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    Hitting the software wall: the limits of consolidation in ADAS and automated driving systems
    Hardware consolidation in modern vehicles is no longer the industry's defining challenge, although it remains far from complete. The direction of travel is clear: from dozens of discrete electronic control units (ECUs) toward fewer, more capable compute platforms. Domain-centric solutions, including ADAS domain controllers (ADCs) and cockpit domain controllers (CDCs), have been the dominant intermediate step and are likely to remain the largest part of the industry for at least the next decade. ...
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    Balancing the battery loop: Recyclers must manage ambitious growth with strategic caution
    As global EV sales growth moderates and several markets point to a prolonged slowdown, the battery recycling ecosystem built on the assumption of a steep ramp-up in EV penetration now faces a stark mismatch between supply and demand. Fleets of first‑generation EVs are only just beginning to reach the end‑of‑life (EOL), yet recycling facilities and technology platforms have been scaled on the expectation of a flood of spent packs that may now arrive later, slower, or in smaller volumes than...
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    The software-defined fleet: Q&A with Targa Telematics
    Fleet telematics is entering a new phase. As connectivity becomes embedded in vehicles at the factory, the industry is moving beyond the question of whether vehicles should be connected to how that connectivity should be deployed, governed and turned into measurable business value. For fleet operators, leasing companies and mobility providers, the challenge is no longer collecting data but deciding which data matters, how it should be integrated and which technology stack best supports increasin...
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    Continental launches CrossContact A/T² all-season, all-terrain tire
    Continental has launched the CrossContact A/T², an all-season all-terrain tire for sport utility vehicles, 4x4s, pickups, light trucks and electric vehicles. Available in rim sizes from 15 to 17 inches, it is aimed at drivers who require dependable performance on both paved roads and challenging off-road terrain, including gravel, sand, mud and uneven surfaces. The CrossContact A/T² features an aggressive tread pattern with increased depth and a high void ratio to help the tread dig into lo...
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    Benteler Group opens new manufacturing plant in Morocco
    Benteler Group has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Kenitra, Morocco, strengthening its presence in the region and supporting its global growth strategy. Located in the Atlantic Free Zone, the plant begins operations just one year after its groundbreaking. The project is expected to create more than 300 direct jobs while generating additional employment opportunities across the local supply chain. From 2026, the Kenitra facility will produce a range of chassis and safety components...
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    Forvia Hella launches integrated 12-volt lithium-ion pack
    Forvia Hella launched its first fully integrated 12-volt lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack, with series orders worth a low- to mid-three-digit million euro amount and production planned in mainland China in 2027. The company, part of the Forvia Group, said the product combines lithium-ion cells and a low-voltage battery management system (BMS) in one unit. It is designed for electric and hybrid vehicles that still require a stable 12-V supply for safety and comfort functions. Forvia Hella ...
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    BASF completes sale of controlling stake in Coating business
    BASF has completed the previously announced sale of its Coatings business to private equity firm Carlyle in a transaction valued at about €7.7 billion, marking a major step in the German chemical company’s strategy to unlock value from stand-alone businesses. BASF received approximately €5.8 billion in pretax cash proceeds from the deal. In October 2025, BASF reached a definitive agreement to sell a 60% stake in its global Coatings business to Carlyle and the Qatar Investment Authority....
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    Michelin completes acquisition of Tex Tech Industries
    Michelin has completed the acquisition of Tex Tech Industries, a US-based manufacturer of textile products and specialized coated fabrics for a wide range of industries and applications, including the tire sector. The transaction, first announced on Jan. 2, has now closed after receiving all required regulatory approvals. The French tiremaker funded the acquisition through existing cash resources, enabling the group to maintain its strong financial position. Tex Tech is the third acquisition ...
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    Pirelli acquires 24.99% stake in Italian startup RIDEsense
    Pirelli has strengthened its presence in connected mobility by partnering with Italian mobility technology startup RIDEsense and acquiring a 24.99% stake in the company, with an option to eventually take full ownership. Under the agreement, Pirelli gains access to RIDEsense’s virtual sensor technology, which uses advanced algorithms to generate vehicle and tire performance data from existing onboard sensors. The technology will be integrated into Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre ecosystem, the comp...
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    University of Cambridge discovers pressure-based solution to extend lithium-ion battery life
    Researchers led by the University of Cambridge say they have found that keeping lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries under carefully controlled physical pressure could double their lifespan, a result that could have major implications for electric vehicles and battery sustainability. The study, published in Nature Energy, focused on how batteries physically expand and contract during charging and discharging as lithium ions move between the anode and cathode. The researchers found that maintaining ...
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    Valeo appoints Jean-Luc Terrasse as CEO of Light Division
    Valeo has appointed Jean-Luc Terrasse as CEO of its Light Division and group executive vice-president, effective July 1. Terrasse will report directly to Valeo CEO Christophe Périllat and join the company’s executive committee. He succeeds Maurizio Martinelli, who is retiring after 26 years with the French automotive supplier.  The Light Division is at the center of Valeo's ELEVATE 2028 strategic roadmap; it is expected to play a critical role in delivering profitable growth and ...
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    Chery offers lifetime warranty on EV batteries as new safety standard is implemented in Greater China
    Chinese automaker Chery Automobile has rolled out a lifetime battery warranty for the first owners of all its new energy vehicles (NEVs) equipped with Rhino battery packs in Greater China, as the industry adapts to new national battery safety standards. The warranty applies to non-commercial users and covers the battery, electric motor and electronic control system across Chery's battery electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extended electric vehicles fitted with Rhino batteries. The move fol...
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    Nissan Technical Centre Europe and Easelink deploy automated AC V2G charging technology
    Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) and Easelink are deploying what they describe as the first automated charging technology for an alternating current (AC) vehicle-to-grid (V2G) environment globally. The work is part of Project SUITE, a £10 million government-backed UK research program led by NTCE. The project combines bidirectional AC charging with Easelink's Matrix Charging technology to connect electric vehicles to the grid without driver action. Nissan said field data from more tha...
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    InstaVolt sells Spanish and Portuguese operations to Powerdot
    UK electric vehicle (EV) charging company InstaVolt has sold its charging network and related workforce in Spain and Portugal to European EV charging provider Powerdot, the company said on July 2, 2026, as it seeks to accelerate growth in the UK and Ireland. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The sale marks the latest step in InstaVolt's growth strategy, after completing a £250 million ($341 million) debt refinancing and securing a £40 million equity investment. The comp...
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    Wallbox raises €11.8 million and secures €4 million FOCUS investment
    Wallbox NV completed an equity raise of approximately €11.8 million and secured a separate €4 million investment from FOCUS ON NEXT FRONTIER (FOCUS), the company said. The electric vehicle charging and energy management company said the transactions complete the equity financing contemplated under its financial restructuring plan. The raise includes a previously announced €10.65 million equity financing and about €1.1 million from the capitalization of original issue discount and paid...
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    Austrian university TU Wien opens eMotion lab to expand R&D of mobility technologies
    Austria's TU Wien has launched the first operational component of its eMOTION Lab research facility, opening a new inverter testing center designed to support the development of electric vehicle (EV) technologies and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. The facility, which began operations on July 1, will be available to industrial companies, research organizations and university partners for testing and development work focused on electric drive systems, inverter technolog...
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    Infineon opens Smart Power Fab in Dresden ahead of schedule
    Infineon Technologies has opened its Smart Power Fab in Dresden several months ahead of schedule. The facility represents a €5 billion investment, the largest in the company’s history, and is expected to create 1,000 direct jobs. The expansion doubles Infineon’s manufacturing capacity in Dresden, making it the company’s largest production site for power semiconductors and analog/mixed-signal technologies. The fab incorporates advanced digitalization technologies to improve manufacturi...
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    Bosch and CARIAD complete AI-based driving software stack for series production
    Bosch and Volkswagen (VW) Group software unit CARIAD have completed the joint development of assisted and automated driving functions under their Automated Driving Alliance. The partners have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based software stack that can be deployed across different vehicle segments, from entry-level to premium models, and on both electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) platforms. The technology will be available to both companies for future production programs. V...
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    Infineon completes acquisition of ams OSRAM sensor portfolio
    Infineon Technologies has completed its acquisition of the non-optical analog and mixed-signal sensor business from ams OSRAM following receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The acquisition strengthens Infineon’s sensor portfolio for automotive and industrial applications while expanding its presence in medical technologies. The acquired business is expected to generate approximately €230 million in revenue in 2026 and will be integrated into Infineon’s Edge Systems (ES) divisio...
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    Taiyo Yuden commercializes 46 automotive hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors
    Taiyo Yuden has introduced its new HVX (-K) and HTX (-K) series of conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors for automotive applications. The capacitors comply with the AEC-Q200 automotive reliability standard and are designed for noise suppression and power smoothing in systems such as electric power steering and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The new series offers improved capacitance performance compared with earlier HVX and HTX products and includes 46 variant...
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    Iberdrola | BP Pulse partner with Driivz for next stage of EV charging expansion in Spain and Portugal
    Iberdrola | BP Pulse has selected Driivz to help manage and optimize its network of 2,500 fast and ultrafast electric vehicle chargers across Spain and Portugal, as the charge-point operator expands its footprint in the Iberian market. Driivz, a Vontier company that provides software for EV charging operators and service providers, said its platform will give Iberdrola | BP Pulse real-time analytics across the network, including visibility into charger availability, uptime, hardware performan...
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    Solid Power appoints BMW powertrain executive Uwe Breitweg to board
    Solid Power has appointed BMW Group powertrain executive Uwe Breitweg to its board, effective July 1, under BMW Holding BV's director nomination rights. Breitweg is vice president of Powertrain, Emission and Battery Strategy of BMW Group, a position he has held since 2021, Solid Power said. The Louisville, Colorado-based developer of solid-state battery technology trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker SLDP. The company said the appointment reflects BMW's continued work with Solid Power as ...
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    ChargeJet launches QR-code EV charging feature across India
    ChargeJet has launched a QR-code-based electric vehicle charging feature across India that lets drivers scan, pay and start charging without downloading an app or creating an account. The Jaipur-based EV charging network said users can connect the charging gun, scan a QR code displayed on the charger, and pay through UPI or another digital payment method. Charging begins after the payment is processed, with no requirement to maintain a wallet balance. The company said the feature is based ...
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    Hyundai Motor Group expands plug and charge service to 1,500 Chaevi stations
    Hyundai Motor Group will expand its plug and charge (PnC) service to more than 1,500 Chaevi stations across South Korea, extending the electric vehicle charging feature beyond its own network. The company said on June 29 that it is working with fast-charging operator Chaevi to broaden use of PnC, an international standard that automates member authentication, charging and payment when a charging cable is connected to an EV. The service had previously been available only at 83 E-Pit ultrafa...
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    CATL partners with J&T Express to support battery-swap services for 5,000 electric trucks
    Chinese battery-maker CATL has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with logistics company J&T Express to deploy battery-swapping solutions for more than 5,000 heavy-duty trucks, marking its latest move to strengthen its presence in the commercial vehicle electrification market. Under the agreement, CATL will supply battery-swap packs, swapping station equipment, and operation and maintenance services for J&T Express's truck fleet, the company said. The partnership will focus o...
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    CATL’s battery-swap network expands to over 2,000 stations across 180 cities in Greater China
    CATL said its Choco battery-swapping network had reached 2,000 stations across 180 cities nationwide, as the world's largest battery-maker accelerates efforts to build a nationwide battery-swap ecosystem. The company said the network now spans 31 provincial-level regions in Greater China after adding more than 200 stations per month on average during the second quarter. Coverage in small and midsized cities has surpassed 80%. The expansion marks a sharp increase from the end of 2025, when ...
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    Suzuki signs MOU to study Glydways PRT at Ahmedabad hub
    Suzuki Motor signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Thoth Infrastructure and Glydways to study the introduction of Glydways' Personal Rapid Transit system at Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Multimodal Hub. The companies will examine deploying the public transportation system around the terminal station in the Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where a bullet train connection is planned. The study is aimed at improving access to the hub and supporting the redevelopment of the surroundin...
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    Micron signs long-term memory supply agreement with General Motors
    Micron Technology and General Motors (GM) have signed a Strategic Customer Agreement (SCA) aimed at securing a long-term supply of memory and storage products for GM’s vehicle production programs. The agreement is intended to improve supply chain stability as vehicles become increasingly dependent on semiconductor technologies and advanced software platforms. As part of the collaboration, GM will secure access to Micron’s low-power DRAM (LPDRAM), NOR flash, and Universal Flash Storage (UF...
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    BYD plans to equip Denza production model with Xuanji A3 chip in 2027
    BYD plans to equip a new Denza-brand production model in 2027 with its in-house Xuanji A3 smart-driving chip, local media outlet LatePost reported. The Chinese automaker unveiled the Xuanji A3 on May 28, a smart-driving chip built on a 4-nanometer process. BYD did not disclose a timetable for mass production. A smart-driving chip typically requires at least a year from tape-out to vehicle deployment, LatePost cited an employee at an advanced driver assistance system solution provider tha...
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    Onsemi plans to acquire Synaptics in approximate $7 billion all-stock deal
    Onsemi and Synaptics have entered into a definitive agreement under which Onsemi will acquire Synaptics in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Synaptics shareholders will receive 1.350 shares of Onsemi common stock for each Synaptics share, representing a premium of about 19% based on the companies' average share prices over the previous 10 trading days. The acquisition is intended to expand Onsemi’s capabilities beyond power and se...
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    UK’s Integral Power joins EU-funded OLiMPUS battery project
    UK battery materials developer Integrals Power has been selected to supply its manganese-rich lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode material to OLiMPUS, a €9 million EU-backed project aimed at developing and industrializing next-generation battery cells using a regional supply chain. The Horizon Europe initiative, led by Norwegian research organization SINTEF, brings together 16 companies and institutions spanning the battery value chain, including Volvo Trucks, Magna Steyr, Frenc...
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    Decade Energy, Renault Trucks launch BESS-backed heavy-duty charging station near Paris
    European infrastructure technology company Decade Energy and Renault Trucks have opened a battery-supported charging station for heavy-duty electric vehicles at Renault Trucks Grand Paris in Gennevilliers, showcasing a model designed to expand charging capacity while limiting pressure on the power grid. The facility combines a 250-kilowatt grid connection, an 11-kilowatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) and a 200-kW direct current (DC) charger equipped with two charging points. The i...
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    Nexar to merge with Nauto to enhance real-world driving intelligence
    Real-world intelligence platform Nexar and Nauto, which provides AI-powered safety and vehicle intelligence, have agreed to merge in a deal with undisclosed financial terms, combining driving-intelligence datasets covering more than 10 billion miles of history.  The companies said the combined business will use AI models, datasets, technologies and customer relationships from both firms. Zach Greenberger, Nexar's CEO, will become CEO of the combined company. Stefan Heck, Nauto'...
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    Renault rolls out Google Gemini update for OpenR Link infotainment system
    Renault began rolling out Google's Gemini as a free opt-in upgrade on June 15 to vehicles already equipped with its openR link system, with Google built-in. The update is being pushed over the air in all countries where Renault is present and is available to customers who are signed in to a Google Account in a compatible language. Drivers can enable Gemini from the central display and can switch back to Google Assistant at any time. Gemini will be added gradually to compatible vehicles a...
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    Lamborghini selects Bridgestone as exclusive tire supplier for all-new Fenomeno Roadster
    Bridgestone has been selected as the exclusive tire partner for the new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster. The hyper-exclusive supercar, limited to just 15 units, is powered by a 1,080 CV V12 hybrid powertrain. To harness that performance, Bridgestone has developed two custom-engineered Potenza tire configurations tailored for both road and track applications. The road-focused setup features bespoke Potenza Sport ultrahigh-performance tires designed to deliver high-speed stability, precise steeri...
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    Rane (Madras) signs deal to acquire Hindustan Composites’ Friction business
    Rane (Madras) Ltd. will acquire Hindustan Composites Ltd.'s Friction business for an enterprise value of 3.7 billion rupees (nearly $38.9 million), Autocar Professional reported June 30. The companies have signed a business transfer agreement for the transaction, which will be carried out as a going-concern slump sale. The deal remains subject to final contractual terms, customary closing conditions and standard regulatory approvals. The business being acquired operates two manufact...
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    Freudenberg Sealing Technologies appoints Alexander Rozmán as new CEO
    Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has appointed Alexander Rozmán as its new CEO, effective July 1. Rozmán succeeds current CEO Matthias Sckuhr, who is moving to the Freudenberg Group management board to oversee engineering, data and AI activities at the group level. Rozmán brings extensive international leadership experience and a deep understanding of the Freudenberg organization. Most recently, he served as CEO of Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, overseeing the companyâ...
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    Basemark, Hella Ignite collaborate to expand automotive augmented reality solutions
    Finland-based Basemark has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hella Ignite GmbH, a Germany-based wholly owned subsidiary of Forvia Hella, to expand Hella Ignite’s augmented reality (AR) solutions for automotive manufacturers by integrating Basemark’s Rocksolid software platform into its offering. The collaboration combines Hella Ignite’s expertise in automotive software development, vehicle integration and series-production delivery with Basemark’s end-to-end AR technolog...
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    Vattenfall InCharge plans automated EV charging across all stations in autumn/winter 2026
    Vattenfall InCharge and WirelessCar plan to make automated EV charging available across all InCharge stations in autumn/winter 2026 after a pilot involving more than 700 drivers. The companies said the Seamless Charging service is designed to remove the need for charging cards and apps. It is available only at selected pilot locations and supports Volvo and Tesla vehicles equipped with the required technology. The pilot ran over the past year, with drivers in Sweden, the Netherlands and Ge...
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    EcoPro expands stake in Indonesia nickel smelter project to strengthen battery materials supply
    EcoPro Group is increasing its involvement in a major nickel smelter project in Indonesia as it seeks to secure more raw material supply for its battery business and improve the cost competitiveness of its ternary cathode materials. The company said it is participating as a major shareholder in the BNSI smelter project, which represents the second phase of its nickel investment strategy in Indonesia. The project, now under construction in Sulawesi, is designed to produce 90,000 tons of nickel...
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    Himadri plans 100 GWh battery materials facility in India
    Himadri Speciality Chemicals plans to establish a 100 GWh battery materials facility, a project expected to generate 300 billion Indian rupees in revenue over five years. The specialty chemicals-maker said the facility would produce cathode and anode materials, two key components used in electric vehicle batteries. The company described the proposed project as India's largest battery materials manufacturing facility. Himadri said its capital expenditure plan for the project is being finali...
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    Nano One and Worley complete One-Pot LFP cathode production package
    Nano One and Worley completed a cathode active materials package for a One-Pot LFP production line, providing design, vendor and cost data to market the technology worldwide. The package covers the inside-battery-limits scope of a One-Pot LFP line, including the core process equipment that converts feedstock materials into LFP cathode. It includes process design and engineering, building layout, equipment specifications, qualified vendor quotes and capital and operating cost estimates. Nan...
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    CATL resumes operations at Jiangxi lithium mine in mainland China
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) has resumed production at its Jianxiawo lithium mine in Jiangxi province after securing a key safety production permit, adding fresh supply to a market grappling with persistent oversupply. The mine, one of the world's largest lepidolite lithium deposits, officially restarted operations June 29, according to Chinese media reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The safety permit, obtained the same day, was viewed as the final regulatory...
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    Mandatory battery rules take effect from July 1 in Greater China
    China, on June 30, implemented two mandatory national safety standards for electric vehicles and batteries, introducing what the industry has described as the country's strictest battery safety requirements to date. The new rules, covering traction battery safety (GB 38031-2025) and vehicle safety (GB 18384-2025), mark the first time Greater China's core battery- and vehicle-level safety standards have taken effect simultaneously. A key change requires EV batteries to achieve "no fire, no ...
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    Monta teams up with Plugsurfing to expand EV roaming network across Europe
    EV charging software provider Monta said it has expanded its European roaming network to more than one million charge points across 26 countries through a partnership with electric mobility service provider Plugsurfing, increasing its coverage by about 80%. The agreement gives Monta's charge point operator (CPO) customers access to Plugsurfing's network, including more than 137,000 high-power charge points designed for ultra-fast charging on long-distance routes. Monta, which provides soft...
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    Valeo wins contract to supply corner radar suite to North American electric-vehicle maker
    Valeo has won a contract to supply a corner radar suite, including hardware and embedded software, to a North American electric-vehicle maker for Level 2+ and Level 3 systems. The company did not name the customer. The latest radar generation is designed to support automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and safe exit protection, and can support eyes-off functions that the automaker could add later through over-the-air updates. “This landmark win with a major North American auto...
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    InstaVolt to acquire GeniePoint, expand footprint across more than 1,000 sites in the UK
    UK EV charging operator InstaVolt has agreed to acquire the 228-site GeniePoint charging network from Equans, extending its lead in the country's fast-growing public EV charging market. The acquired estate includes charging locations in local authority car parks, motorway service areas, and retail and hospitality destinations. More than 100 of the sites are located in local authority car parks and come with a framework agreement covering several national brands. Following completion of the...
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    Molex expands HSAutoLink portfolio with 25 Gbps automotive Ethernet connector system
    Molex has expanded its HSAutoLink interconnect portfolio with the launch of the HSAutoLink G connector system, designed to support multi‑gigabit automotive Ethernet connectivity of up to 25 gigabits per second (Gbps). The new system addresses growing bandwidth requirements driven by advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), light detection and ranging (Lidar), radar, and software‑defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The connector is compatible with existing United States Council for Auto...
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    Sensata launches STPS500P Series high-voltage Active + Passive PyroFuse
    Sensata Technologies has introduced an Active + Passive PyroFuse (STPS500P Series), a high-voltage protection device designed for electrified systems such as electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and industrial applications. The device combines system-triggered (active) and current-driven (passive) protection mechanisms in a single unit to improve fault protection and simplify system design. As voltage and system complexity increase in electrified platforms, conventional protection appr...
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    Uber and Waymo end robo-taxi partnership in Phoenix
    Uber and Alphabet’s Waymo have ended their autonomous vehicle partnership in Phoenix, as Uber prepares to launch a new collaboration in the city. Under the 2023 agreement, Waymo’s autonomous vehicles were integrated into Uber’s ride-hailing and delivery platforms. A Waymo spokesperson said that vehicles used in the pilot have already been reintegrated into Waymo’s own Phoenix fleet and remain available through its app, while services with Uber continue in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta. ...
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    Quarterhill to acquire Conduent's tolling solutions business
    Quarterhill Inc., a provider of AI-driven intelligent transportation solutions, has agreed to buy substantially all assets of Conduent's tolling solutions business for $70 million in cash and shares representing 7.0% of Quarterhill at closing. Toronto-based Quarterhill said the deal, upon closing, is expected to approximately triple its tolling revenue and create a larger platform in electronic tolling, back-office operations and roadside systems.  Quarterhill and the Cond...
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    Cellcard partners with ZDG to power intelligent EVs in Cambodia
    Cellcard, Cambodia’s wholly owned telecommunications operator, has partnered with ZDG (Cambodia) Co. Ltd. to introduce the Lynk & Co Z20 electric vehicle in the country, highlighting the growing role of mobile connectivity in next-generation mobility solutions. The Lynk & Co Z20 is powered by Cellcard’s 5G and 4G networks, enabling a connected driving experience that integrates entertainment, communications and intelligent vehicle services. The collaboration underscores the evolut...
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    Netradyne partners with Australia's Geosecure to boost fleet safety
    Netradyne has partnered with Australia's Geosecure to offer Driver•i platform that analyzes 100% of drive time for fleet-safety risks. The partnership pairs Netradyne's AI-based edge technology with Geosecure's Australian customer relationships and local fleet-technology experience. Geosecure will help deploy Netradyne's products across fleets in sectors including transport and logistics, construction and mining, utilities and infrastructure, government, and healthcare. Driver•i alerts...
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    Pirelli’s board reappoints Tronchetti Provera as executive chairman, reviews up to $1.2B US expansion plan
    Pirelli's newly elected board has appointed Marco Tronchetti Provera as executive chairman and Giovanni Tronchetti Provera as vice chairman, while unanimously confirming Andrea Casaluci as CEO. The appointments were made at the board's first meeting following its election on June 25. The board also acknowledged Marco Tronchetti Provera's declaration that he controls Pirelli through a group of holding companies, including MTP&C and Camfin, after a shareholder vote that gave his slate a maj...
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    Ford recalls more than 741,000 vehicles in US over transmission defect
    Ford Motor is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the US to address a transmission defect that could increase the risk of vehicles rolling away while parked, according to a report by Autoweek, citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain 2018–2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator sport utility vehicles, 2020–2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs, and 2021 Ford F-150 pickup trucks. According to the NHTSA, the defect can damage the trans...
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    Honda delays plan to make Astemo a consolidated subsidiary by six months
    Honda Motor has extended the timeline for making automotive supplier Astemo Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary, citing delays in securing regulatory approvals in several countries. The Japanese automaker now expects to complete the transaction before the end of the third quarter (Dec. 31, 2026) of fiscal year 2026/27, instead of during the first quarter (June 30, 2026) as originally planned. In December 2025, Honda announced that it would acquire an additional 21% stake in Astemo from Hitachi Ltd...
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    NBHX secures order for exterior illuminated smart surface on TactoTek’s in mainland China
    NBHX, a mainland China-based supplier of automotive interior and exterior systems, has secured a high-volume order from a leading domestic automaker for the mass production and supply of an exterior illuminated smart surface application based on TactoTek’s In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology. The award marks NBHX’s entry into large-scale production of IMSE-based components in mainland China. The program covers an ext...
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    CATL, CALB and Sunwoda pledge 60-day supplier payments
    Mainland Chinese battery-makers, including CATL, CALB and Sunwoda, have pledged to pay suppliers within 60 days, responding to an industry effort to ease cash strains across the auto supply chain. The commitments align with an initiative by the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance, which covers power and energy storage battery companies. CATL, CALB and Sunwoda, which are members of the alliance, said they would pay suppliers of commodities and components within 60 days. The allianc...
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    NextStar Energy starts battery pack production at Windsor facility
    NextStar Energy began production on a new battery pack line at its Windsor, Ontario, facility, adding a third production stage to its cell and module operations. The company said the expansion gives the site full vertical integration, from battery cell manufacturing to finished battery packs. The line is intended to support demand for energy storage systems and broaden NextStar Energy's product portfolio. "Adding pack production means we can now take a battery from cell to module or to a...
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    OCSiAl to supply nanotube solutions to PowerCo for Volkswagen battery platform
    OCSiAl will supply single-wall carbon nanotube solutions for graphite anodes to PowerCo's Salzgitter, Germany, facility for Volkswagen Group's Unified Cell battery platform. The company said in a June 25 statement that it had been named as a supplier to PowerCo, Volkswagen Group's battery manufacturing subsidiary. Nanotubes for PowerCo will come from OCSiAl's production facility in Serbia, which has passed audits by PowerCo and other European and Asian battery manufacturers. The sup...
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    EVB Charging promotes UL- and ENERGY STAR-certified charger for North American market
    EVB Charging is stepping up its push into the North American electric vehicle charging market with its BDC-D-UL charger, highlighting the product’s UL and ENERGY STAR certifications as it targets commercial charging customers in the US and Canada. The company said the charger is designed to meet growing demand for equipment that complies with recognized safety, interoperability and energy-efficiency standards, as buyers across the region place greater emphasis on certified charging hardware...
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    Zoox unveils production-intent robo-taxi ahead of launch
    Zoox outlined updates to its purpose-built robo-taxi as it prepares for large-scale production. Designed without traditional driving controls, the vehicle focuses on passenger space, with a symmetrical cabin layout and face-to-face seating arrangement intended to enhance comfort and usability. The latest version introduces refinements inside the cabin, including a lighter color scheme and updated materials to improve visibility of personal items and durability. Seating has also been redesigne...
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    Neolix eyes European retail market with autonomous delivery vehicle
    Neolix is expanding its focus in Europe as retailers and logistics providers face rising last-mile delivery costs, labor shortages and increasing demand for faster services. The company is positioning its autonomous delivery solutions as a way to improve efficiency in consumer goods supply chains. Speaking at the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit 2026 in Vienna, Neolix highlighted the role of autonomous delivery in reducing costs across last- and middle-mile logistics. The company also showc...
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    Volkswagen plans to end Bosch automated-driving partnership after about €1.5 billion investment
    Volkswagen is reportedly planning to end its automated driving partnership with Bosch as part of efforts to reduce costs and improve competitiveness, according to Reuters, citing German newspaper Bild. The collaboration, launched in 2022 with Volkswagen’s software unit Cariad, aimed to develop driver assistance and autonomous driving software for the group’s brands. The project is estimated to have involved about €1.5 billion in investment. Responding to the report, Bosch and Cariad ...
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    Xpeng unveils X-Mind predictive world model for autonomous driving
    Xpeng outlined its approach to next-generation autonomous driving at CVPR 2026, presenting its World Model road map focused on predictive and reasoning-based capabilities. The company introduced X-Mind, a framework designed to simulate future driving scenarios and support decision-making through predictive modeling. Unlike traditional systems that react to current inputs, X-Mind allows vehicles to anticipate changes in traffic and road conditions by running internal simulations. It uses a Vis...
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    BYD to integrate Parkopedia ParkPay to vehicles in Europe from 2027
    BYD Auto will add Parkopedia's ParkPay in-car parking data and payment service to production vehicles in Europe at the start of 2027. ParkPay will be showcased in the near future before its planned rollout. The service, developed with Parkopedia, the Automotive & Data brand of mobility platform Arrive, will run on Android Automotive OS with Google built in. It is intended to let BYD drivers search for parking and pay from the vehicle. The initial service will cover parking data ...
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    BMW introduces Starzplay streaming platform to in-vehicle infotainment across Middle East
    BMW Group Middle East has integrated Starzplay, a leading regional streaming platform, into BMW and MINI infotainment systems, giving customers access to premium sports and entertainment content directly from their vehicles. The service is now available in BMW and MINI models equipped with ConnectedDrive across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Jordan. Through the integration, customers can access Starzplay’s portfolio of live sports, movies, TV s...
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    India proposes mandatory vehicle cybersecurity and software update rules
    India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has published draft rules adding two provisions to make cybersecurity and software update management, for the first time, mandatory legal requirements for several motor-vehicle categories. The notification proposes inserting Rules 125-T and 125-U into the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The draft will be open for public comment for 30 days before the government finalizes it. Rule 125-T would cover cybersecurity. It would apply t...
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    Geotab and Toyota Connected form global alliance for fleet solutions
    Geotab Inc. and Toyota Connected have announced a global business alliance to combine Toyota Connected's connectivity platforms with Geotab's telematics, AI and data capabilities. The collaboration will support the development of fleet solutions, with an initial scope covering specific regions and use cases and work advancing in phases. The alliance is intended to integrate vehicle data through approved connectivity architectures and link Toyota Connected's platforms with Geotab's software ...
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    Stellantis extends summer shutdown at Italian factory amid shortages of key components
    Stellantis will extend its summer shutdown at the Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, by an additional week, citing shortages of key components such as engines, bumpers and sensors, Reuters reported on June 29, citing labor union FIM Cisl. The extra stoppage, scheduled for July 27–31, follows a previously planned three-week closure at the Italian facility, which produces the Fiat 500, starting in August. While Stellantis said the move is due to supply constraints linked to rising out...
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    Bosch appoints Christian Fischer as new CEO after Stefan Hartung steps down
    Robert Bosch has announced a major leadership transition, with CEO and chairman of the board of management Stefan Hartung set to step down effective June 30. Hartung is leaving the company at his own request and in agreement with the shareholders, after more than a decade on Bosch’s board and over four years as chief executive. Effective July 1, Hartung will be succeeded by Christian Fischer, currently the deputy chairman of the board and a key architect of Bosch’s recent strategic initia...
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    Autocrypt becomes Elektrobit’s exclusive cybersecurity partner for South Korean market
    Autocrypt has signed a strategic partnership with German automotive software company Elektrobit, becoming its exclusive business partner for key software solutions in South Korea, as both companies seek to tap into the growing demand for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and automotive cybersecurity. The agreement combines Elektrobit’s vehicle software portfolio with Autocrypt’s cybersecurity expertise, enabling the two companies to jointly offer integrated solutions to automakers and mobi...
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    Maruti Suzuki selects five startups under latest edition of incubation program to develop technology-driven solutions
    Maruti Suzuki India has partnered with five startups under the latest edition of its incubation program to develop technology-driven solutions aimed at improving business operations, customer experience and sustainability. The automaker has selected MiniMines, Easework AI, Sarvam AI, Siftly and CodeMate AI as winners of the fifth cohort of the Maruti Suzuki Incubation Program (MSIP), run in collaboration with NSRCEL at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore. According to the compa...
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    CATL joins Xiaomi, BMW, Renault and others to launch a unified circular economy framework for EV batteries
    Chinese battery-maker CATL has joined a coalition of automakers, technology companies and sustainability organizations to establish common standards for battery recycling, remanufacturing and life-cycle management, the company said during London Climate Action Week. The alliance, which includes companies such as BMW, Renault, Volvo, Google and Xiaomi, aims to create a unified framework for managing EV batteries throughout their life cycle. The initiative is expected to produce a Battery Circu...
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    BYD expands production of Blade 2.0 battery cells on increased demand for Seal EV
    Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD is accelerating battery production at its Xixian manufacturing complex to ease delivery delays and support the launch of new models, including the Seal 08 sedan, company executives said. BYD Executive Vice President He Zhiqi said output of the company's Blade Battery 2.0 cells is being increased to relieve supply constraints that have slowed vehicle deliveries. The batteries will be used across multiple upcoming vehicle programs, while production lines at th...
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    Gridserve opens 32 rapid charging bays in the West Midlands, UK
    UK electric vehicle charging operator Gridserve has opened a 32-bay charging hub at Moto Tamworth Services in the West Midlands, UK, adding capacity for passenger and commercial EVs as the country expands its charging infrastructure. The facility, located at Junction 10 of the M42 motorway, includes 24 ultrarapid-charging bays for passenger vehicles and eight bays for larger EVs, including vans, coaches, heavy goods vehicles and vehicles towing caravans or trailers. The project was su...
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    Terawatt Infrastructure secures $300 million to expand EV charging network
    Terawatt Infrastructure has secured a five-year senior secured financing facility of up to $150 million from a syndicate of global banks led by RBC Capital Markets, the company said, as it looks to expand charging infrastructure for autonomous and electric vehicle fleets across the US. The facility includes an option for an additional $150 million in financing, potentially bringing the total available funding to $300 million. Terawatt said proceeds from the financing will be used to acquir...
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    CATL launches Choco battery swap stations and taxis in Hong Kong
    Battery swapping has moved from trial concept to commercial deployment in Hong Kong, with CATL putting two Choco swap stations into service and the first batch of swap taxis beginning operations in the city. CATL (HKEX: 3750) said Thursday that it intends to establish about 36 battery swap stations in Hong Kong by the end of 2030. The planned network is intended to reach major core hubs across all districts, with a particular focus on high-use commercial fleets such as taxis and logistics veh...
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    UN forum adopts global safety framework for automated driving systems
    A new global regulatory framework for Automated Driving Systems (ADS) has been adopted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations, introducing standardized safety requirements and validation processes for autonomous vehicles. The framework establishes common rules for manufacturers, including the implementation of safety management systems covering the entire life cycle of ADS. It also requires the use of credible testing ...
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    EU initiative BatteryPass-Ready launches test environment in Germany
    A digital testing environment designed to help companies prepare for the EU's battery passport requirements has been launched, offering manufacturers, suppliers and technology providers tools to verify data quality and system compatibility before the regulation takes effect in February 2027. The platform enables users to validate battery-related data against EU requirements and test whether their battery passport systems can operate seamlessly with other participants across the battery value ...
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    CATL plans to build 36 new battery-swap stations in Hong Kong by 2030
    Mainland Chinese battery manufacturer CATL said it would build about 36 battery-swapping stations in Hong Kong by the end of 2030, extending its battery-swap infrastructure to major transport hubs across all districts. The company said two Choco battery-swap stations have entered operation in Hong Kong and the first batch of battery-swapping taxis has been deployed, marking the commercial rollout of CATL’s technology in the territory. The stations are designed primarily for high-usage co...
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    NHTSA plans brake pedal rule change for fully driverless vehicles
    The US Transportation Department is preparing to remove the requirement for brake pedals in fully driverless vehicles, a move that could support wider deployment of robo-taxis by companies such as Tesla and Waymo. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to propose updates to federal safety standards that would eliminate the need for manual brake pedals in vehicles designed without human drivers, while keeping the requirement for conventional vehicles. The pro...
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    Webasto appoints Yanik Cantieni new CFO
    Webasto’s supervisory board has appointed Yanik Cantieni as CFO, effective June 1, 2026. He replaces Joerg Bremer, who had served as CFO since November 2024 and left the company on May 31, 2026, on mutually agreed terms. Cantieni brings more than 25 years of automotive industry experience, having previously served as CFO of Frauenthal Automotive Group and LKQ Europe, and held roles at tier 1 suppliers including Forvia and Magna International. “Yanik Cantieni’s broad operational ...
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    OPmobility wins contracts to supply bumpers and tailgates to Leapmotor in Europe
    OPmobility has won two contracts from Leapmotor International to supply key exterior components for passenger cars in Europe, marking the Chinese automaker’s first awards to the French supplier outside its home market. Under the agreements, OPmobility will deliver front and rear bumpers as well as tailgates for vehicles destined for Europe. Production is scheduled to begin in 2027, with parts to be manufactured at OPmobility’s existing plants in Spain, leveraging its established industrial b...
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    Stardust Power starts site engineering at Muskogee lithium refinery
    Stardust Power has started site engineering activities at its planned lithium refinery in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the project moves from front-end engineering into more detailed execution-stage design. The company said it has hired engineering, procurement and construction firm Brown & Root to carry out the work, which will include site borings and subsurface investigations based on the refinery’s completed Front-End Loading Level 3 engineering design and current 3D plant model. Accor...
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    PennDOT allocates $25 million for western Pennsylvania EV charging stations
    PennDOT has announced $25 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations across a 17-county area of western Pennsylvania, US, as the state moves into the second phase of its effort to expand public charging infrastructure. The investment is part of the community charging phase of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which supports a broader statewide build-out of public charging access. The Shapiro administration said the western Pennsylvania...
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    US Transportation Department proposes removing brake pedal requirement for automated vehicles
    The US administration is considering regulatory changes that could support faster deployment of purpose-built robo-taxis, including vehicles without traditional controls such as steering wheels or brake pedals. The US Transportation Department has proposed updating safety standards to remove the requirement for brake pedals in vehicles designed to operate solely with automated driving systems. The proposal, now open for a 30-day public consultation, could ease deployment for companies such as...
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    Fastned raises €36.5 million through retail bond issue to fund charging network expansion
    Fastned has raised €36.5 million in its second retail bond campaign of 2026, with the European fast-charging operator saying the funds will be used to support further expansion of its network as electric vehicle adoption continues to accelerate. The company said the bond issue attracted thousands of individual retail investors in the Netherlands and Belgium. Of the total raised, €35.1 million came from new investments, which Fastned said marked a company record for a single round, while â...
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    MAN and partners demonstrate 3,000-ampere charging current for electric trucks
    MAN Truck & Bus and its partners in the NEFTON 3000 project have achieved a stable charging current of 3,000 amperes on a test bench, a milestone the company said marks a major step forward in megawatt charging for battery-electric commercial vehicles. The tests were carried out at the Technical University of Munich and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Freiburg, Germany. According to MAN, the results provide important data on the thermal behavior, switching components,...
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    CATL patents thinner battery cell structure for low-profile EVs
    CATL has developed a thinner battery cell design aimed at helping automakers build lower-profile electric vehicles without sacrificing cabin space or battery safety, according to details in a newly approved hardware patent. The new design focuses on one of the long-standing packaging challenges in electric sedans and other low-slung vehicles: the height of the battery pack. By reducing the vertical space required inside the cell, CATL is seeking to make it easier for manufacturers to design v...
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    Rock Tech Lithium struggles with funds but Guben lithium converter facility on track
    Battery materials company Rock Tech Lithium said it remains committed to building a lithium hydroxide converter in Guben, Germany, even as difficulties securing financing continue to delay the project. Company representatives told Guben's city council that the project remains on track despite concerns over its future. Construction has yet to begin because Rock Tech has not secured the approximately €750 million required for the development. The company said attracting private investors rema...
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    Nissan to lead a £10 million UK government-backed V2G research project
    Nissan's European engineering center in Cranfield, England, is heading a £10 million research project focused on integrating advanced charging, energy management and renewable power technologies into electric vehicles, the company said. The three-year initiative, known as Project SUITE (Smart Use of Integrated Technology for EVs), is supported by the British government's DRIVE35 program and is being carried out with a consortium of 10 academic and industry partners. The project is de...
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    General Motors plans all-new dedicated BEV platform
    General Motors (GM) is developing a next-generation electric vehicle platform, internally known as BEV-N, that is expected to replace its current BEV3 architecture as the automaker prepares the next phase of its EV lineup, according to sources familiar with the matter. The new dedicated EV platform is expected to enter production toward the end of 2028 or in early 2029, the sources said. The move would mark a significant update to GM's EV strategy, as BEV3 currently serves as the foundation f...
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    Karma Automotive partners with Line Mobility on elevated autonomous transit platform
    Karma Automotive and Line Mobility announced a partnership aimed at developing new urban transit solutions. Under the agreement, Karma will contribute its expertise in vehicle technology, performance systems and software to support Line Mobility’s elevated, on-demand transportation platform. Line Mobility is developing an autonomous transit system based on raised guideway infrastructure designed to transport passengers above street level. The approach seeks to reduce congestion and safety r...
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    SK Keyfoundry starts mass production of on-chip EMC protection for automotive power integrated circuits
    SK Keyfoundry announced the development of a bidirectional silicon-controlled rectifier (Bi-SCR)-based on-chip electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection technology for automotive semiconductors. The solution has been implemented in the company’s 0.13-micron bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) process and has entered mass production. The technology addresses increasing reliability requirements in vehicles, where electronic components must withstand continuous electrical stress. Unlike conventional ...
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    Sonos teams up with Å koda to deliver premium audio experience in all-new Peaq EV
    Sonos has partnered with Škoda to develop a premium in-car audio system for the automaker’s upcoming flagship electric vehicle, the Škoda Peaq. The collaboration sees Sonos take charge of designing the Peaq’s entire audio environment, shaping how music, voice and entertainment are delivered inside the vehicle. The system will be offered as part of Škoda’s optional Relax Package and has been engineered specifically for the model rather than adapted from existing solutions. Sonos CEO T...
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    US bans Polestar from selling vehicles amid tightening of China-linked connected-vehicle rules
    Polestar will stop selling new vehicles in the US starting with the 2027 model year after failing to secure approval under Washington’s connected vehicle regulations, Reuters reported June 25, citing the Sweden-based electric-vehicle maker. The US Commerce Department denied Polestar authorization under rules that restrict the import and sale of vehicles equipped with connectivity technology tied to mainland China. The regulation, introduced in January 2025 and upheld by the Trump ...
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    Stellantis and Nissan in talks to acquire select assets of Marelli – report
    Stellantis and Nissan are in discussions to acquire select assets from struggling auto parts supplier Marelli Holdings, as efforts intensify to stabilize the company following its recent bankruptcy filing, Reuters reported, citing Bloomberg News. The talks involve a possible split of key businesses. Stellantis is evaluating the purchase of Marelli’s suspension operations across Italy and other markets, while Nissan is said to be interested in acquiring the supplier’s cockpit systems busin...
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    Yarra launches Victoria’s biggest rollout of pole-mounted EV chargers
    Yarra City Council has started rolling out 26 pole-mounted electric vehicle chargers across the municipality, in what it said is the largest deployment of its kind in Victoria, Australia, as the city looks to make EV charging easier for residents without off-street parking. The first of the chargers has now been unveiled, with the rest due to be installed through June and July. The council said the rollout is intended to support residents and businesses as interest in EV ownership rises, part...
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    Indonesia identifies $121 billion in EV battery supply chain investment opportunities
    Indonesia is seeking to draw major foreign investment into electric vehicle battery production, with $121 billion in opportunities identified across the sector's supply chain. Ahmad Faisal Suralaga, director of downstreaming strategy and governance at Indonesia's Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming, said the investment scope includes mineral processing, battery materials, battery cell production and electric vehicle manufacturing. He outlined the opportunities on June 24 at the Kore...
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    SWTCH Energy and Parking Boss link EV charging with parking access for multifamily properties
    SWTCH Energy has partnered with Parking Boss to combine electric vehicle charging and parking management for apartment and condominium communities, in a move aimed at simplifying access for residents and improving control for property managers. The integration connects SWTCH’s smart EV chargers with Parking Boss NFC Boss Tags, allowing residents to start or stop charging sessions with a single tap of the same access card used for parking. The companies said the setup removes the need for se...
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