Electrification

OFFENBACH, Germany – September 11, 2026 -- Hyundai Motor Company has signed a multi-year agreement to become the Official Automotive Partner of the UEFA Champions League, a deal running from the 2026/27 season through the end of 2030/31. The partnership was concluded through UC3, UEFA's joint venture with European football clubs.

Hyundai extends nearly 30 years of football sponsorship to Europe's top club competition

The agreement follows Hyundai's engagement at this summer's World Cup and adds the 36-club UEFA Champions League to a sponsorship portfolio the company says spans international tournaments, clubs and associations worldwide. UEFA describes the competition as the world's most-watched annual club football event, with roughly one in three people globally expressing interest in it.

Chongqing – September 09, 2026 -- The 24th China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition (CIMAMotor 2026) will convene more than 1,000 exhibitors and over 100 global motorcycle and electric two-wheeler brands at the Chongqing International Expo Center from September 19-22, 2026, marking the largest edition in the event's history.

Hannover – September 09, 2026 -- CDTL will present its EA5000NP distributed e-axle for heavy-duty commercial vehicles alongside a new electromechanical braking (EMB) system at IAA Transportation 2026, running Sept. 15-20 in Hannover with a press day on Sept. 14.

CDTL frames actuation as the missing link for driverless commercial vehicles

Under the theme "E-Drive + EMB — Defining Actuation for Driverless Commercial Vehicles," the Hangzhou-based supplier will argue that as trucks and buses become electrified and software-defined, the industry's next challenge is converting digital commands into reliable physical motion, not just perception or decision-making.

Liverpool – September 09, 2026 -- DELIVAN, the European-focused commercial vehicle brand backed by Chery Holding, will unveil its first production models at IAA Transportation 2026, following its global debut at the Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show in April 2026. DELIVAN operates as a subsidiary of Chery Commercial Vehicle.

DELIVAN to reveal two fully electric production vans in different size classes

The two production vehicles represent distinct segments of DELIVAN's planned European lineup and are designed to address varied professional use cases. Four converted variants will accompany the base models, demonstrating the platform's adaptability for specialized applications.

Buffalo, N.Y. – September 04, 2026 -- The University at Buffalo has put eight new 40-foot battery-electric transit buses into service, marking the first phase of a diesel-to-electric transition for its Stampede fleet, which carries approximately 16,000 passengers daily.

Electrification of first eight buses is projected to cut 5,984 metric tons of CO2 equivalent

UB, transportation provider WeDriveU and fleet electrification specialist Zenobē estimate the shift will deliver a 55.6% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with diesel-powered service, equivalent to removing roughly 1,395 cars from the road.

Beijing – September 03, 2026 -- China's auto market posted more than 100 all-new models in the first half of 2026, with gasoline-powered vehicles accounting for less than 20 percent of new launches, as new-energy vehicles (NEVs) cemented their dominance over combustion engines.

NEV retail penetration hits 65.1 percent in July, sustaining a shift begun in late 2025

Monthly NEV retail penetration crossed 50 percent at the end of 2025 and stayed above 60 percent from April through July 2026, reaching 65.1 percent in July. More than 80 percent of gasoline-car owners now choose an NEV when replacing their vehicle, even as gasoline-vehicle prices have been cut sharply.

JINAN, China -- September 01, 2026 -- Frost & Sullivan confirmed that LGMG ranked first in global sales of off-highway mechanical drive wide-body dump trucks for ten consecutive years, according to a 2026 market report covering the 2016-2025 period. The Jinan-based manufacturer operates in a field of just 15 to 20 companies worldwide, competing against Komatsu, Caterpillar, XCMG, SANY and TONLY. LGMG's trucks carry loads ranging from 40 to 150 tons and serve open-pit mining and large-scale construction sites.