Komatsu achieves autonomous trolley milestone with electric drive truck
June 12, 2025
By connecting haul trucks to an overhead power line during uphill travel, the system delivers electric power where it’s needed most, improving energy efficiency and enabling trucks to travel on grade faster when compared to standard diesel models.
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Report: Former Kia India workers, scrap dealers face probe over engines theft
June 05, 2025
Kia lodged a police complaint in March in Andhra Pradesh, saying that an internal review showed over 1000 engines sourced from Hyundai were missing, according to Reuters.
VECV partners with Statiq to boost EV adoption in India
May 29, 2025
Statiq will extend access to its expanding network of over 8,000 charging points from leading CPOs on its aggregated platform across India, making charging simpler, faster and more efficient for Eicher customers.
Siemens delivers 9000 HP electric locomotive for Indian freight trains
May 28, 2025
Each of the 1,200 locomotives has a maximum speed of 120 km/h. The locomotives, which have a haulage capacity of 5,800 tons, are designed to transport freight efficiently across India’s vast rail network.
Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs globally in major restructuring
May 26, 2025
Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars will reduce its global workforce by approximately 3,000 positions, including consultants, as part of a sweeping cost-cutting programme aimed at securing long-term profitability amid growing pressure in the automotive industry.
GM, LG Energy Solution to make lower cost LMR cells for EVs
May 14, 2025
The two companies will commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for future GM electric trucks and full-size SUVs, in a new battery technology breakthrough.
Aurora releases fully automated heavy goods vehicles in Texas
May 13, 2025
Autonomous heavy goods trucks will operate along the highway from Dallas to Houston for the first time as Aurora Innovation aims to deliver a real-world Level 4 driving solution.
Volvo Cars starts European production of EX30
April 29, 2025
Volvo Cars and its Belgian manufacturing plant in Ghent have officially started production of the fully electric EX30 small SUV.
Panasonic Energy to supply batteries for Harbinger’s EVs
April 25, 2025
Panasonic Energy will supply Harbinger with its 2170 batteries. Initially, the batteries will be manufactured in Japan. Later, the two companies aim to expand production to include Panasonic’s manufacturing plant in Kansas.
Sandvik secures $74 million order for BEV mining equipment
April 24, 2025
The order includes battery-electric trucks, loaders, bolters, development drills and longhole drills, as well as conventional trucks, cable bolters, loaders and longhole drills.
GreenLine Mobility to invest $275M to decarbonize heavy truck fleet
April 14, 2025
The Mumbai-based company will also establish a nationwide network of 100 LNG refueling stations, EV charging stations and battery-swapping facilities in India.
Håkan Samuelsson takes the wheel as Volvo Cars CEO
April 01, 2025
The Board of Directors of Volvo Cars has appointed Håkan Samuelsson as CEO and President, marking his return to the company’s top position. He takes over from Jim Rowan, who has served as CEO since 2022
Electric truck maker Nikola nears bankruptcy filing
February 07, 2025
The Phoenix, Arizona-based truck maker has been struggling to raise funds amid a depleting cash balance. Its shares have lost over 99% of their value since going public in 2020.
Scania in last-ditch effort to resuscitate Northvolt
February 03, 2025
Each member of Scania’s staff is supposed to be paired with a Northvolt shift manager or team leader to coach teams and drive improvements and implement standards, the Reuters report said.
Flexis OEM JV set for business in 2026
January 31, 2025
Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM OEM joint €350 million project has signed 10 LOIs and expects serial production to begin next year.
Volvo Cars takes full ownership of Novo Energy
January 29, 2025
The Swedish car manufacturer has signed a share purchase agreement relating to Northvolt’s shares in Novo Energy, leading to Volvo Cars taking full ownership of the Novo Energy joint venture.
Novo Energy restructures – reduces workforce by 30%
January 21, 2025
Novo Energy, the joint venture between Volvo Cars and Northvolt, plans to cut costs and reduce its workforce by 30%.
Volvo raising the bar for electric trucks
December 20, 2024
Amid a mood of cautious optimism, the launch of Volvo’s new FH Electric truck in 2025 is set to mark a milestone in the Swedish giant’s development with the market in need of a timely boost.
Tivolt partners with Tata Power to boost EV charging
December 16, 2024
This partnership aims to build a robust EV charging ecosystem by leveraging Tata Power’s expertise in EV charging solutions with Tivolt’s network of small electric commercial vehicles across India.
Major progress for MAN's new battery production facility
November 28, 2024
MAN Truck & Bus is making the transition to electromobility. After a construction period of just one year, the company has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the new building for the large-scale production of batteries for fully electric trucks and buses at its Nuremberg site.
Stellantis delays production of Ram electric pickup trucks
November 22, 2024
The all-electric pickup was due to go on sale by the end of 2024, followed by the Ramcharger during the first quarter of 2025.
Northvolt files for bankruptcy in setback to Europe’s EV ambitions
November 22, 2024
Swedish EV battery maker Northvolt said it has only enough cash to support operations for about a week and it had secured USD 100 million in new financing for the bankruptcy process.
Scania in talks with EV battery suppliers, CEO says
November 18, 2024
Scania wants half of its vehicle sales to come from electric trucks by 2030. Currently, they make up less than 1% of sales, with the rollout hit by production and delivery problems at Northvolt.
Volvo Cars sells its stake in Lynk & Co to Zeekr
November 14, 2024
Volvo Cars is divesting its 30% stake in Lynk & Co to Zeekr, a transaction representing a consideration of RMB 5.4 billion (approximately EUR 707 million).
Rio Tinto, China’s SPIC partner to trial battery swap truck technology
November 06, 2024
This collaboration will enable Rio Tinto to demonstrate a complete battery electric truck and charging ecosystem at one of its operations.
Volvo Cars looking to buy out Northvolt from Novo Energy
October 30, 2024
Volvo Cars says that the company is initiating a process to take full ownership of the Novo Energy joint venture.
Daimler and Volvo form JV to develop software-defined vehicle platform
October 29, 2024
The companies announced their intention to launch a joint venture to build a single software-defined vehicle platform and dedicated truck operating system earlier in May this year. The idea is that this platform will serve as the foundation for future software-defined commercial vehicles.
KEBA acquires EnerCharge
October 23, 2024
KEBA, a European provider of charging solutions, is acquiring EnerCharge. With this strategic acquisition, KEBA is expanding its portfolio with DC charging solutions for the (semi-)public sector, strengthening its position in the market as a full-range provider.
Hyundai Mobis to establish EV parts facility in Slovakia
October 17, 2024
The new plant in Novaky, Slovakia, will focus on producing PE systems, making it the South Korean company’s first European production base for this key electrification component.
Jabil opens 516,000 sqft manufacturing site in Croatia
October 14, 2024
Customers can enjoy close proximity to the European market through Osijek’s strategic location, with excellent air, road, sea and river port access, the US company said.
Sweden puts Northvolt’s $1.5 billion funding guarantee on hold
October 07, 2024
Northvolt had agreed to a USD 5 billion green loan package with a group of lenders, intended to pay for a planned tripling of its battery-making capacity. This expansion has now been shelved.
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