16, 2021

Japan-based Chiyoda Corporation has been awarded a $2.7-billion billion engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI)—a mineral mining company affiliate of US-based Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and MIND ID Indonesia’s Mining Industry—for a copper smelter in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia.

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Honda Racing Corporation To Offer Performance Upgrades to Owners

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

At that time, we learned about the automaker’s plans to bring some of the car’s performance components to customers via its parts program, and now, Honda says it will offer a line of performance upgrades under the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) banner. Images: Acura] Become a TTAC insider.

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Plug and Nikola partner; hydrogen supply, liquefaction and up to 75 Nikola Tre fuel cell trucks

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Plug Power, a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, and Nikola Corporation, a developer of zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, have entered a strategic relationship focused on moving the hydrogen economy forward.

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KAMAZ presents its first hydrogen bus

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In case the relevant refueling infrastructure is set up and there is a demand for the new kind of eco-transport on the part of Moscow, we plan to provide for final assembly of hydrogen fuel cell buses at the Sokolniki Car Repair and Construction Plant in the capital of the country, where Kamaz electric buses are already assembled successfully.

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PepsiCo Australia partners with Pure Hydrogen to trial a hydrogen-powered prime mover

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

Australia-based Pure Hydrogen Corporation has entered an arrangement with PepsiCo Australia to trial a hydrogen-fueled prime mover at one of PepsiCo’s manufacturing sites in the City of Brisbane. Pure Hydrogen will supply PepsiCo with a Hydrogen Fuel Cell 160kW 6 x 4 Prime Mover (HFCV Prime Mover).

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China’s first integrated methanol-to-hydrogen and hydrogen refueling service station now in operation

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FEBRUARY 25, 2023

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) officially launched China’s first methanol-to-hydrogen and hydrogen refueling service station in Dalian, China. As part of Sinopec’s commitment to becoming China’s No.1 1 hydrogen energy enterprise, it has built nine hydrogen fuel cell supply centers across China.

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Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

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APRIL 7, 2022

liter, heavy-duty opposed-piston, three-cylinder diesel engine it developed in a project funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and several partners ( earlier post ) has entered fleet service with WALMART Corporation in a Peterbilt 579 tractor. Achates Power announced that the 10.6-liter,

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Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

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MAY 25, 2021

Hyundai will ship another 140 units of the new XCIENT Fuel Cell towards Switzerland by the end of this year as part of its plan to roll out 1,600 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks in Europe by 2025. Hyundai is carefully reviewing multiple options to introduce its fuel cell technology to corporate and government customers in China.

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Toshiba splitting into three companies; first such spin-off scheme for a Japanese company of this size

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NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Toshiba Corporation intends to split itself into three standalone companies: Infrastructure Service Co. Toshiba , holding its shares in Kioxia Holdings Corporation (KHC) and Toshiba Tec Corporation. Toshiba , holding its shares in Kioxia Holdings Corporation (KHC) and Toshiba Tec Corporation. in FY2021 to 6.1%

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Toyota and partners launching public autonomous shuttle service in Indiana

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DECEMBER 2, 2021

The AV shuttle service is part of the Together in Motion Indiana initiative announced earlier this year by TMF and ESN that previously provided a similar autonomous shuttle service in downtown Indianapolis for six months.

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Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

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JUNE 5, 2020

announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles, as part of efforts to offer environment-friendly powertrain solutions. As a part of this challenge, Yanmar has been working on development of future powertrains using hydrogen as fuel. Yanmar Holdings Co.,

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Hydrogen Fuel Automobile Manufacturer Mariner

Archer secures $215M investment from Stellantis, Boeing, United Airlines, ARK Invest and others; receives FAA approval to fly Midnight eVTOL

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AUGUST 11, 2023

The funds from this round are intended to be used for working capital and general corporate purposes, including Archer’s continued development of its aircraft and related technology, as well as the build out of its manufacturing and test facilities.

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Toyota Blockchain Lab accelerating blockchain technology initiatives and external collaboration

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MARCH 17, 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Financial Services Corporation launched a cross-Group virtual organization, Toyota Blockchain Lab, in April 2019. TRI-AD), TOYOTA Connected Corporation, and Toyota Motor North America, Inc., and relationship-building with partner companies.

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Yamaha and Sumitomo demo on-board thermoelectric generator for CO2 reduction

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JUNE 3, 2022

Yamaha Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation Power & Mobility Co., a Sumitomo Corporation Group company, jointly demonstrated a new waste heat recovery system based on a thermoelectric generator (TEG), which generates electrical power via exhaust gas heat.

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Hyundai Motor Group invests in startup BOS Semiconductors as part of larger automotive semiconductor strategy

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AUGUST 25, 2022

For the venture, the Group leveraged the second fund of its ZER01NE open innovation platform, which it created in February 2021 with Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, and Hyundai Motor Securities along with external investors, including Korea Development Bank and Shinhan Bank.

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DOE awarding more than $50M to 15 projects to advance critical material innovations

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JANUARY 21, 2021

American Battery Metals Corporation; Field Demonstration of Selective Leaching, Targeted Purification, and Electro-Chemical Production of Battery Grade Lithium Hydroxide Precursor from Domestic Claystone Resources. Partners: American Lithium Corporation, DuPont Water Solutions. 525 Solutions, Inc.;

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Toyota to offer free access to THUMS virtual human body model software

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JUNE 17, 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation will make its Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) software freely available from January 2021 as part of its efforts toward a safe mobility society. Software license sales through JSOL Corporation (Tokyo) and ESI Group (Paris) will come to an end during 2020, with the start of free access to THUMS.

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Wabtec’s battery-electric locomotive lowered full train fuel consumption by more than 11% in BNSF California pilot

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MAY 18, 2021

The California pilot program was part of a $22.6m-illion It is part of Wabtec’s vision for the rail industry to play a key role in building a clean energy economy and reduce carbon emissions globally by up to 300 tons per year. —Eric Gebhardt, Wabtec Chief Technology Officer.

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First Acura electric SUV to be named ZDX; co-developed with GM

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AUGUST 20, 2022

In April 2021, Honda global CEO Toshihiro Mibe outlined the company’s vision for global sales of electrified vehicles as part of Honda’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality for its products and corporate activities by 2050. The new ZDX is now being styled in the same Acura Design Studio. 2011 Acura ZDX.

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Kia Georgia to expand to accommodate EV9 production

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JULY 13, 2023

The K5, Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride (excluding HEV and PHEV models) are assembled in the US from US- and globally-sourced parts. Kia Georgia is the first manufacturing site in North America for Kia Corporation based in Seoul, Korea. With an annual capacity of 340,000 units, Kia Georgia is located on 2,200 acres in West Point, Ga.

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Imperium3 New York produces its first full-sized prismatic cells

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JUNE 18, 2021

In the US, iM3NY is part of the supply chain for the Department of Defense and is supporting the electrification of several large US corporations. iM3NY product roadmap. The company’s substantial growth plans include building out 32 GWh of capacity over eight years.

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Eneos opens demo plant in Australia to produce MCH liquid organic hydrogen carrier

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

ENEOS Corporation has constructed a demonstration plant in Brisbane, Australia, to produce methylcyclohexane (MCH), a liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC), using its proprietary low-cost electrochemical synthesis of organic hydride method Direct MCH. The operation of this demonstration plant is a part of this effort. Earlier post.)

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BYD, Toyota to establish joint company for battery-electric vehicle research and development

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

and Toyota Motor Corporation signed an agreement to establish a joint company to research and development for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Core parts for electrified vehicles such as batteries, motors and power electronics are among the products that BYD develops in-house. BYD Company Ltd.

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Intel to invest $20B to build two processor factories in Ohio

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JANUARY 22, 2022

The investment will help boost production to meet the surging demand for advanced semiconductors, powering a new generation of innovative products from Intel and serving the needs of foundry customers as part of the company’s IDM 2.0 Credit: Intel Corporation).

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Delhi Transport Corporation orders 1500 Tata Motors electric buses

Mazda develops first cold-stamped parts using 1,310 MPa-class high-strength steel; to be applied across the lineup starting with Mazda3

Motherson Group collaborating with UBQ to bring carbon-negative thermoplastics into auto parts

Korea Gas Corporation to invest $4B in hydrogen production and distribution by 2030

DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part LI)

SSAB, Oshkosh partner to be first in US to use fossil-free steel in commercial vehicles

TEPCO and Toyota develop stationary storage battery system using EV batteries

Hyundai Motor expands partnership with US Government to support further exploration of hydrogen fuel cell technologies

First electric school buses deployed in Texas; 3 Blue Bird buses

BYD and UzAuto to form NEV production JV in Uzbekistan

Chevron to acquire full ownership of Beyond6 CNG fueling network

Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

China’s largest electric two-wheel vehicle manufacturer adopts Nidec in-wheel motor

Woodside joins Japanese consortium to study exporting carbon-neutral hydrogen as ammonia

Amazon begins deploying its Rivian electric delivery vehicles

Daimler to split into two pure-play companies: cars & vans, trucks & buses

Electric pickup startup Lordstown Motors goes public via SPAC; $1.6B transaction

Mitsubishi Fuso to begin series production of fuel-cell trucks by late 2020s; concept eCanter F-CELL

AVTOVAZ trying to work around Renault pull-out

Chiyoda lands $2.7B contract for new copper smelter in Indonesia

Honda Racing Corporation To Offer Performance Upgrades to Owners

Plug and Nikola partner; hydrogen supply, liquefaction and up to 75 Nikola Tre fuel cell trucks

KAMAZ presents its first hydrogen bus

PepsiCo Australia partners with Pure Hydrogen to trial a hydrogen-powered prime mover

China’s first integrated methanol-to-hydrogen and hydrogen refueling service station now in operation

Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

Toshiba splitting into three companies; first such spin-off scheme for a Japanese company of this size

Toyota and partners launching public autonomous shuttle service in Indiana

Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

Archer secures $215M investment from Stellantis, Boeing, United Airlines, ARK Invest and others; receives FAA approval to fly Midnight eVTOL

Toyota Blockchain Lab accelerating blockchain technology initiatives and external collaboration

Yamaha and Sumitomo demo on-board thermoelectric generator for CO2 reduction

Hyundai Motor Group invests in startup BOS Semiconductors as part of larger automotive semiconductor strategy

DOE awarding more than $50M to 15 projects to advance critical material innovations

Toyota to offer free access to THUMS virtual human body model software

Wabtec’s battery-electric locomotive lowered full train fuel consumption by more than 11% in BNSF California pilot

First Acura electric SUV to be named ZDX; co-developed with GM

Kia Georgia to expand to accommodate EV9 production

Imperium3 New York produces its first full-sized prismatic cells

Eneos opens demo plant in Australia to produce MCH liquid organic hydrogen carrier

BYD, Toyota to establish joint company for battery-electric vehicle research and development

Intel to invest $20B to build two processor factories in Ohio

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