Volvo Cars’ battery company Novo Energy to cut half of workforce

Northvolt, once considered Europe’s best hope for a battery champion, filed for bankruptcy in March. Volvo Cars’ battery company Novo Energy said on Monday it will cut its workforce by 50% to reduce costs after evaluating its business to take account of the bankruptcy of Sweden’s Northvolt, which originally co-owned the venture. “Despite our best… Continue reading Volvo Cars’ battery company Novo Energy to cut half of workforce

Waymo plans to double robotaxi production at Arizona plant by end of 2026

A Waymo self-driving vehicle seen in Phoenix, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2025. Leslie Josephs | CNBC Alphabet-owned Waymo and the auto manufacturing giant Magna International plan to double robotaxi production at their new plant in Mesa, Arizona, by the end of 2026, the companies announced Monday. The “Waymo Driver Integration Plant,” a 239,000 square foot facility… Continue reading Waymo plans to double robotaxi production at Arizona plant by end of 2026

Geotab deepens OEM Partnerships with over 80% of leading OEMs to drive data harmonisation and industry standards

Strategic collaborations with 31 brands across three continents ensure consistent, high-quality data for mixed fleet management advancing the future of the connected vehicle industry LONDON, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, is significantly advancing the telematics industry through strategic partnerships and a commitment to data excellence. Building upon… Continue reading Geotab deepens OEM Partnerships with over 80% of leading OEMs to drive data harmonisation and industry standards

CVs in FY25: On The Slow Road To Recovery

India’s commercial vehicle sector displayed a mixed performance in FY2025, with buses emerging as the standout segment with a robust 15% year-on-year growth, driven by mandatory scrapping of government vehicles and healthy replacement demand. However, the truck segments faced headwinds, with M&HCV trucks declining 4% and LCV trucks dropping 3% year-on-year, impacted by election-related disruptions… Continue reading CVs in FY25: On The Slow Road To Recovery

China’s Xpeng delivers over 30,000 vehicles for the sixth consecutive month

People visit XPENG booth at 2025 Spring International Auto Show in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, on March 7, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng delivered 35,045 vehicles in April, sustaining its record of delivering more than 30,000 vehicles for the sixth consecutive month. That represents a 273% year-on-year… Continue reading China’s Xpeng delivers over 30,000 vehicles for the sixth consecutive month

Martinrea International Inc. Reports First Quarter Results and Declares Dividend

TORONTO, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Martinrea International Inc. (TSX : MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, today announced the release of its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and declared a quarterly… Continue reading Martinrea International Inc. Reports First Quarter Results and Declares Dividend

Clean Technica: Did The Tesla Board Begin A Search For A Musk Replacement? It Depends On Who You Ask.004000

Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 1st May 2025, 01:49 pm The Wall Street Journal this week published a report claiming Tesla “board members” contacted corporate recruiters to find a… Continue reading Clean Technica: Did The Tesla Board Begin A Search For A Musk Replacement? It Depends On Who You Ask.004000

Auto giants ditch financial guidance as industry reels from Trump tariff chaos

New vehicles displayed for sale at a General Motors Co. Chevrolet dealership in Miami, Florida, US, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images European auto giants reported a sharp drop in first-quarter profit, and many suspended or cut full-year financial guidance, partially attributing the industry pain to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s… Continue reading Auto giants ditch financial guidance as industry reels from Trump tariff chaos

Digital destination: How operators are embracing modern fleet management technology

Digital management systems give greater visibility of day-to-day transport operations – and they also help gain time savings, analyse individual vehicle performance, eliminate recurring defects, and control parts and labour costs. Such systems, therefore, allow operators to accurately pinpoint the costs of running fleets, eliminate paperwork, and promote efficiencies as they grow their businesses. Warrington’s… Continue reading Digital destination: How operators are embracing modern fleet management technology

Aurora launches commercial self-driving truck service in Texas

Autonomous vehicle technology startup Aurora Innovation says it has successfully launched a self-driving truck service in Texas, making it the first company to deploy driverless, heavy-duty trucks for commercial use on public roads in the U.S.  The launch comes just as Aurora hits its deadline; in October, the company delayed its planned 2024 debut to… Continue reading Aurora launches commercial self-driving truck service in Texas