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    US automakers, battery suppliers rationalize excess battery capacity, pivot to energy storage systems
    In December 2025, Ford Motor Co. and SK On announced plans to end their $11.4 billion battery joint venture — BlueOval SK — as part of their broader business overhaul amid a slowdown in demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and the end of government subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The decision to cease the battery JV came as the two companies sought to avoid accumulating losses from EV battery operations in a market witnessing policy shifts away from BEVs and to r...
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    European New Car Assessment Program’s button mandate forces a rethink of the digital cockpit
    For more than a decade, the automotive industry followed a clear trajectory: digitize the driving experience, replace physical controls with touchscreens and let software define the cockpit. From 2026, Europe’s most influential vehicle safety assessor will begin to reverse that logic. Under revised protocols, the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) will explicitly reward vehicles that provide physical controls for essential driving functions, such as indicators, hazard lights, wi...
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    Magna unveils DHD REX hybrid drive to enhance range-extended EVs
    Magna announced the introduction of DHD REX, a dedicated hybrid drive for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), as an expansion of its dedicated hybrid portfolio. The system is designed to provide an electric-like driving experience characterized by instant torque response, smooth and quiet operation, and seamless range extension. It is a ready-to-integrate solution built on a modular, single-motor architecture that allows automakers to adapt it to diverse regulatory, infrastructure and cust...
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    Seat & Cupra starts battery system series production at Martorell for electric urban models
    Seat & Cupra has begun series production of battery systems at its Martorell, Spain, plant, marking the final step before the series production of the Cupra Raval, which is described as the first model of the Brand Group Core's Electric Urban Car Family and is scheduled to hit the streets this summer. The same battery systems will also power the Volkswagen (VW) ID. Polo, the other electric model to be manufactured at this facility. According to Markus Haupt, CEO of Seat & Cupra, this ...
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    Hyundai Motor Group and SK On name US battery JV Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America
    Hyundai Motor Group and SK On have officially named their US battery joint venture Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America, abbreviated as HSBMA. The announcement was made in a LinkedIn post by Hyundai-SK America Green Power Energy, which had been the JV's provisional name, stating that the finalized name is HSBMA. The JV, unveiled April 25, 2023, is owned equally by Hyundai Motor Group and SK On, with each holding a 50% stake. The facility in Bartow County, Georgia, is more than 90% co...
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    General Motors extends Factory ZERO EV plant shutdown amid weaker demand and layoffs
    General Motors (GM) is idling its Detroit electric vehicle plant, known as Factory ZERO, until April 13, extending downtime that began on March 16. A GM spokesperson said Factory ZERO will temporarily adjust production to align EV production with market demand, and the temporary layoff affects 1,300 workers. The plant produces vehicles, including the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Hummer EV, and has experienced choppy production over the last year as GM confronts waning demand for battery-powered...
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    Building resilient automotive supply chains: lessons from an era of disruption
    For much of the past three decades, the global automotive industry pursued a single organizing principle: efficiency. Supply chains stretched across continents, inventories shrank to a minimum, and production schedules ran with metronomic precision. Components flowed from thousands of suppliers in tightly choreographed sequences, allowing manufacturers to build increasingly complex vehicles at ever lower cost. Then the shocks began. The Fukushima earthquake and tsunami first exposed the fr...
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    Intelligent lighting: the car’s new language
    In the automotive industry’s grand parade of innovations — from electrification to autonomy — lighting rarely draws the loudest applause. Yet it is undergoing one of the most consequential transformations in the modern vehicle. What was once little more than a bulb cutting through the dark is becoming something far more sophisticated: a programmable interface for safety, communication and brand identity. The slender LED signatures that trace the outline of today’s SUVs may appear deco...
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    NewVolt, ARENA invest in building electric truck charging infrastructure in Australia
    NewVolt has confirmed it is building Stage 1 of the NewVolt Network, a three-hub, open-access fast-charging network for electric trucks serving Melbourne's major freight precincts. The announcement coincided with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) formally announcing A$25.3 million in co-funding for the project in Canberra, which NewVolt said is already being put to work. Australia's road freight industry runs almost entirely on imported diesel, costing the economy about $30 billi...
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    Kia commences production of all-electric EV2 in Europe
    South Korean carmaker Kia has begun production of the EV2, its second fully electric vehicle to be assembled in Europe, marking another step in Kia's electrification strategy for the region. The B-segment sport utility vehicle is being assembled at Kia Slovakia following a modernization program on the production lines that was completed in 2025. Soohang Chang, president and CEO at Kia Europe, said the start of production for the EV2 continues to verify the company's technical cap...
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    BYD secures a new 2.6-GWh energy storage order in Chile
    BYD has obtained a new order to supply energy storage systems (ESS) for a clean energy project in Chile, representing further progress for its expanding energy storage business. The Chinese new-energy vehicle (NEV) and battery-maker partnered with Spanish renewable energy firm Grenergy to secure the new 2.6 gigawatt-hours overseas order, according to a statement on March 27. BYD will provide 468 of its MC Cube-T energy storage systems to the Central Oasis solar-plus-storage project ...
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    Adoption of semisolid batteries expand to light trucks in mainland China
    The adoption of semisolid-state batteries in mainland China is extending from passenger cars to commercial vehicles, specifically the light truck sector, thanks to CALB's newly launched solid-liquid hybrid battery, which powers Chery Automobile's light trucks. The development is described as one of the first large-scale applications of semisolid-state battery technology in light commercial vehicles (LCVs), broadening its commercial use. According to the report, CALB's semisolid...
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    Lucid Motors collaborates with Basemark for augmented reality head-up display
    Basemark and Lucid Motors have announced a strategic cooperation to bring an augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD) to the Lucid Gravity electric sport utility vehicle's user experience. The Gravity's AR-HUD hardware, feature set, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design were developed in-house by Lucid. Basemark engineers worked closely with Lucid, using Basemark Rocksolid human-machine interface (HMI) tools to implement Lucid's feature specifications. Rocksolid Stud...
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    Cambridge Mobile Telematics lands $350 million investment led by TPG and Allianz
    Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) announced a $350 million strategic investment on March 24, led by TPG and Allianz X, with participation from State Farm. The investment is intended to accelerate CMT's expansion in scaling its global road safety platform, advancing AI models for real-time driving risk assessment and crash detection, and increasing adoption of its Universal Driving Score. The transaction includes long-term commercial agreements with various Allianz Group operating entities, inclu...
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    Geotab launches hardware-free, native telematics solution for Hyundai in Europe
    Geotab has announced the launch of its integrated solution for Hyundai vehicles across Europe, using original equipment manufacturer-embedded telematics already built into supported Hyundai models to transmit data directly to the MyGeotab platform. This removes the need for retrofitting additional hardware and eliminates aftermarket equipment and installation expenses, providing a cost advantage for fleets. The collaboration enables fleets to manage their Hyundai vehicles, including internal ...
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    Harman International announces major R&D and production expansion projects in Hungary
    Harman International is launching three projects with the support of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA). The total value of the investment is €131.18 million, and it will create 25 new high-value-added jobs in research and development. As part of the expansion, Harman's Budapest, Hungary, R&D center will focus on software and hardware development supporting autonomous vehicle functions. In Székesfehérvár, Hungary, the company will carry out experimental development rela...
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    Diodes expands PowerDI8080-5 MOSFETs for high‑efficiency 48-V automotive systems
    Diodes has expanded its PowerDI8080-5 automotive-compliant N-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) portfolio with the introduction of an ultralow RDS(ON), 100-volt MOSFET, along with new 40-V to 80-V MOSFETs. All of the 8 millimeter (mm) by 8 mm gullwing-leaded devices are designed to minimize conduction losses, reduce heat generation and maximize overall efficiency in applications such as brushless DC (BLDC) motors and direct current-direct current (D...
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    Schaeffler develops centralized electrical/electronic architecture for software-defined vehicles
    Schaeffler has detailed its software-defined vehicle (SDV) and electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture development ahead of the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, which is scheduled for June in Bühl, Germany. The supplier is highlighting its Vehicle Control technology cluster as a central element of its SDV approach, emphasizing centralized architectures that reduce the number of control units and shorten development timelines across vehicle generations. The Vehicle Control cluster encom...
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    India urges automakers and suppliers to curb fuel use and shift from oil amid Iran war impact
    India has asked automakers and parts suppliers to tighten production schedules to conserve fuel amid fears of shortages caused by disrupted oil and gas imports from the Gulf due to the Iran war, Reuters reported March 27, citing a government memo dated March 25 seen by the news agency. The heavy industries ministry has also urged companies to shift factory operations from oil-based fuels to electricity and to use recycled aluminum or alternative materials as shortages and costs rise. For Indi...
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    Toshiba launches compact automotive MOSFETs with wettable flank package
    Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) has announced the launch of five new automotive metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) products that are designed to combine space-saving benefits with easy mounting. The new lineup consists of four N-channel MOSFETs (XSM6K361NW, XSM6K519NW, XSM6K376NW and XSM6K336NW) and one P-channel MOSFET (XSM6J372NW), all housed in the DFN2020B(WF) package, which incorporates a wettable flank structure. The DFN2020B(WF) package is presented as...
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    Tenneco Clean Air India plans new plant to expand DaVinci DCx suspension capacity
    Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd. is planning to set up a new plant to expand its manufacturing capacity for advanced ride technologies, driven by strong demand for its DaVinci DCx suspension systems, Autocar Professional reported, citing the company’s CEO Arvind Chandra. The patented suspension technology was first introduced in Mahindra & Mahindra's XUV 7XO sport utility vehicle and has since attracted significant interest from other original equipment manufacturers, with most automakers want...
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    Hyundai and Kia seek new vendors after fire at key engine valve supplier’s plant in South Korea
    Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp. are seeking alternative suppliers due to concerns over potential supply disruptions following a fire at a key auto parts supplier. A large-scale fire broke out on March 20 at Anjeon Industry in Daejeon, about 140 kilometers south of Seoul, South Korea, leaving 14 people dead and 60 others injured and halting parts supplies to its customers. The automakers source engine valves from the supplier, a critical component that regulates the intake of air and fuel into eng...
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    Stellantis production disrupted by dispute with chassis module supplier ZF over payments
    A payment dispute between Stellantis ZF Chassis Modules (Windsor) has halted production at Stellantis' Toluca plant in Mexico for over two weeks and is threatening the automaker’s operations in Canada, CBT News reported March 27, citing a lawsuit filed by the Germany-based supplier in Michigan, US. Stellantis said the Toluca facility, which produces the Jeep Compass and Cherokee sport utility vehicle, has been shut down since March 14 after the supplier stopped shipping suspension modules a...
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    Blink Charging's revenue grows 16.5% YOY to $103.5 million in 2025
    Blink Charging Co., a global provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has reported its financial results for the fourth-quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2025. The company saw total revenue of $27 million for the fourth quarter, which is a growth of 3.5% year over year, and $103.5 million for the full year, which is a growth of 16.5% year over year. The company reported significant growth in service revenue, which increased by 45% year over year for the full year to reach...
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    U Power completes production of electric trucks for Thailand with battery-swapping technology
    U Power Ltd. has announced the completion of production for its first 30 battery-swapping electric heavy-duty trucks intended for the Thailand market. These trucks are set to be delivered in late May 2026 for a pilot deployment, marking a strategic expansion into Thailand and Southeast Asia. The production follows successful testing and validation of U Power's full-stack battery-swapping system, which ensures the performance and safety of the trucks within the company's intelligent ecosystem....
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    Posco Future M partners with Kumho Petrochemical and BEI for anode-free lithium batteries
    Posco Holdings Inc. recently announced that its battery materials subsidiary, Posco Future M, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kumho Petrochemical and BEI to develop next-generation anode-free lithium metal batteries. This collaboration focuses on a battery architecture that eliminates the traditional graphite anode, depositing lithium directly onto the current collector during charging. This design increases the usable space within the cell, potentially offering 30% to 50% highe...
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    ChargePoint introduces Premier Care and Support Portal to enhance EV charger management
    ChargePoint has unveiled two new services, ChargePoint Premier Care and the ChargePoint Support Portal, aimed at enhancing the management of electric vehicle chargers. ChargePoint Premier Care offers personalized, expert services for customers with extensive or complex charging networks, focusing on optimizing their operations and providing detailed metrics such as revenue reports and full-service network optimization. This white glove service includes proactive tracking and case management, mak...
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    SK Signet launches 400-kW all-in-one ultrafast EV charger
    SK Signet, a South Korea-based manufacturer of high-power electric vehicle charging solutions, has introduced its new 400-kilowatt all-in-one ultrafast EV charger. This model enhances energy and space efficiency using high-density silicon carbide (SiC)-based power modules and a high-efficiency power design. The company aims to solidify its technological leadership in North America and strengthen its presence in the rapidly growing US ultrafast EV charging market. Driven by increasing dem...
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    Digital vehicle key: Unlocking the fully connected, software-defined vehicle experience
    Digital vehicle access is shifting from a convenience feature to a critical digital identity infrastructure for vehicles. Physical key fobs are increasingly complemented—and in some cases replaced—by smartphone-based digital keys. Integration with mobile wallets (Apple, Google, Samsung) is accelerating consumer acceptance. Strictly speaking, digital vehicle access refers to replacing physical keys/fobs with software-based authentication, including: Smartphone-based digital keys (App...
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    Kempower, Windrose and EV Realty launch commercial availability of megawatt charging in California
    Kempower, Windrose and EV Realty have announced a successful charge using the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) at EV Realty's San Bernardino, California, charging hub. This marked the first MCS charging session with a Kempower Mega Satellite MCS installed in North America, advancing the commercial availability of MCS charging for fleet and charge-point operators. The MCS enables charging powers over 1 megawatt, allowing higher charging speeds, stronger standardization and enhanced operationa...
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    Battery recycling startup Tozero launches industrial demonstration plant in Germany
    Tozero, a leading battery recycling startup in Germany, has launched its first industrial demonstration plant, which is capable of recycling end-of-life batteries into domestic supplies of lithium, graphite and a nickel-cobalt mix at scale in Germany for the first time, the company announced March 27. The newly opened facility, which is located in Bavaria at Chemical Park Gendorf, was established in a record six months and can process more than 1,500 metric tons of battery waste per year. The...
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    Jaguar Land Rover temporarily halts production at Solihull plant due to supplier constraints
    Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), owned by Tata Motors, has temporarily halted production on certain vehicle lines at its Solihull manufacturing facility in the UK due to a supply constraint from an unnamed supplier. The company, in a regulatory filing by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., did not specify the duration of the production pause but assured that the disruption is short-term and limited in scope. Efforts are underway to resolve the issue swiftly with the supplier to minimize impacts on c...
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    LG Innotek partners with Applied Intuition to enhance autonomous driving sensing modules
    On March 29, LG Innotek announced a strategic partnership with Applied Intuition, a company known for its autonomous driving software, to advance LG Innotek's autonomous driving sensing modules by utilizing Applied Intuition's software and reference vehicles.  The partnership allows LG Innotek to receive real-world performance feedback, vital for the enhancement of its autonomous driving technologies. It plans to expand the partnership into areas such as drones and robotics to stren...
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    Verne and Pony.ai partner with Uber for robo-taxi service launch in Europe
    Verne, Pony.ai and Uber Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to launch the first commercial robo-taxi service in Europe, set to commence in Zagreb, Croatia, with initial deployment activities already underway, including public-road validation. The collaboration involves combining Pony.ai's autonomous driving system, Uber's global mobility platform, and Verne's service ecosystem and operational framework. Pony.ai will provide the autonomous driving solution, Verne will act as fl...
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    Renesas licenses Arteris FlexNoC instrument panel for R-Car Gen five SoCs in autonomous vehicles
    Arteris, a semiconductor technology provider, announced that Renesas has licensed and deployed its Arteris FlexNoC network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP for the R-Car Gen 5 system-on-chip (SoC) series. These are designed for advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving systems in future autonomous vehicles. The R-Car X5H SoC, currently sampling, excels in high-speed image recognition and processes environmental data using automotive cameras, radar and lidar. It achieves AI accelerati...
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    Rivian and Volkswagen JV successfully completes winter endurance testing of SDV architecture
    The joint venture Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies (RV Tech) has successfully completed winter testing of its production-intent zonal architecture for the first generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Conducted over several months in Phoenix, US, and Arjeplog, Sweden, the program brought together engineering teams from Volkswagen, Audi, Scout and RV Tech to validate the performance and functionality of both hardware and software — marking a key milestone in the venture’s deve...
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    Forvia Hella reports 6.3% year-over-year growth in FY 2025 operating income to €474 million despite marginal decline in sales
    Forvia Hella released its comprehensive financial results for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025. Full-year sales declined 2.1% year over year to €7.9 billion. Adjusted for currency fluctuations, sales remained stable at €8 billion, matching the figure reported in 2024. During this period, global vehicle production increased by 3.9%, largely driven by the Asian market, while production in Europe and the Americas decreased. Operating income increased 6.3% year over yea...
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    Antolin sells Indian operations to Shriram Pistons & Rings for €159 million
    Antolin reached an agreement to sell its three Indian legal entities to Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. (SPRL) for €159 million as part of its efforts to enhance its financial stability. The transaction, completed in early January, involved more than 1,500 employees transitioning to the new owner, a well-known supplier of engine parts in India. The divested business generates annual sales of approximately €110 million and specializes in producing automotive interior components such as headl...
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    Forvia Hella unveils Front Phygital Shields for BMW iX3 enhancing design and functionality
    Forvia Hella has introduced the Front Phygital Shields for the all-electric BMW iX3, marking a pioneering moment in automotive design and production. These innovative shields are large-scale, integrative modules for the vehicle front and are developed and produced in Ljubljana, Slovenia, which is the global competence center for car body lighting at Forvia Hella. The shields represent a new product category by integrating lighting technology, design elements and sensing capabilities. This scalab...
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    Grammer reports improved profitability in FY 2025 despite 5.2% year-over-year decline in revenue to €1.8 billion
    The Grammer Group reported its 2025 financial results, which highlighted a challenging market environment marked by geopolitical tensions and weaker demand in certain automotive and commercial vehicle sectors. The company, a major supplier of automotive interior parts and seats for commercial vehicles, generated revenue of €1.8 billion, down 5.2% year over year from the €1.9 billion in 2024. Despite a decline in revenue, Grammer improved its profitability due to the implementation of the ...
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    R-1234yf to remain the preferred automotive refrigerant in cars in 2030-35
    The automotive refrigerant market is shifting from a stable, overlooked commodity to a high-tech product that is expected to fuel a niche, multi-billion-dollar industry amid global adoption of electric vehicles. The global automotive refrigerants market is estimated at $60 billion and is projected to reach approximately $100 billion by 2035. The increasing valuation of the automotive refrigerant market is no longer just about maintaining optimal temperature in the passenger cabin; it is now d...
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    Samsung SDI partners with L&F for North American energy storage expansion
    Samsung SDI Co. has entered into a purchase agreement with L&F Co., a South Korean battery material supplier, to bolster its North American energy storage system (ESS) business. The deal, signed on Monday, involves Samsung SDI receiving 1.6 trillion won ($1.06 billion) in cathode materials used in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from L&F over three years starting in 2027, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional three years.  These materials will be utilize...
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    Tata Power installs ultra-fast EV charging station on Mumbai–Ahmedabad highway
    Tata Power has installed a 180 kW ultra-fast EV charging station on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad highway at Vithal Kamat Restaurant in Durves, Manor, along NH-48. This installation offers electric vehicle users travelling between Mumbai and Ahmedabad a faster and more convenient charging option, enhancing the ease and efficiency of long-distance journeys. The charger is part of Tata Power's EZ Charge network, supporting CCS 2 fast-charging compatibility, allowing it to work with various electric vehic...
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    Volkswagen Group subsidiary PowerCo appoints René Reif as new COO
    Volkswagen (VW) Group’s subsidiary PowerCo SE has appointed René Reif as its new COO and member of the executive board with effect from April 1, the company announced March 25. This decision was approved by the supervisory board of PowerCo, VW said in a note, adding that Reif has been working for PowerCo since 2025 and was most recently responsible for the construction of the St. Thomas gigafactory in Canada. Previously, Reif worked for Daimler AG for over 30 years in mul...
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    Fastned appoints Victor van Dijk as vice president of Strategy
    Fastned, a leading European charge-point operator (CPO), has appointed Victor van Dijk, who has served as CFO since 2019, as the new vice president of Strategy, the company announced March 25. He will resign as a statutory director and CFO from the management board, effective March 26. Fastned said that as vice president of Strategy, van Dijk will focus on shaping the CPO’s long-term vision and capabilities while setting clear priorities and developing shareholder value. “Victor wil...
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    Keysight Technologies starts manufacturing in India
    Keysight Technologies has commenced manufacturing in India, marking a significant shift from a research and development hub to a high-precision manufacturing base with direct implications for sectors such as semiconductors, telecom, and automotive electronics. The US-based company has begun production at its Chennai facility, positioning it as the first test and measurement company to manufacture hardware products within India, catering both to domestic needs and global markets. According to ...
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    CLEPA survey shows automotive suppliers face higher profitability challenges in 2026
    Nearly one in four automotive suppliers in Europe expects to report losses in 2026, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) reported in its Spring 2026 Pulse Check survey. According to the survey, 76% of automotive suppliers anticipate profitability below the sustainable level of 5%, a slight decline from the 70% noted in the previous survey in autumn 2025. Additionally, the percentage of suppliers expecting negative profitability has risen to 24%, up from 15%.  To manag...
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    Kodiak AI partners with Nvidia to enhance autonomous driving technology
    Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), focused on AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, has announced that it will utilize Nvidia technology to power its next-generation autonomous-driving solution. The partnership will leverage the Nvidia Drive Hyperion architecture, deploying two Nvidia Drive AGX Thor centralized computers, which are built on Blackwell architecture. These computers provide extensive AI compute capacity optimized for the latest generative AI, transformer models, and Vision Language...
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    Keysight introduces new automotive Ethernet test solutions at Automotive Ethernet Congress 2026
    Keysight Technologies will present new automotive Ethernet receiver compliance test solutions at the Automotive Ethernet Congress in Germany. These solutions support validation from 10BASE-T1S to 10GBASE-T1, aiding automakers and suppliers in the shift toward high-speed zonal architecture and software-defined vehicles. As vehicles increasingly become software-driven and data-heavy, automotive Ethernet is advancing to support higher bandwidth and more reliable, scalable network architectures, nec...
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    Exide Industries invests nearly $48 million in Exide Energy Solutions for EV battery expansion
    Exide Industries Ltd. has announced a new capital investment of 4.5 billion rupees (approximately $48 million) in its wholly owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Ltd. (EESL), bringing its total financial commitment in the electric vehicle battery sector to 480.2 billion rupees. This investment was made through a subscription to equity shares on a rights basis, where EESL issued 11,25,00,000 equity shares, each priced at 40 rupees. The issued shares were exclusive to the parent company, keepi...
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    EnerSys restructures manufacturing operations, closing Mexico plant to expand US capacity
    EnerSys, a global company specializing in stored energy solutions, has announced a strategic restructuring of its manufacturing operations to enhance operational efficiency. The company plans to close its legacy lead-acid battery manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico, transitioning most of its production to its proprietary advanced Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) plant located in Springfield, Missouri. This move is aimed at leveraging investments to expand capacity within its US manufacturing ne...
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    Sony Honda Mobility halts Afeela EV development amid Honda’s strategy shift
    Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between Sony and Honda, has decided to halt the development of its Afeela electric vehicles following Honda's decision to reduce its EV plans. Honda's recent strategy shift includes a substantial writedown of up to ¥2.5 trillion (about $15.7 billion), leading to its first annual loss in over 70 years. This move comes amid diminishing support for EVs in the US and lower-than-expected demand in Europe, which has also impacted other automakers such as Ford a...
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    Auto China 2026: Marelli plans to unveil over 20 innovations and 6 new product launches
    Marelli will unveil a wide array of new technologies at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in mainland China from April 24 to May 3. The exhibition will take place at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, where Marelli's booth will feature over 20 innovations and six new product launches. These offerings utilize Marelli's combination of local expertise and global reach to offer scalable, affordable solutions that expedite customers' time-to-market in mainland Chi...
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    Toyota recalls 144,200 Lexus vehicles in US over rearview camera issue
    Toyota is recalling more than 144,200 vehicles in the US due to an issue in which rearview camera images may not display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. This problem increases the risk of a crash, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain Lexus models, including the model year 2022–2025 NX350, NX250, 2023–2026 RX350, and 2024–2026 TX350. The NHTSA estimates all affected vehicles have the underlyin...
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    Apollo Funds agrees to acquire Nippon Sheet Glass for $3.7 billion
    On March 24, Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG) announced an agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Apollo. This acquisition marks the largest private equity investment by Apollo Funds in Japan, valued at nearly $3.7 billion. As part of the transaction, Apollo Funds will provide equity support to enhance NSG's financial and growth prospects. Additionally, NSG's main lenders will transition a portion of their loans to equity, thereby stabilizing the company's balance sheet. The agreement aims to l...
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    Momenta submits IPO application to Hong Kong Stock Exchange for $14 billion valuation
    Momenta has confidentially submitted its IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming for a valuation above $14 billion by 2026. The company is in the process of meeting the necessary regulatory requirements, including obtaining clearance from the China Securities Regulatory Commission's international department.  Momenta specializes in advanced autonomous driving solutions and has deployed its technology in nearly 700,000 vehicles across more than 170 models. Its systems have...
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    Autobrains introduces agentic AI to enhance ADAS and automated driving
    Autobrains has introduced the Agentic AI to enhance advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving. Traditionally, as ADAS and automated driving systems evolve, they have become more complex and expensive due to the reliance on larger models and increased data requirements. Autobrains has adopted a different strategy by utilizing Agentic AI, which organizes driving intelligence into specialized agents that focus on specific scenarios rather than a single, generalized driving model. ...
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    Microchip launches new automotive chip to power smarter vehicle displays
    Microchip Technology has announced the release of the SAM9X75D5M system-in-package (SiP), which is AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified and designed for automotive and e-mobility applications, specifically for human-machine interfaces (HMIs). This new SiP includes an Arm926EJ-S processor and 512 Mbit DDR2 SDRAM, supporting display sizes up to 10 inches with XGA resolution. The SAM9X75D5M is part of Microchip's hybrid microcontroller unit (MCU) family that combines the processing power of a microprocessor ...
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    Tesla and SpaceX to build advanced chip facility Terafab in Austin
    Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans for Tesla and SpaceX to develop an advanced chip facility in Austin, Texas, known as Terafab, in response to the growing need for computing power amid a global chip shortage. Terafab will consist of two facilities, each producing a specific chip design. One will focus on AI chips for Tesla's electric vehicles and Optimus humanoid robots, and the other on AI chips for SpaceX's space-based data centers. Musk emphasized the necessity of Terafab by stating that wi...
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    BAIC unveils sodium-ion batteries with 450-km range in mainland China
    Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group) has unveiled further details about its sodium-ion battery technology following a significant announcement previously. The Chinese automaker has reported that its sodium-ion battery can provide a driving range of 450 kilometers and boasts a cell energy density exceeding 170 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), placing it among the industry's top-tier offerings. This development underlines BAIC's commitment to compete with rivals in the growing Chinese market f...
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    Toyota plans to invest $1 billion in its Kentucky and Indiana plants in the US
    Japanese automaker Toyota plans to invest $1 billion across its Kentucky and Indiana plants in the US, the company announced March 23, as it marked 40 years of its Kentucky plant, Toyota’s largest manufacturing plant worldwide. The carmaker said that the investment is part of its commitment to invest up to $10 billion in its US plants over the next five years. Notably, the company had first announced its $10 billion investment in the US in November 2025. Toyota said that of $1 ...
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    Polestar scales battery circularity with 50% recycled cobalt
    Polestar has advanced its strategy for battery circularity, with the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 models now incorporating at least 50% recycled cobalt in their batteries. This effort is part of a broader initiative to reduce the dependency on virgin materials, enhance value chain transparency and promote sustainable resource usage. Polestar's strategy on circularity of critical materials not only focuses on sourcing materials but also on extending battery life and value during the vehicle's usa...
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    ŠKODA Auto updates Elroq and Enyaq with new features and enhanced technology for 2026
    ŠKODA Auto is introducing updates to its popular electric models, the Elroq and Enyaq, which ranked among Europe's best-selling electric vehicles in 2025. The updates, set for mid-2026, include new Simply Clever elements, improved digital functions and enhanced assist systems. The Elroq 60 and Enyaq 60 will feature lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology, offering benefits such as cost-effectiveness and long cycle lifespan suitable for urban mobility. The LFP battery production line ...
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    MG unveils SolidCore Battery and Hybrid+ technology at European Engineering Centre opening
    SAIC's MG brand has introduced a new SolidCore Battery and announced it as the first to mass-produce semisolid-state batteries. These batteries promise improved range, faster charging, enhanced performance in low temperatures and increased safety. The SolidCore Battery, specifically designed for the European market, is set to be integrated into MG electric vehicles by the end of 2026. The battery's solid-state electrolytes create a protective barrier that extends battery life and ensures...
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    Ampeco unveils CoOperator for enhanced EV charging network management in the US
    Ampeco has introduced CoOperator, an AI-powered operations agent designed for electric vehicle charging network operators utilizing the Ampeco platform. Launched at the EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, CoOperator aims to assist operators by automating root cause diagnostics, offering a conversational interface for network management, and executing operational tasks using plain language. This tool is tailored for expanding US charging networks, enabling more efficient managemen...
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    Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 EVs over battery module issues
    Volkswagen is reportedly recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles due to issues related to battery modules, with approximately 28,000 of these vehicles located in Germany. This recall affects nearly 75,000 vehicles from Volkswagen's ID. series and about 20,000 Cupra Borns that were manufactured between February 2022 and August 2024. The problem stems from battery modules that do not meet specifications, which can lead to reduced range and pose a fire risk. As part of the recall process, ...
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    Google to open-source Android Automotive OS for software-defined vehicles
    Google is committed to supporting the automotive industry not only as a technology provider but also as a partner in its transformation. It emphasizes the importance of choice, flexibility and open platforms. For over 10 years, Google has offered Android Automotive OS (AAOS) as an open platform for infotainment to foster innovation in the digital vehicle experience. As vehicles evolve, new challenges have arisen, such as fragmented software across components and limited update capabilities....
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    Octo partners with Volkswagen Group Info Services for fleet data integration
    Octo and Volkswagen Group Info Services AG have announced a partnership aimed at integrating vehicle data from six Volkswagen Group brands into Octo's platform. This collaboration is designed to enhance fleet data services across the EU by allowing secure integration of data from Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA, Seat, Cupra and Audi. This integration supports usage cases such as utilization, maintenance and geo-location without the need for additional hardware. ...
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    Valeo breaks ground on $225 million high-tech plant in Texas
    Valeo has initiated a new manufacturing facility project in McAllen, Texas. The company plans to invest $225 million over five years in this 337,000-square-foot facility, expecting the creation of up to 500 jobs. Production at this site is slated to commence in late 2027. The establishment of Valeo McAllen is part of Valeo's Elevate 2028 strategic plan, aiming to support the transformation of the automotive industry toward software-defined vehicles. This facility will produce the ce...
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    Mobile charging robots equip parking spaces with EV charging in mainland China
    A new mobile power bank, designed as a compact self-guided charging unit, has been introduced in an older Nanning neighborhood, providing electric vehicle owners with convenient on-demand charging in mainland China.  This technology was first reported by the Chinese newspaper Nanning Evening, and it bypasses the need for costly infrastructure changes. Residents in the Linliqiao Jiayuan community, which is home to over 400 EVs, can now use a phone app to summon an intelligent chargin...
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    Delhi government’s revised EV policy entails plan to install 7,000 additional charging points
    The Delhi government is working on an aggressive electric vehicle policy that could mandate installation of about 7,000 EV chargers across India’s capital city, according to a news report published by the Press Trust of India on March 23. The report mentioned that the Delhi government is looking to finalize and present the new EV policy during the upcoming budget season. The new policy is part of Delhi’s larger pollution-control strategy. The capital city has approximately 8,800 c...
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    Hackney Council in London partners ESB Energy to expand EV charging infrastructure
    The Hackney Council in London plans to expand the borough’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure by installing more than 50 rapid chargers by 2030, the Hackney Council said in a statement issued on March 23. Of the planned 50 rapid chargers, nine new EV rapid chargers are already installed and operational, the council said. This EV charging network expansion is part of Hackney Council’s mission to make access to cleaner vehicles more convenient, helping drivers prepare for the tran...
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    General Motors begins highway testing of eyes-off self-driving system
    General Motors' (GM) next-generation automated technology, which has been trained on millions of real-world miles and thoroughly tested in simulated scenarios, begins supervised public-road testing on highways across California, US, and Michigan, US. The testing will involve over 200 manual and supervised development vehicles operating in live traffic environments, each with a trained test driver at the wheel to take manual control if needed. This phase marks an important transition from manual ...
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    Bolt partners with NVIDIA to enhance autonomous vehicle technology in Europe
    Bolt announced its collaboration with NVIDIA to develop the AI foundation for advancing autonomous vehicle technology in Europe. This effort aims to merge Bolt's ride-hailing and car-sharing fleet data with NVIDIA's technological assets, including Omniverse libraries, Cosmos world foundation models, Alpamayo autonomous vehicle foundation models and AI infrastructure. The unified platform is intended to enhance autonomous vehicle development speed and safety on European roads, meeting stringent s...
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    Zoox expands robo-taxi service to San Francisco and Las Vegas
    Zoox announced that it will expand its robo-taxi service in San Francisco and Las Vegas, and begin testing its purpose-built robo-taxis in Austin and Miami. This move represents Zoox's most extensive effort to date in the US autonomous ride-hailing market. Alphabet's Waymo currently leads the robo-taxi market, while Tesla has the financial capability and manufacturing scale to expand its limited service in Austin, and plans to increase its presence across the US in 2026. Zoox plans to signifi...
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    WeRide's 2025 revenue surges by 90% YOY with robo-taxi expansion
    WeRide released its unaudited financial results for the full year of 2025, revealing revenue of approximately $96 million, which marks an 89.6% increase from the previous year. The fourth quarter alone yielded about $43 million in revenue, representing a 123% year-over-year growth. The company achieved a gross margin of 30.2%, with gross profit of approximately $29 million, up 86.8%. Furthermore, WeRide managed to reduce its net losses by 34.2% to approximately $236 million. A significant con...
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    Hyundai recalls 58,000 palisade hybrid SUVs in South Korea after fatal incident in US
    South Korea's Transport Ministry has announced a nationwide recall of 58,000 Hyundai Palisade hybrid sport utility vehicles due to safety concerns, following a fatal accident in the US earlier in March. This recall comes after Hyundai stopped sales of some high-end versions and recalled 68,500 new Palisade SUVs in the US and Canada. The recall is in response to the death of a two-year-old girl in Ohio, US, on March 7, reportedly caused by an automatic seat collapsing in the third row of ...
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    Ford recalls 254,640 vehicles in US over software issues affecting certain ADAS functions
    Ford Motor is recalling 254,640 vehicles in the US due to software issues that may lead to the loss of rearview camera images and some advanced driver assistance systems features. The recall, as reported by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on March 24, affects certain 2022–2025 model year Lincoln Navigator, 2024–2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, and 2025 Ford Explorer sport utility vehicles. According to the NHTSA, an unexpected reset in the im...
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    Nexteer Automotive reports strong growth in FY 2025 earnings as revenue rises 7.2% year over year to $4.6 billion
    Nexteer Automotive reported strong financial results for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, with revenue rising 7.2% year over year to $4.6 billion. Adjusted for foreign exchange impacts and commodity recoveries, revenue increased 6.9%, outperforming the growth in vehicle production volume by 320 basis points. Strong performance in Asia-Pacific, which recorded 9.8% year-over-year increase in revenue to $1.5 billion, led the overall top-line growth. The company recorded profit ...
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    SK Signet launches 400-kW ultrafast EV charger for North American market
    SK Signet, a South Korean global manufacturer of high-power electric vehicle charging solutions, has launched a new 400-kilowatt All-in-One ultrafast EV charger to enhance energy and space efficiency in charging networks. This model uses high-density silicon carbide (SiC)-based power modules, improving power efficiency to 96.5% and reducing the footprint by 54% compared to its previous version with the same capacity. This innovation aims to strengthen SK Signet's presence in the North Am...
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    South Korea tightens regulations on EV battery transparency amid safety concerns
    South Korea is implementing new regulations to enhance transparency in battery information for electric vehicles, aiming to reduce consumer anxiety due to recent vehicle fires. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport stated that it will, from March 23 to May 4, pursue amendments to the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rules of the Automobile Management Act, along with revisions to the Automobile Registration Rules. The revised regulations require manufacturers to disclose expande...
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    New Zealand government partners to expand EV charging network with $52.7 million loan initiative
    The New Zealand government is set to more than double the country's electric vehicle public chargers through a NZ$52.7 million (approximately US$30.7 million) zero-interest loan initiative, along with coinvestments from ChargeNet and Meridian Energy. Announced by Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Energy & Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, the initiative aims to address the lack of charging infrastructure, which has been a barrier for many potential EV owners. Through a contestable bi...
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    Everged teams up with World4Solar to deliver integrated EV charging, solar and battery solutions
    In a press release dated March 16, Everged announced that it has partnered with World4Solar, a manufacturer of unified electric vehicle charging, solar and battery systems, for an all-in-one turnkey solution that allows businesses to implement fully-integrated energy ecosystems that maximize financial and operational value for businesses, municipalities and drivers. Installing EV chargers serves as a strategic business tool across various industries, attracting and retaining valuable patrons....
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    Porsche eyes EV growth, to launch 10 new models in South Korea
    Porsche has announced plans to launch over 10 new models in South Korea in 2026, beginning with the East Asian debut of the Cayenne Electric, as part of its strategy to enhance its presence in the high-performance electric vehicle market. At a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, Porsche Korea CEO Mathias Busse highlighted the introduction of the Cayenne Electric, the South Korea-exclusive Panamera Red Exclusive, and the new 911 Turbo S and Macan GTS. He emphasized the importance of bringi...
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    Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery raises fresh funds
    Mirattery, the battery asset operator for Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio's battery leasing business, has issued a new green Asset Backed Medium-term Notes (ABN) to support its battery-as-a-service (BaaS) operations. The company has successfully issued the first tranche of its 2026 green targeted ABN, amounting to 1 billion yuan (about $145 million), which has received strong interest from investors. The positive investor response and decreasing issuance price demonstrate Mirattery's ex...
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    Mahindra partners HPCL to expand EV charging infrastructure across India
    Charge_iN by Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), a leading Indian automaker, and Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (HPCL) have announced a collaborative partnership to install electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) at HPCL fuel stations across India. This collaboration aims to utilize HPCL's extensive network of over 24,400 retail outlets and more than 5,400 existing EVCS to develop EV charging infrastructure. This initiative is expected to enhance the experience for EV users and promote EV...
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    QCraft secures $100 million funding for AI research and autonomous driving expansion
    QCraft has announced the completion of a $100 million Series D funding round, with participation from investors such as Ningbo Ninghai Xingtaihe Fund, Wonderland Capital, and Liangxi Science and Innovation Industry Investment Fund Partnership, along with strategic investors from a notable original equipment manufacturer and automotive electronics components supplier. The raised funds will be used to advance physical AI research, focusing on world models and reinforcement learning, as well a...
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    Tensor showcases Level 4 autonomous vehicle at European AV Summit in UK
    Tensor, a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in agentic and physical AI, introduced the Tensor Robocar to the UK at the 5th annual European AV Summit. The company showcased its Level 4 autonomous vehicle designed for personal ownership. Building upon its global launch announcement in August 2025, the showcase emphasized Tensor's advancements in safety, sensing, AI and user experience, including a foldable steering wheel developed in collaboration with Autoliv. Tensor's strategy focuses...
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    Mobileye secures driver monitoring system production program with leading US automaker
    Mobileye has announced that a prominent US automaker will integrate the Mobileye Driver Monitoring System (Mobileye DMS) into future vehicles equipped with Mobileye's EyeQ6L system-on-chip, with production set to begin in 2027. This development enhances an existing advanced driver assistance systems program and is projected to be implemented across millions of vehicles over multiple models and years. Mobileye's platform, which includes both driver monitoring system (DMS) and occupant monitoring ...
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    NXP unveils TEF8388 imaging radar for ADAS
    NXP Semiconductors has unveiled its third-generation RFCMOS automotive radar transceiver, the TEF8388, designed as an 8-transmit/8-receive device to enhance the potential of imaging radar for advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving technologies. In modern software-defined vehicles, advanced perception systems are critical, with high-resolution radar sensing forming a core technology. These sensors must balance high resolution, dynamic range and long detection ranges, while still...
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    NHTSA escalates investigation into Tesla's FSD system over visibility issues
    The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has intensified its investigation into 3.2 million Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assistance systems due to concerns that the system may not properly detect or alert drivers in poor visibility conditions. Initially, the agency opened a preliminary evaluation of Tesla's FSD software in October 2024, covering 2.4 million vehicles. The investigation has now escalated to an engineering analysis, which is a pre...
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    NHTSA rejects petition seeking recall of 2.26 million Tesla vehicles
    The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has rejected a petition to recall nearly 2.26 million Tesla vehicles, finding no evidence of a safety-related defect. This decision eliminates the immediate prospect of a large-scale recall for Tesla, although scrutiny over its Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assistance system continues. The petition, filed in March 2023, asserted that Tesla vehicles could cause unintended acceleration due to pedal misapplic...
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    Benteler invests €17 million at German sites to expand steel tube production capacity for automotive market
    Benteler is expanding its manufacturing plants in Paderborn, Germany, through additional investments, focusing primarily on its Benteler Steel/Tube division. The company is investing approximately €17 million to expand tube manufacturing at the Schloß Neuhaus, Germany, plant, strengthening its position in the European market for seamless and welded steel tubes. This expansion will help Benteler serve the growing demand for steel tubes, particularly from the automotive sector. According to ...
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    Dai Nippon Printing to open R&D center in India's Telangana to conduct mobility research
    Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. (DNP) has announced plans to establish a new research and development center in Telangana, India, in April 2026 to bolster its international R&D strategy. This will be the second overseas location for the Japanese supplier, following the establishment of a facility in the Netherlands in September 2025. DNP will conduct joint research with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), focusing on mobility and healthcare. The facility will be located...
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    Scalvy and Valeo evaluate battery-integrated architecture for enhanced automotive systems
    Scalvy, a company focused on developing distributed power delivery systems for AI data centers, energy storage and electric mobility, has announced the successful concept evaluation of its battery-integrated architecture within an automotive system in collaboration with Valeo, a global automotive technology company. Scalvy's innovative approach replaces traditional large inverters and converters with distributed Power Neurons, which are compact, software-coordinated modules that manage power ...
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    Samsung SDI CEO focuses on partnerships with Stellantis and GM amid strategic shifts
    Samsung SDI CEO Choi Joo-sun has reaffirmed the company's strong partnerships with Stellantis and General Motors (GM) while addressing strategic shifts toward more cost-competitive products and expanding energy storage systems. During a shareholders meeting in Gangnam, South Korea, Choi discussed speculation about Stellantis potentially withdrawing from their joint venture, stating it was exploring various options. Choi mentioned a strategic move at the Indiana, US, battery plant due to the slow...
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    ComEd's EV EMS pilot explores cost-effective domestic charging solutions without panel upgrades
    ComEd's Electric Vehicle Energy Management System (EV EMS) Pilot, in partnership with WeaveGrid, Emporia, and Treehouse, has developed a cost-effective solution for more accessible electric vehicle charging that does not require home electrical panel upgrades. The pilot addresses a challenge faced by about 2.2 million households in ComEd's service area with electrical service of 100 amperes or less, which is insufficient to support Level 2 EV chargers. EMS tested in the pilot use hardwar...
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    BMW launches the new all-electric i3 with up to 900-km range
    In a press release dated March 18, BMW announced the launch of the new BMW i3, the second model of the Neue Klasse. The BMW i350 xDrive, the first all-electric BMW 3 Series, features electric motors on both front and rear axles. With a combined system power output of 345 kilowatts/469hp, it boasts a maximum torque of 645 Newton meters (N.m). The BMW i3 has a range of up to 900 kilometers in the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) test cycle and offers rapid charging capab...
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    Leapmotor launches its first R&D facility in Germany
    Mainland Chinese automaker Leapmotor has inaugurated its first overseas innovation center in Munich. The newly opened research and development facility is aimed at overseeing the design iterations and conceptual development of future electric vehicle models. This facility signifies Leapmotor's strategic shift from exporting products to exporting design. Positioned in Schwabing-Freimann, a cultural hub in northern Munich, the center constitutes part of Leapmotor's global design network, which ...
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    Nio plans to commence internal testing of its fifth-generation battery-swap stations soon
    Nio Inc is set to introduce its fifth-generation battery swap stations that are expected to support all three of its brands, following a redesign that caused a delay in the original timeline. The company plans to start internal testing in late March, which will include support for vehicles from the Firefly sub-brand. Between May and June, Nio intends to establish five to ten pioneer battery swap stations for trial operations, with a mass rollout scheduled for July and August. This rollout is ...
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