Autoliv completes sale of Russian business to Avtodom

In the wake of the 2022 geopolitical tensions, Autoliv and other automotive suppliers suspended its operations in Russia. Credit: ARTPROXIMO/Shutterstock. Autoliv, a provider of automotive safety systems, has completed the sale of its Russian operations to automotive group Avtodom, reported Reuters. The transaction details, including the sale price, remain undisclosed. The acquisition includes a facility… Continue reading Autoliv completes sale of Russian business to Avtodom

Former FREYR Battery CSO/CTO, Ryuta Kawaguchi Joins TeraWatt Technology as VP of Strategy

MILPITAS, Calif., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TeraWatt Technology Inc. (Headquartered in California, USA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ryuta Kawaguchi as VP of Strategy. Mr. Kawaguchi began his career at Nissan Motor Corporation, AESC, and Toyota Industries Corporation, establishing himself as a distinguished leader in the battery and e-mobility industry. He has… Continue reading Former FREYR Battery CSO/CTO, Ryuta Kawaguchi Joins TeraWatt Technology as VP of Strategy

Clean Technica: EVs At 22.5% Share In France — Citroën e-C3 On Top003880

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 3rd March 2025, 09:11 am February’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 22.5% share in France, down from 26.3% year on year. BEVs were effectively flat YoY, whilst PHEVs lost share. Overall auto volume was 141,568… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs At 22.5% Share In France — Citroën e-C3 On Top003880

German Manager Magazin: Ursula von der Leyen: EU is considering relaxation of the exhaust gas regulations004003

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (66) has promised car manufacturers loosened exhaust gas regulations. In order to avert impending fines, she proposed on Monday after a meeting with industry representatives in Brussels, to give the car companies three years instead of only the current year to fulfill the so-called fleet limit values ​​for… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Ursula von der Leyen: EU is considering relaxation of the exhaust gas regulations004003

WeRide Makes First European Fully Driverless Commercial Robobus Deployment in France with Beti, Renault, Macif

VALENCE, France, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the first European fully driverless commercial deployment of its Robobus as part of a shuttle service partnership with beti, Renault Group, and Macif that will feature an L4 -level automated mobility service in France’s Drôme region.… Continue reading WeRide Makes First European Fully Driverless Commercial Robobus Deployment in France with Beti, Renault, Macif

Starlab Advances to Full Development After Successfully Completing Key NASA Milestone

Full development of the Starlab space station begins following the successful completion of the PDR, ensuring a seamless transition of activity from the International Space Station to commercial destinations. HOUSTON, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Starlab Space LLC has cleared a major milestone in its commercial space station development, successfully completing the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) in… Continue reading Starlab Advances to Full Development After Successfully Completing Key NASA Milestone

China’s EV Makers Are Facing a Reality Check in Southeast Asia

(Bloomberg) — On a recent Thursday morning in Hanoi, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. began the day with a showroom devoid of customers. Just a few kilometers away, a dealership for upstart Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto Ltd. was buzzing, with would-be buyers poring over new models. Most Read from Bloomberg “We see an… Continue reading China’s EV Makers Are Facing a Reality Check in Southeast Asia

Nissan Magnite Achieves Export Milestone, Completes E20 Compatibility Across Models

Nissan Motor India announced today that its Magnite SUV has reached 50,000 export units since launch while also achieving complete E20 fuel compatibility across all powertrain options. The company reported consolidated wholesale dispatches of 8,567 units in February 2025, with exports accounting for 6,239 units, representing a 97 percent year-on-year growth compared to February 2024.… Continue reading Nissan Magnite Achieves Export Milestone, Completes E20 Compatibility Across Models

Nissan Reportedly Reassessing Potential Investment from Honda – Nikkei Business

Nikkei Business reports that Nissan is reconsidering accepting investment from Honda after their joint holding company talks collapsed. The automaker is also exploring a possible four-company collaboration involving Honda, Hon Hai Precision Industry, and Mitsubishi Motors According to a report by Nikkei Business, Nissan is reconsidering accepting an investment from Honda following the breakdown of negotiations… Continue reading Nissan Reportedly Reassessing Potential Investment from Honda – Nikkei Business

Clean Technica: US Electric Vehicle Sales Up 480% vs Q4 2019, Fossil Fuel Vehicle Sales Down 2%003879

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! It’s time for another look at how the US auto industry has changed in recent years, in this report focusing in on the 4th quarter and extending from 2024 back through 2019. Let’s dive in and see how things… Continue reading Clean Technica: US Electric Vehicle Sales Up 480% vs Q4 2019, Fossil Fuel Vehicle Sales Down 2%003879