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FORVIA HELLA and Distance Technologies Form Strategic Partnership to Develop Mirrorless 3D AR Head-Up Displays for Next-Generation Automotive Cockpits

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA HELLA and Finnish start-up Distance Technologies have entered into a strategic development partnership, backed by an investment through HELLA Ventures, to develop a mirrorless 3D augmented reality Head-Up Display for automotive applications. The planned system moves beyond … Read the full press release

Škoda Peaq Production Highlights Flexible Manufacturing Across EV and Combustion Models

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has started series production of the all-new Škoda Peaq, an all-electric seven-seater SUV, at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The Peaq is being built on the same line as the Elroq, Enyaq and Octavia, highlighting … Read the full press release

DHL Freight to Deploy First European-Built SuperPanther Electric Truck in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) DHL Freight will deploy the first European-built SuperPanther eTopas 600 heavy-duty electric truck in the Netherlands, after the first series-produced vehicles were handed over at the plant in Steyr, Austria. The truck will be transferred from Austria to … Read the full press release

Safran Electrical & Power Expands Cooperation With Aura Aero on Electric Propulsion Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Safran Helicopter Engines and Aura Aero have strengthened their strategic partnership for the hybrid-electric propulsion system of ERA, Aura Aero’s future 19-seat regional aircraft. The companies have signed an agreement covering the development and integration of Safran TG600 … Read the full press release

FORVIA HELLA Introduces 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Battery Pack With Integrated Energy Management

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA HELLA has introduced its first fully integrated 12-volt lithium-ion battery pack for electric and hybrid vehicles, combining lithium-ion cells and a low-voltage battery management system in one unit. The company said the product is designed to provide … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Germany Secures Major THW Order for 490 TGE Vehicles to Support Civil Protection Operations

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus Germany has received a major order from the Federal Agency for Technical Relief for 490 MAN TGE vehicles to be used in civil protection and disaster response across Germany. The order includes 350 command … Read the full press release

FORVIA HELLA Introduces LeanLED II to Deliver Consistent Light Signature for Commercial Vehicle Platforms

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA HELLA has started series production of the LeanLED II, a combined front and rear lamp product family for commercial and special vehicles. The new system expands on the first-generation LeanLED, which was available only as a rear … Read the full press release

MAHLE Selects St. Michael ob Bleiburg Plant for Series Production of Fuel Cell Humidifiers Starting in 2029

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has selected its St. Michael ob Bleiburg plant in Austria for the series production of humidifiers for fuel cell vehicles, with production scheduled to begin in 2029. The project includes major investments in employee training, automation, and … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Celebrates 90-Year Legacy with a Bold Evolution of the Iconic Superb

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto commemorates 90 years since the launch of the Superb at its Mladá Boleslav plant, a model that revolutionized automotive engineering with its advanced chassis, hydraulic braking system, and innovative 12V electrical setup. Initially produced in 1935, … Read the full press release