Hyundai Mobis has launched a new EV battery fire safety technology to stop thermal runaway in electric vehicles. The system activates a fire extinguishing agent when it detects a battery cell ignition. This method prevents heat from spreading to nearby cells, unlike traditional materials that only delay the effect. …

Kia America introduced the all-new 2026 Kia EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show. The compact Kia EV4 sedan aims to expand Kia’s electrified vehicle portfolio and increase electric vehicle adoption through design, technology, range, and flexibility, it said. The EV4 marks Kia’s first global EV sedan. …

Volvo Trucks North America announced that the VNR Electric has reached the milestone of 15 million miles in customer operations. Volvo said that more than 700 Volvo VNR Electric trucks are operating across the United States and Canada. Deployed by fleets of all sizes — from single-truck owner-operators to fleets with more than 100 battery-electric trucks.  “We…

Fire safety plays a key role in electric vehicles (EVs) as the market expands. EV batteries vary in chemistry and design, which affects their safety and failure modes. As a result, the materials used for EV battery fire protection must meet different requirements. IDTechEx‘s report, “Fire…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) introduced its first electric articulated haulers as part of its zero-emission lineup. The company also offers combustion engine options for all zero-emission models, it said. Alongside the product launch, Volvo CE unveiled new service solutions that boost productivity, efficiency, and sustainability, it said. …

Published: April 16, 2025 The Tire Industry Association (TIA), through its Electric Vehicle Advisory Council (EVAC), released a detailed EV service glossary to help tire dealers, technicians, and policymakers better understand electric and hybrid vehicle technology. EVAC aims to bridge knowledge gaps across the industry and ensure safe vehicle service through clear, shared terminology,…

Volvo Trucks North America will showcase its latest technologies at ACT Expo 2025, held at the Anaheim Convention Center from April 28 – May 1. Volvo will feature the all-new Volvo VNL, which it said was designed for fuel efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This truck also operates on renewable diesel. Volvo Trucks will emphasize its…

LAYANA Company, an IATF 16949-certified provider for bi-material manufacturing, reported a major increase in overseas shipments of electric vehicle (EV) and power electronics parts. This growth highlights the company’s expanding role in EV component manufacturing for mobility and green energy sectors, it said. 2024 Year-Over-Year Results EV components: LAYANA increased shipments by 34% to 7,323,028…

Nissan Motor plans to launch new and refreshed future models, along with next-generation technologies, in the U.S. and Canada from fiscal years 2025 through 2027. The lineup will feature hybrid technologies like e-POWER and plug-in hybrids, next-generation EVs, and advanced internal combustion engines (ICE). “We unveil our…

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index, which tracks global supply chain volatility through key business activity indicators, dropped for the third straight month in March to -0.51. This marks the lowest reading in nearly five years and indicates the highest level of spare capacity since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. …