Alternative Vehicles & Fuels News

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Fuel Cell Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Global Market Report 2025" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The fuel cell vehicle-to-grid (V2G) market is on a rapid growth trajectory. With a projected increase from $0.94 billion in 2024 to $3.26 billion in 2029, the market is experiencing a notable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.2%. The expansion within this sector can be attributed to clean energy demand, zero-emission transportation, and related gov...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), today announced the signing of an agreement with Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) under which the parties will collaborate to accelerate the deployment of electric air taxis across the Kingdom. Under this collaboration, GACA and Archer plan to work to establish a regulatory pathway for the introduction and scale-up of eVTOL air taxi operations in the Kingdom. This framework is planned to align with the...

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J.D. Power: Satisfaction with Non-EV Vehicle Apps Edges Up Slightly in 2025, but Speed and Connection Issues Continue to Negatively Impact Use...

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PACCAR Inc’s Board of Directors today declared an extra cash dividend of one dollar and forty cents ($1.40) per share, payable on January 7, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 19, 2025. Mark Pigott, executive chairman, shared, “PACCAR is celebrating 120 years of innovation and industry leadership. PACCAR has generated excellent shareholder returns due to its durable and reliable vehicles, strong aftermarket parts and financial...

FORT LEE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPSI) (“Pioneer” or the “Company”), a leader in the design, manufacture, service and integration of distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile electric vehicle (“EV”) charging solutions, today announced the launch of PRYMUS, a breakthrough mobile power delivery platform, a scaled evolution of the e-Boost platform. PRYMUS is designed to address the urgent and rapidly expanding demand for distributed...

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelligent power management company Eaton will deliver a clean energy microgrid for the new Manchester Public Library in Connecticut to support affordable, resilient and sustainable power. The library will be the first newly constructed building in the state to implement grid-interactive renewables, battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) charging — helping maximize energy savings and reduce strain on the local electric grid. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a global leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, today announced it has completed installation of key equipment for higher-volume QSE-5 cell production in San Jose, accomplishing an important annual goal for 2025. The Eagle Line is QS’s highly automated battery cell pilot production line, intended to serve as the foundation for future gigawatt-hour-scale production by QS’s technology licensin...

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On December 11, 2025, Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) will host AI and Autonomy Day at its Palo Alto Offices. The event will be livestreamed on the Rivian YouTube channel. About Rivian: Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an American automotive manufacturer that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles as well as software and services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle. The company creates innovative and technologically advanced products that are desi...

WESTMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gamma Technologies (GT), a global leader in multi-physics systems simulation software is proud to announce the launch of a new direct entity in Japan, Gamma Technologies G.K., a major step forward in strengthening our commitment to supporting innovation and transformation for our customers in the region. Complementing this strategic move, GT is also extending its long-standing strategic partnership with our exclusive distributor in Japan, IDAJ Co., Ltd., a premi...

HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Current, Inc., a leader in safe, high-performance silicon solid-state batteries, today announced a more than $80 million Series D extension funding round. The round is anchored by Amazon.com, Inc. (“Amazon”), with participation from Koch Disruptive Technologies (“KDT”), Piedmont Capital, Rusheen Capital Partners, and Allen & Company. The fundraise accelerates the commercialization phase of Blue Current’s silicon composite battery platform, delivering b...