Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) has published a whitepaper addressing the stringent technical demands placed on sealing solutions in hydrogen (H2) energy systems. The document highlights the challenges across the entire H2 value chain—from electrolysers, compression, transport, and storage to fuel…
North American Class 8 truck orders posted their largest year-over-year increase in seven consecutive months of growth, according to ACT Research. June orders skyrocketed 231% to 31,400 units, marking the biggest jump of 2026 so far and an 18% rise…
Volkswagen has announced plans to cut its global model lineup by as much as 50% following a contentious July 9 supervisory board meeting in Wolfsburg. The move comes as the automaker faces mounting pressure from shrinking profits in China, tepid…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rollback of certain emissions-system warranty requirements for new heavy-duty trucks, aiming to reduce cost increases for new equipment starting in 2027. The proposal keeps in place the tighter nitrogen oxide (NOx)…
Toyota’s decision to move some Tacoma truck production from Mexico to Texas has sparked fears for the Mexican car industry, as uncertainty over US-Mexico trade policy increases. The US has opted against a long-term renewal of the USMCA trade pact,…
A Silicon Valley-based crypto startup, Energy Substantiation, has launched WTIC, a blockchain token designed to represent one barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil, enabling retail investors to own and trade physical oil 24/7. The token mirrors the structure…
A truck driver has been jailed in Indiana after allegedly stealing a $2.85 million shipment of tungsten oxide powder bound for Mitsubishi Materials Corp. in Japan. Deepak Kumar, 31, was arrested on June 27 while driving a 40,000-pound cargo along…
Global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz ground to a near halt on July 9, 2026, after the U.S. launched a second consecutive day of strikes on Iran, shattering a fragile truce and forcing vessels to abandon the critical energy…
PepsiCo’s North American snack business stumbled in the second quarter of 2026, with revenue in the region falling 2% despite aggressive price cuts of up to 15% on some brands. The company blamed surging gas prices for the slowdown, noting…
Volkswagen’s labor leaders, spearheaded by Works Council Chair Daniela Cavallo, are pushing back against proposed deep cost cuts that include doubling planned job reductions to 100,000 and shuttering four German plants. The dispute erupted during a pivotal supervisory board meeting…