CATL, Changan launch mass-produced sodium-ion EV for 2026
CHANGAN Automobile and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) have unveiled what they call the world’s first mass-production passenger vehicle equipped with sodium-ion batteries, with a market launch targeted for
U.S. EV sales dip while hybrids surge following tax credit expiry
A new analysis from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reveals that whilst the combined market share for electric and hybrid vehicles reached 22% of all light-duty sales in 2025, the expiry of federal tax
Repsol and Horse Powertrain unveil ultra-efficient hybrid engine
Horse Powertrain, through its Horse Technologies division, and Repsol have presented a next-generation hybrid powertrain centred on the HORSE H12 Concept engine, designed to run on 100% renewable petrol, the companies said. The HORSE H12 Concept reduces fuel consumption by
Mahindra expands Chennai R&D hub to support next-gen platforms
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has announced a significant expansion of its Advanced Research and Development Centre and testing facilities at Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai,
Paul Augé to succeed Lucy Nation as bp Australia president
bp has announced the appointment of Paul Augé as its new country president for Australia, effective March 1, 2026. Augé succeeds Lucy Nation, who will depart the company
ORLEN Aviation enters Czech market with aircraft refuelling licence
ORLEN Aviation has officially entered the international market after securing a licence to refuel aircraft at Václav Havel Airport Prague, the largest airport in the Czech Republic
EPA final rule rescinds 2009 endangerment finding, vehicle GHG rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it has finalised a rule it called the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history, announced by Administrator Lee Zeldin alongside U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. EPA said the rule eliminates
EIA sees lower Brent oil prices in 2026 and 2027 on stock builds
The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts that global petroleum and other liquids production will continue to exceed demand, leading Brent crude oil prices to fall from an average USD 69 per barrel in 2025 to USD 58 in 2026 and
Neste opens lubricants warehouse in Jönköping, Sweden
Neste said it has opened its own lubricants warehouse in Jönköping, Sweden, to enable faster deliveries for customers in the country and the wider Scandinavian market. The company
Bangchak to buy Chevron Hong Kong fuels business for USD 270M
Thailand’s Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited said its board approved the formation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Bangchak Hong Kong