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German automotive supplier Schaeffler has announced a new restructuring programme involving the reduction of 3,460 positions across Europe, including 2,660 in Germany. The measures respond to declining demand for combustion engine technologies, slower-than-expected electric mobility growth and incre...

BorgWarner has secured three new turbocharger contracts with a major global powertrain manufacturer. The agreements cover variable turbine geometry and wastegate technologies for gasoline-powered light vehicles in Europe and South America, with production scheduled to begin in 2027.

Schmitz Cargobull has expanded its dry freight portfolio with two new semi-trailers, the S.BO PACE+ and S.BO MULTI. Presented at IAA Transportation 2026, the models address different logistics requirements, from parcel distribution to the transport of mixed loads, with a focus on payload capacity, f...

Finnish battery specialist IONCOR is expanding its portfolio for trucks, buses and off-highway vehicles. Building on its automotive manufacturing expertise, the company combines modular battery architectures, different cell chemistries and flexible configurations to meet the requirements of heavy-du...

BorgWarner's electrification portfolio for commercial vehicles spans modular LFP battery packs, advanced inverters and electric motor technologies, including rare-earth-free solutions. The company's experts told us how cost, efficiency, manufacturing processes and material choices are shaping the de...

Chinese battery manufacturer SVOLT has produced its first batch of 100 kWh semi-solid-state battery packs at its Changzhou facility. The new Dragon Armor battery features a 900V architecture, supports 6C fast charging and represents a further step towards the commercialisation of next-generation bat...