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Volvo Cars has entered into a new agreement with Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to source high-quality, recycled, near zero-emissions steel beginning in 2025. This makes Volvo Cars the first automotive company to secure a supply deal with SSAB for this type of steel for use in serial production. The agreement builds on the companies' longstanding partnership and reflects their shared commitment to leading the shift toward more sustainable steel solutions.

TotalEnergies announced the acquisition from Low Carbon, a leading renewable energy company, of a pipeline of 8 solar projects with a capacity of 350 MW and 2 battery storage projects with a capacity of 85 MW. As the solar projects are at an advanced stage of development, the target is that they could be operational by 2028. They will produce more than 350 GWh/year of renewable electricity, equivalent to the electricity consumption of around 100,000 UK households.

Samsung Electronics has announced it has published a joint research paper titled “Nano-Engineered Thin-Film Thermoelectric Materials Enable Practical Solid-State Refrigeration” with the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). The paper details the development of a next-generation Peltier cooling technology. 

The newly developed Peltier device demonstrated significant advantages in terms of resource efficiency and mass production.

Mitsubishi is currently focusing on SUVs (Outlander, Eclipse Cross), electrification (Outlander PHEV) and emerging markets. Mitsubishi Motors emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and technology development, as demonstrated by their electrification initiatives. Mitsubishi Timișoara by Promotor has a wide range of Mitsubishi models, from rugged SUVs to elegant passenger cars, they have solutions for every lifestyle and budget. Their team of experts is ready to guide you in the ideal choice and offer you the best financing and warranty conditions. Discover the Mitsubishi range at TIMIȘOARA AUTO EXPO 2025!

Suzuki Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational that manufactures a wide range of products, including automobiles, motorcycles, outboard motors, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Founded in 1909, Suzuki has grown from a loom manufacturing company to a world leader in the automotive and related industries. Suzuki is a global company known for its diverse product portfolio, commitment to value, and a long history of innovation and reliability.

Renault Group and Wandercraft announce the closing of a minority investment by Renault Group in Wandercraft, the first company to develop, manufacture and market medical self-balancing exoskeletons. The partnership brings Renault Group’s industrial expertise to scale up production of Wandercraft’s exoskeletons and robots. It will also help Wandercraft open new business opportunities in robotics.

TDK Corporation has expanded its YFF series of 3-terminal filters for automotive applications to include higher voltages up to 35 V and higher capacitances up to 4.7 µF. Such components are used to suppress voltage variation and high-frequency noise, which can cause system malfunctions. By optimizing the material selection and product design, the new products feature significantly higher withstand voltage, ranging now from 6.3 V to 35 V. Mass production of the product series began in June 2025.

The energy price index fell by 4.4% in May, driven by declines in U.S. natural gas (-8.4%) and crude oil (-4.8%).

Food prices dropped by 1.9%, while raw materials inched up 0.7% and beverages increased by 4.9%.

Metal and precious metal prices gained 2.7% each.

Geely is a major Chinese automaker, founded in 1986. Initially, the company was involved in the production of refrigerators and motorcycles, but since 1997 it has focused on the automotive industry, becoming one of the pioneers of private automotive companies in China. Geely has experienced a rapid rise due to its expansion strategy and continuous innovation. Today, Geely is one of the largest automakers in China and a major global player, with an active presence in the fields of electric mobility, autonomous technology and sustainability. The company continues to invest in R&D, collaborating with global partners to shape the future of mobility.

AMD has acquired Enosemi, a startup designing custom materials to support silicon photonics product development. Silicon photonics use light — photons — to transmit data, offering a faster and more efficient alternative to traditional electrical communication. AMD and other chipmakers have shown an increasing interest in the tech. Late last year, AMD reportedly teamed up with several Taiwan startups for a silicon photonics R&D collaboration.

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FORVIA HELLA will develope and produce an "Advanced Control Module" (ACM), which will enter series production in 2028. Additionally, the "Intelligent Power Distribution Module" (iPDM) will go into series production for another renowned automotive manufacturer by mid-year. The total order volume for both customer projects amounts to over €1 billion. Production for both projects will take place in Timisoara, Romania, with Lippstadt, Germany, serving as the lead development site.

Amazon has developed a new warehouse robot that uses touch to rummage around shelves to find the right product to ship to customers. The robot, called Vulcan, is a meaningful step toward making robots less sausage-fingered compared to human beings. Honing robots’ tactile abilities further may allow them to take on more fulfillment and manufacturing work in the years ahead. Built on advances in robotics, engineering, and physical AI, Vulcan is making our workers’ jobs easier and safer while moving orders more efficiently.