Daimler Truck is entering a new phase of testing for its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell truck, involving carriers such as DHL Supply Chain and Rhenus. The testing sets out to validate more use cases and provide insights for vehicle development, with Daimler planning to build 100 small-series units by 2026. However, serial production has been postponed to the early 2030s because of slower-than-expected development of hydrogen refueling infrastructure.

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Tesla reportedly has told suppliers to stop using China-sourced components in vehicles produced in the US within two years, following a similar directive by General Motors. The move by Tesla and GM comes amid concerns about potential trade conflicts between the US and China.

Flydubai has chosen the GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engine to power its newly ordered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, marking a significant shift from its previous exclusive use of Boeing 737 aircraft. The decision highlights the airline's focus on engine performance and durability as it enters the widebody market.

DeepDrive has introduced the MG 250, a dual-rotor generator for plug-in hybrid vehicles that delivers 120 kW of continuous power and can be coupled to a crankshaft. The MG 250 has outer and inner rotors around a stator in a U-shape, resulting in a compact design and higher energy density.

Stellantis has reached a milestone by producing its 1 millionth Global Small Engine Turbo engine at the Betim Automotive Pole in Brazil, a key component of Stellantis' strategy for efficiency and sustainability in South America. Betim boasts an annual capacity of 1.1 million engines, producing both the GSE Turbo and Firefly engine families.

The UAE is planning to make sustainable aviation fuel use mandatory for airlines, transitioning from a voluntary requirement of 1% SAF by 2031. The government is collaborating with Gulf carriers to assess the impact of this mandate, particularly regarding operational costs. "We are very cautious when it comes to getting new policies or new mandatory requirements on board because we are aware that there can be some impact on the operations of our national airlines, so we really need to strike that balance," Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs Sharif Al Olama says.

Conflux Technology is advancing toward the aerospace sector's net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050 by integrating Formula One engineering principles into aircraft development. Engineering Services Manager Dijon Valentim highlights the company's work with hydrogen fuel cells and electric aircraft, emphasizing the importance of sustainability.