Cenntro Electric Group Limited, a leading EV technology company with advanced, market-validated electric commercial vehicles, today announced the Company will showcase its Logistar™ 400 (“LS400”) series all electric, purpose-built Class 4 vehicles among additional products at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (“ACT Expo”) taking place May 9-12, 2022 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. The Advanced Clean Transportation Exp

Gentherm, a global market leader of innovative thermal management technologies, announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the automotive business of Alfmeier Präzision SE (“Alfmeier”).   Alfmeier, headquartered in Treuchtlingen, Germany, is an innovative market leader in automotive lumbar and massage comfort solutions, with deep expertise in advanced valve system technologies, integrated electronics and software. Alfmei

Swift Navigation, a San Francisco-based tech firm redefining GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and precise positioning technology for autonomous vehicles, automotive, mobile and mass-market applications, today announced that it has joined the STMicroelectronics Partner Program. Enabling the ST Teseo family of GNSS receivers and ASM330LHH to leverage Swift’s precise positioning technology platform—consisting of the Starling® positioning engine paired with Swift’s

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of the all-new Bridgestone R192E all-position radial tire, specially designed to empower the adoption of electric buses. With the rapid growth of electric commercial vehicles, the Bridgestone R192E tire offers ultra-low rolling resistance and high load capacity, increasing daily ranges and maximizing vehicle operation on a single charge while remaining compatible with all bus types. "Electric buses will play a crucia

In a commitment to ensure America retains global leadership in the world’s transition to the new energy storage era, Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, today announced the purchase of a facility with more than 600,000 square feet of space located in Moses Lake, WA to be used to manufacture Sila’s breakthrough lithium-ion anode materials at automotive volumes and quality. Powered with hydropower, the facility is located on 160-acres of land close to rail lines for c

Nauto®, a leading provider of AI-based vehicle safety technology for commercial fleets and the automotive sector, today announced the addition of new partners to its channel program and a new Nauto Essentials Subscription that enables fleets of all sizes to accelerate their adoption of Nauto's predictive-AI vehicle safety technology. With the addition of Brandmotion and Advantage Asset Tracking, Nauto now has 15 channel partners across established fleet management companies like Donle

Francis Energy, LLC (Francis Energy), the owner and operator of the nation’s first comprehensive statewide network of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging infrastructure, announced today an equity investment in the company by Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP). The investment brings together two Tulsa-based American success stories to help change the way Americans drive for generations to come. ARLP Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph W. Craft II

Origin Materials, Inc., the world’s leading carbon negative materials company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, and Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group (“MCHG”), Japan’s leading diversified chemicals and advanced materials producer, today announced a partnership to develop advanced chemicals and materials built on Origin Materials’ patented technology platform. As part of the strategic partnership, MCHG will

Mercedes-Benz USA announced the introduction of Driving Your Future, the company’s new corporate social responsibility (CSR) program designed to empower the next generation. Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations Safe Kids Worldwide®, Junior Achievement USA® and Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, the initiative will support educational programs focused on technology and sustainability, career readiness, and child and teen injury prevention. Driving Your Future is anc

Continental’s MK C2 brake system and CoSmA digital access solution have been selected as finalists for a 2022 PACE Award by Automotive News, which annually recognizes the top innovation and technology advancements from automotive suppliers. Judged by an independent panel of automotive experts, PACE is recognized globally as the industry benchmark for innovation.' “It is an honor to have two of our groundbreaking technologies selected as finalists for a PACE Award,&rd

Oshkosh Corporation, a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, and Robotic Research, a global leader in autonomous mobility and Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) solutions, announced today a strategic partnership and an Oshkosh Corporation investment in Robotic Research to accelerate its innovation and autonomy offerings. The companies began working together in 2017 on autonomy programs for the U.S. Department of Defense⁠ — Oshkosh is n

Topcon Positioning Group announces a new option for Caterpillar Next Gen excavator users to leverage Topcon 3D machine control functionality together with Cat Assist features. As a result of new compatibility of the Topcon 3D Excavator System with Caterpillar factory-installed NGH sensors, customers will experience simplified installation of the Topcon aftermarket system into Caterpillar’s existing 2D excavator systems, in coordination with Topcon and Caterpillar dealers. Jami

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc., a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced Brembo, the world industry-leading innovator of brake technology, as the main supplier of full brake caliper assembly for its ultimate intelligent techluxury FF 91 EV. “Brembo, a world leader in braking systems, perfectly complements the requirements of an ultra-premium EV such as the FF 91,” said Carsten Breitfeld, Global Chief Exec

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. announced its wholly owned subsidiary D&V Electronics has received an order for an electric motor emulator from one of China’s largest automotive companies, a critical component of a Power Hardware-In-the-Loop (p-HIL) test system to validate the performance and design of drivetrain components. Terms were not disclosed. The p-HIL test system to be utilized by this Chinese automotive customer is comprised of D&V’s emulator, Opal-RT T

Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has certified 88% of its global facilities as “zero-waste-to-landfill” (ZWTL), having cut the amount of waste going into landfills by 55% since 2019. Eaton defines ZWTL as consistently achieving a landfill waste diversion rate of 98% through reuse, composting, recycling or incineration, but only if the heat generated by incineration was collected and used to create more energy than what was used in the incineration p