Published: November 16, 2024 Hydrogen has extensive applications in many sectors. However, its safe and widespread use necessitates reliable sensing methods, according to researchers at Chiba University, Japan. While tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) is an effective gas sensing method, researchers said detecting hydrogen using TDLAS is difficult due to its weak light…

Mahle says that to decarbonize the transportation sector, heavy commercial vehicles and non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) are also increasingly coming t o the fore. Vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, and science, as well as small and medium-sized companies, including DEUTZ, KIT, The German Aerospace Center (DLR), Purem, Claas, Braunschweig University of Technology, Liebherr, Nagel, Umicore, NGK and…

Penske Truck Leasing said it is implementing a solar-powered initiative to enhance efficiency, reduce energy costs, and cut emissions at select locations in the U.S. The company is installing its first rooftop solar-powered systems at certain truck leasing, truck rental, and truck maintenance facilities. The new facility in Channahon, Illinois, is now operational and largely…

The Auto Care Association (ACA) and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers have released the 2024 Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast. The report, unveiled at AAPEX, provides analysis and forecasts to support the industry’s adaptation to the shift toward electrification. ACA and MEMA said research and analysis were contributed by PwC Strategy&, offering a view of factors…

As President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, S&P Global Ratings Economics offered its views on the potential economic implications. Forecasting remains challenging amid significant uncertainty about the timing, magnitude, and interactions of proposed tariffs, immigration reforms, tax cuts, and regulatory shifts, S&P said. Changes to U.S. macroeconomic forecasts will be firmed up over…

Hyzon has announced a purchase agreement for 12 hydrogen-powered refuse Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) with GreenWaste. The agreement is contingent upon Hyzon meeting specific commercial terms and specifications. “We are proud to partner with sustainability leader GreenWaste in this agreement, as it represents a significant leap…

David Sickels is the Editor of The Buzz. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online. Published: October 2, 2024 At IAA Transportation 2024, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) launched its Tectrans battery system. The company says Tectrans offers "unprecedented" energy density, faster…

Mullen Automotive announced that Volt Mobility, a commercial leasing company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with clients including UPS, DHL and FedEx, entered into a purchase agreement for approximately $210 million for 3,000 Class 1 and Class 3 EV cargo vans and trucks over a 16-month period. Mullen said it will receive an…

David Sickels is the Editor of The Buzz. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online. Published: September 30, 2024 AE Elemental, a joint venture of U.S.-based Ascend Elements and Poland-based Elemental Strategic Metals, recently celebrated the grand opening of its first commercial-scale EV…

Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo announced a multi-year, strategic partnership. In the first phase of this partnership, the companies will integrate Waymo’s sixth-generation fully autonomous technology – the Waymo Driver – into Hyundai’s all-electric Ioniq 5 SUV, which will be added to the Waymo One fleet over time. The Ioniq 5 vehicles destined for the…