ConMet Bets on Lighter Wheel Ends as Heavier EV Trucks Arrive in Europe

ConMet, an Amsted Industries company, believes Europe’s trucks are about to get lighter where the rubber meets the road. At IAA Transportation 2026, the Vancover WA-based supplier for commercial vehicles showcased its full range of wheel ends. The company is working with several European truck makers on their next generation of designs, with lightweight aluminium […]

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Maharashtra’s Automotive Ecosystem Gears Up for AutoTechnicia 2026

As India’s automotive component sector gears up for sustained growth, driven by robust domestic demand, rising export opportunities and the transition towards electric mobility, AutoTechnicia 2026 is set to provide a dedicated B2B platform for the auto components, parts, accessories and aftermarket industry in Western India. Scheduled to be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre […]

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IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 Showcases the Future of Commercial Mobility with Record International Participation and Innovation

From September 15 to 20, 2026, companies from the commercial vehicle, transport, and logistics industries presented innovative solutions for the future of road freight transport at IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hanover. With 1,589 exhibitors from 46 countries, this year’s IAA TRANSPORTATION set a new record for international participation. The number of countries represented increased again compared […]

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Cummins Charts Many Paths Forward with Batteries in Spain and Choices Everywhere

Cummins will start making batteries for commercial vehicles at its plant in Guadalajara, Spain, from 2028. The company announced the move at IAA Transportation 2026, saying it already has European bus makers lined up as customers. Speaking to this publication, Ms. Amy Davis, VP & President, Accelera by Cummins and Components, said, “We’re making this […]

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Nidec Showcases Next-Gen Water Pumps and Steer-by-Wire Tech for Commercial Vehicles

By Abhilash. U & T. Murrali The Fluid Systems and Thermal Management division of the Japanese major Nidec showcased a range of innovative pump solutions for commercial vehicles, alongside new chassis, comfort, and drivetrain technologies including a steer-by-wire hand wheel actuator, one of its newest innovations on display. Besides its established water and oil pumps, […]

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Made in Jamnagar, Proven on Indian Production Lines

How MBP PVT combines local manufacturing with European pneumatic engineering to improve commercial vehicle assembly Localisation in the commercial vehicle supply chain is often discussed in terms of domestic content, import substitution and shorter supply chains. For manufacturers, however, its real value is ultimately measured on the production line—in terms of efficiency, quality, consistency and […]

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Microchip Launches 65V Energy-Aware Power Monitors for 48V Systems

As automotive, AI/data center, networking, and industrial systems move toward 48V power architectures for greater efficiency and higher power demands, designers need more than a snapshot of voltage and current. They need systems that understand energy use over time and respond intelligently to changing power conditions. Microchip Technology today announced the PAC1761 and PAC1861 families […]

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