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Mahle Powertrain begins testing heavy-duty hydrogen combustion powertrains

Mahle Powertrain has entered the testing phase of a key project that will drive hydrogen fuel use in existing heavy-duty truck engines. Project Cavendish, a £9.8 million (Rs 100 crore) UK government-funded programme facilitated by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), will deliver fast-to-market solutions and a clear upgrade path to enable hydrogen combustion using… Continue reading Mahle Powertrain begins testing heavy-duty hydrogen combustion powertrains

Toyota develops third-gen fuel cell system for cars and CVs

Toyota Motor Corporation announced today that it has developed a new fuel cell (FC) system, its third-generation fuel cell system (3rd Gen FC System), as part of its continued efforts toward the realization of a hydrogen society. According to Toyota, the 3rd Gen FC System can be installed in a variety of commercial vehicles, passenger… Continue reading Toyota develops third-gen fuel cell system for cars and CVs

Toyota develops third-gen fuel cell system for cars and CVs

Mahindra XUV300, 3XO sales cross 335,000 units, up 80% in FY2025

The Mahindra XUV300, reborn in a new avatar in April 2024 as the XUV 3XO, turns seven years old today. Launched on February 14 and Valentine’s Day in 2019, the popular compact SUV has, till end-January 2025, has sold a total of 335,017 units. Thanks to the XUV 3XO, this compact Mahindra SUV’s growth trajectory… Continue reading Mahindra XUV300, 3XO sales cross 335,000 units, up 80% in FY2025

As Trump eyes more tariffs, South Korea remains safe haven for GM and Hyundai

President Donald Trump welcomes South Korea’s President Moon Jae-In at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 22, 2018. Carlos Barria | Reuters DETROIT — As President Donald Trump threatens to further increase tariffs on U.S. trading partners, the greatest impact for the auto industry outside of North America would be additional levies on South… Continue reading As Trump eyes more tariffs, South Korea remains safe haven for GM and Hyundai

How America became so car dependent

Cars dominate America. About 92% of U.S. households have access to a car. But only about 55% of Americans have access to public transit. And only about 3.5% take advantage of the options available. The average American drives twice as much as the average German, said Peter Norton, a professor at the University of Virginia. The… Continue reading How America became so car dependent

Honda and Nissan end merger talks, say they will continue to ‘collaborate’

The Nissan logo appears on a smartphone screen, and in the background, the Honda Motor Company logo is visible in this illustration photo in Reno, United States, on December 26, 2024. Jaques Silva | Nurphoto | Getty Images Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan said Thursday they would terminate merger talks, ending speculation over the fate… Continue reading Honda and Nissan end merger talks, say they will continue to ‘collaborate’

Tata Motors to Open Charging Network to EVs of Other OEMs

India’s largest electric vehicle maker, Tata Motors, plans to open its charging stations to EVs of other automakers, the company’s management said today, while announcing its goal of doubling the charging points in India by 2027. The company targets to have 4 lakh EV charging points across the country, including home chargers, 30,000 public charging… Continue reading Tata Motors to Open Charging Network to EVs of Other OEMs