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    From ‘eyes-off’ hype to ‘hands-free’ reality: Premium OEMs bet big on L2+
    While automakers from China to North America have publicly confirmed their intentions to pursue Level 3, others most notably the early adopter German premiums are subtly easing off their Level 3 ambitions as their latest Level 2+ systems come to market. BMW, Mercedes‑Benz and Stellantis all went to market with highly publicized Level 3 plans, and both German automakers have Level 3 systems in market today in very limited availability. But each has discovered that the combination of high cos...
    BEV-native leadership and established OEM transition in SDV readiness
    The recent adoption by many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of an electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture based on zone controllers supporting a software-defined vehicle (SDV) is slowly replacing distributed electronic control architectures that rely on small pieces of control code housed and distributed widely inside isolated electronic control units (ECUs). This new approach centralizes the hardware processing and memory in fewer, more powerful control units that will house functional...
    UK awards Agratas funding for major EV battery gigafactory in Somerset
    The UK government has awarded about £380 million in funding to Agratas, the battery arm of India's Tata Group, to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), according to the government-backed Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). This investment forms part of a broader £470 million government grant package. The funding will support Agratas' planned gigafactory in Somerset, UK, enhancing domestic electric vehicle battery production and strengthening supply chains for zero-emission ...
    Toronto Hydro launches pilot to provide 480-V access for public EV fast charging
    Toronto Hydro announced a new pilot program aimed at giving local electric vehicle charging providers direct access to 480-volt power, with the goal of simplifying grid connections and making it faster and easier to expand public EV fast-charging stations across the city. The pilot is intended to expedite the building of EV fast-charging infrastructure by addressing the common mismatch between most direct current (DC) fast chargers, which operate at 480 V, and utility-owned transformers, includi...
    Marelli to showcase in-cabin SDV innovations at Auto China 2026
    Marelli will showcase its latest in-cabin innovations at Auto China 2026 in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. The company will demonstrate how the convergence of electronics and interiors enables a unified, software-defined cockpit that combines computing, AI, high-performance MiniLED full array local dimming (FALD), HorizonView pillar-to-pillar displays and advanced interior technologies to create smart, immersive and affordable experiences in the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs)...
    Tesla adds Sunwoda to its global supply chain to drive battery costs down
    Tesla is expanding its supply chain footprint in mainland China, with Sunwoda officially entering the company's global supply chain, according to mainland Chinese media outlet 36Kr, which cited multiple industry sources. Through its electric vehicle battery subsidiary, Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery Co. Ltd. (Sunwoda EVB), Sunwoda has become the US EV maker's fifth global power battery supplier. The new power batteries have already begun shipping from Sunwoda's manufacturing facility in Yiw...
    BMW Canada integrates Tesla Supercharger and Shell Recharge networks for customers
    BMW Group Canada has announced a major expansion of public charging access and ease of use for BMW and MINI electric vehicle drivers. The company is introducing Shell Recharge integration within the My BMW and MINI apps and compatibility with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) Tesla Supercharger network. These enhancements are intended to improve day-to-day convenience, streamline trip planning and payment, and make use of North America's extensive fast-charging infrastructure. Sh...
    Cylib joins 25-partner German consortium to develop sodium-ion battery recycling process
    Cylib is joining 25 German manufacturers and research institutes in the SIB:DE Entwicklung project to develop Europe's first industrial recycling process for sodium-ion batteries. The project, supported by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), runs from March 2026 to February 2029 with €14.5 million in total funding. It focuses on producing large-format, market-ready sodium-ion cells and evaluating their recyclability, with the aim of building Europe's indus...
    Intel joins SpaceX and Tesla to build Texas semiconductor factory
    Intel will participate with SpaceX and Tesla in building a new US semiconductor factory in Texas, US, although the extent of its role has not been detailed. In a corporate post on X, Intel said its ability to design, fabricate and package ultrahigh-performance chips at scale will support Terafab's aim to produce 1 terawatt per year of compute to power future advances in AI and robotics. Tesla CEO Elon Musk had announced in March a collaboration between SpaceX and Tesla to develop chips for AI...
    MOIA America and Uber begin autonomous ID. Buzz testing in Los Angeles
    MOIA America, a Volkswagen Group company focused on autonomous mobility technology, and Uber Technologies announced the start of on-road validation testing of purpose-built, autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, marking the next phase of the strategic partnership they introduced in 2025. MOIA plans to scale its fleet during this testing phase to more than 100 autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles, which are a core element of its turnkey autonomous mobility platform, with onboard human operators su...
    Wallbox signs restructuring plan and secures €11 million interim financing
    Wallbox NV announced that it has signed its restructuring plan and related agreements on the terms previously disclosed on April 1. The company described itself as a global provider of electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions and referred to Wallbox together with its consolidated subsidiaries as the Group. In connection with the signing of the restructuring plan, the Group has secured €11 million in interim financing. This consists of a €5.65 million bridge loan from...
    Renault Group unifies European EV charging services under new Plug Inn brand
    Renault Group has announced that it is bringing together all of its charging activities and related services under a single name, Plug Inn, as part of its electric development strategy in Europe. The objective is to unify, clarify and strengthen its charging ecosystem to support the large-scale rollout of electric mobility across Europe. The name change will take effect from April for fast-charging stations in France and by the end of 2026 for other services. Charging activities, which were p...
    Posco Holdings expands Argentina lithium resources with acquisition of Hombre Muerto Norte salt flat
    Posco Holdings has finalized the acquisition of an additional lithium salt flat in Argentina as part of its efforts to strengthen competitiveness in the global lithium supply chain. The company announced on April 9 that its subsidiary, Posco Argentina, completed the 100% acquisition of the mining rights for the Hombre Muerto Norte salt flat from the Canadian company Lithium South on April 7. The acquisition, which follows an investment plan announced in November 2025, is valued at approximately ...
    Pony.ai, Verne and Uber launch commercial robo-taxi service in Zagreb, Croatia
    Pony.ai announced that its robo-taxi program in partnership with Verne and Uber has begun commercial service in Zagreb, Croatia. Members of the public can now book and pay for Pony.ai-powered robo-taxi rides through the Verne app, with access via the Uber app to follow. The initial service zone covers key districts of Zagreb, operating daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and initially spans approximately 90 square kilometers across the wider Zagreb city center area, including Zagreb Airport, with...
    Kodiak AI and DriveOhio complete autonomous trucking program across Ohio and Indiana
    Kodiak AI announced the successful completion of an autonomous trucking program in Ohio, US, conducted in partnership with DriveOhio, the state's centralized hub for connected and autonomous vehicle testing and development. This program marked Kodiak's first operational deployment outside the Sunbelt and involved stakeholders from Ohio and Indiana, US, who experienced autonomous long-haul trucking firsthand on Interstate 70. Kodiak's work with DriveOhio was hosted in collaboration with the Ohio ...
    CATL drives adoption of battery-swap technology in Guangzhou, mainland China
    Mainland Chinese battery giant CATL has signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Guangzhou Public Transport Group to jointly plan a taxi battery-swap network in Guangzhou, mainland China. The agreement was signed in Ningde, Fujian province, where CATL is headquartered.  According to a statement, the two companies will carry out in-depth cooperation in battery supply and maintenance, recycling and battery-swap networks. The two companies will also explore emerging sector...
    Xpeng plans to set up an EV plant in Thailand
    Xpeng is conducting a feasibility study to establish a manufacturing plant in Thailand to support its export market, with a final decision expected within 1–2 years. According to Apiwan Singthaweesak, chief executive of Xpeng Thailand, the company is assessing and discussing investment opportunities in Thailand, including talks with a local company. She said Thailand offers strong potential for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), supported by government incentives that have attracted investme...
    Fastned announces new leadership appointments in Europe
    Fastned, the European fast-charging company, has appointed three senior executives to strengthen leadership in France, Switzerland and Denmark, as it enters its next phase of growth in these markets. Fastned announced that it has appointed Sarah Wodehouse, Christine Zingg-Graf and Jesper Krüger Soendergaard, who are tasked to lead France, Switzerland and Denmark, respectively. These appointments reflect Fastned's next step in Europe, focused on accelerating market...
    Valeo inaugurates vision camera assembly line at Sanand Facility in India
    Valeo Brain Division has inaugurated a new high-definition (HD) surround-view camera production line at the Sanand Facility in Gujarat, India. The new production line will focus on high-volume manufacturing of next-generation vision camera systems for major original equipment manufacturers in India. These systems are intended to enhance driver assistance, improve road safety and support growing demand for autonomous and semi-autonomous driving technologies in the region. The ...
    BMW Group and Rimac Technology develop Gen6 high-voltage battery for new all-electric i7
    BMW Group is cooperating with Rimac Technology (Croatia) on the new all-electric BMW i7, with the aim of bringing the Gen6 technology developed by BMW for an innovative high-voltage storage system, designed for more range and higher charging speed, to the new all-electric BMW 7 Series Sedan. The sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology is being introduced into the BMW brand's top-of-the-range all-electric model in the form of its 4695 lithium-ion cylindrical cell, which is characterized by a 20...
    SKF consolidates manufacturing presence in Mexico to improve long-term competitiveness
    SKF is consolidating its manufacturing presence in the Americas as part of the ongoing separation of its Automotive business. The consolidation will result in one of the company’s plants in Monterrey, Mexico, becoming redundant. Consequently, its manufacturing capacity will be relocated to SKF’s Automotive operations in Puebla and its Industrial operations in La Silla, also in the Monterrey area. The consolidation is expected to strengthen SKF’s long-term...
    Xpeng launches 2026 MONA M03 sedan with upgraded range and intelligent driving features
    Xpeng Motors has officially launched the 2026 MONA M03, an updated version of its entry-level sedan, priced from 119,800 yuan to 151,800 yuan (approximately $16,500-$20,900) across six variants. The Ultra SE variant is scheduled to begin deliveries in August. The model targets younger buyers by combining competitive pricing with upgraded AI-driven driving capabilities, an improved maximum range of 640 km (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle [CLTC]) and enhanced smart features, alongside a s...
    Waymo expands testing to Chicago amid legislative push to legalize autonomous vehicles
    Waymo has begun testing its autonomous vehicles in Chicago, where the vehicles are currently operated by human safety drivers to map roads and collect data. Full autonomous deployment is not yet allowed, as the company awaits regulatory approval. In parallel, Illinois lawmakers are evaluating the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act, introduced by Rep. Kam Buckner. The bill proposes allowing driverless commercial vehicles in densely populated counties and select regions, but it remains stalle...
    India’s Ola Electric unveils in-house developed LFP battery cell in 46100 cylindrical format
    India's Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. has announced in-house development of a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell in the 46100 cylindrical format. The company described the new 46100 LFP cell as a cell with a larger form factor compared to its existing nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cell. Ola's regulatory filing said that this newly developed 46100 format LFP cell is ready for commercial deployment and is expected to start entering Ola Electric's product lineup from next quarter. Th...
    Pony.ai wins approval for by-invite autonomous rides in Singapore with ComfortDelGro
    Pony.ai announced that its autonomous mobility service in Singapore, operated in collaboration with ComfortDelGro, has received regulatory approval to enter by-invite rides, which is the final phase before public-facing services. The progress in Singapore reflects Pony.ai's ongoing collaboration with local partners and regulators to support the deployment of autonomous mobility in Singapore. The autonomous mobility service operates on a 12-kilometer route in north-east Punggol, conn...
    BMW prepares its Munich plant to produce all-electric i3 sedan
    BMW Group Plant Munich is nearing a major milestone in its transformation, with the start of series production of the BMW i3, the second model in the Neue Klasse range. The production is scheduled to start in August. This marks the beginning of the rollout of the Neue Klasse within the BMW Group's global production network. Milan Nedeljković, member of the BMW AG management board, Production, said that the BMW iFACTORY provides a consistent, strategic framework for production, suppor...
    Microvast, Iveco Group deepen partnership, announce next-generation battery technology
    Microvast Holdings Inc. and Iveco Group NV have expanded their long-standing partnership focused on advancing electric battery solutions across Europe, a collaboration that has been ongoing since 2017 and has aimed to deliver sustainable transportation and support the transition toward electrified fleets. The partnership initially centered on the Iveco eDaily project, for which Microvast supplied battery systems based on VDA modules and 52-ampere-hour (Ah) cells. This platform remains in...
    U Power to launch Hong Kong taxi battery-swapping operations in Q2 2026
    U Power Ltd., a provider of specialized solutions for next-generation energy networks and intelligent transportation systems, announced that after securing an order for 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks in Thailand and completing production of the first batch of vehicles, its Hong Kong taxi battery-swapping project is expected to complete station deployment and commence operations in the second quarter of 2026. This development is described as marking a new stage of full commercial rollou...
    Einride publishes voluntary safety self-assessment for autonomous trucks
    Einride AB (Einride), a technology company focused on cost-efficient electric and autonomous freight operations, announced the publication of its Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment (VSSA), becoming the first operator of SEA Level 4 cab-less trucks to do so. The VSSA presents the company's comprehensive approach to the safe design, testing, deployment and operation of its all-electric, heavy-duty autonomous trucks. The company continues to engage proactively with the US Transportation Department...
    Octopus Energy rolls out cheaper curbside charging in the UK
    Octopus Energy has introduced a new offer designed to make switching to electric vehicles cheaper and more accessible for people without driveways by providing 50% cheaper curbside charging. Through Octopus Electric Vehicles (OEV), described as the UK's largest EV-only leasing company, new customers can now charge on-street from as little as 22.5 pence per kilowatt-hour, equivalent to 7 pence a mile. This aims to address the finding that a third of motorists feel home charging is the final "n...
    Tesla opens largest Supercharger project on expressways in Chongqing, mainland China
    Tesla has launched 55 Supercharger stations across expressways in Chongqing, mainland China. The US-based electric-car maker opened these advanced charging stations simultaneously across highways in Chongqing in Southwest China on March 28. At a launch ceremony at the Dazu Rock Carvings express service area, Huang Lei, general manager of Tesla Western China, said the new sites are equipped with Tesla’s V4 Supercharger technology. The stations are strategically positioned along key tran...
    Everged launches Zero Cost Swap Program to upgrade failing EV chargers for site hosts
    Everged, a North American energy technology company based in Vienna, Virginia, announced the launch of its Zero Cost Swap Program on April 2. The program is a turnkey solution aimed at helping property owners and site hosts replace broken, outdated, out-of-warranty, or unsupported electric vehicle charging stations with modern, networked equipment at zero up-front cost. The initiative responds to ongoing concerns within the EV community about unreliable charging experiences, which have been c...
    LG Energy Solution sues Volvo Cars in South Korea over battery patent dispute
    LG Energy Solution has filed a patent lawsuit against Volvo Cars over vehicles equipped with mainland Chinese batteries. According to industry sources, the company recently sought a preliminary injunction to block alleged patent infringement by Volvo Korea. The case involves the electric sport utility vehicle EX30, which uses prismatic nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) batteries manufactured by mainland Chinese battery-maker Sunwoda. In addition to the injunction request, LG Energy Solution submi...
    Minieye expands autonomous logistics through neueHCT JV
    Minieye announced it will jointly establish a new company with neueHCT to integrate their strengths in technology, capital and market access. The partnership will initially focus on autonomous logistics solutions, with plans to expand into multiscenario robotic delivery systems and to build a full-stack capability from research and development to global deployment. NeueHCT, established in 2022 by Horizon Robotics and Aumovio, is described as a leading global supplier of intelligent driving ...
    ChargeZone plans to deploy over 1,000 fast-charging stations across India’s national highway corridors by end FY 2027
    ChargeZone, one of India's largest charge-point operators (CPOs), plans to deploy more than 1,000 supercharging stations under a Dealer Owned, Company Operated (DOCO) franchise model across key national highway corridors by the end of fiscal year 2027. ChargeZone's plan will position the rollout as the largest franchise-based electric vehicle charging expansion in India to date. The company said that this initiative is aligned with the Indian government's PM E-Drive program, which has earmark...
    BP Pulse breaks ground to build its first large-scale EV charging hub at Melbourne airport
    BP Pulse has begun construction of its first large-scale electric vehicle charging hub in Australia, located within the Melbourne Airport precinct and planned for completion in 2026. The hub will feature 24 charging bays with 150-kilowatt and 300-kW chargers, two accessible bays, drive-through bays for larger vehicles, a bathroom, and a canopy. BP Pulse Australia General Manager Antoine Denis said the charging hub is an important part of BP Pulse's growing network across Australia. He said...
    Novelic enters India with ASPER radar platform for ADAS applications
    Novelic, a Serbia-based supplier of millimeter-wave radar solutions, has entered the Indian market through its newly incorporated entity, Novelic India Private Ltd., which is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The expansion will allow Novelic, in which the Indian supplier Sona Comstar acquired a 54% equity stake in 2023, to target the growing demand for advanced driver assistance systems across India's rapidly expanding mobility sector. Earlier in 2026, Novelic, together wit...
    Wallbox agrees to final restructuring terms with creditors and shareholders to refinance debt
    Wallbox NV has agreed to the final terms for implementing a comprehensive restructuring plan, subject to the signing of the relevant documentation, court approval and customary conditions. This agreement builds on the preliminary agreements announced on Dec. 1, 2025, and March 4, and formalizes the restructuring terms and reflects progress toward full implementation. The plan has been agreed with major financial creditors representing more than 83% of the group's financial debt, certain ...
    Gujarat Fluorochemicals subsidiary GFCL EV secures $80 million from global marquee investor
    Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd.'s subsidiary GFCL EV, an integrated battery materials company, has raised approximately $80 million from a global marquee investor, according to an exchange filing. This fundraising follows an earlier $50 million raise from the International Finance Corp. (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, bringing the total capital raised to $130 million. The combined funds will be deployed to drive high-value manufacturing, create employment opportunities, and strengthen t...
    Baidu robo-taxi system failure in Wuhan, China disrupts traffic, raises safety concerns
    A large-scale robo-taxi outage involving Baidu’s Apollo Go fleet brought traffic to a standstill in Wuhan, China after a system malfunction caused multiple autonomous vehicles to halt mid-road, according to a report from BBC News. Local police stated that a “system failure” triggered the incident March 31, leaving at least 100 Apollo Go robo-taxis immobilized across busy roads. Videos circulating on Chinese social media platforms showed driverless cars stranded in traffic, in some cases...
    Osprey opens new superfast EV charging hub in Evesham, UK
    Osprey Charging has opened a new flagship ultra-rapid EV charging hub at Twyford Services in Evesham, providing one of the region's largest public charging locations on its nationwide network. The site, which offers 16 ultra-rapid chargers, is located just off the A46 and A44, strengthening charging coverage on a key route linking the Midlands, South West and Wales. This area has been identified by National Highways as a cold spot in the provision of rapid charging on the Strategic Road Netwo...
    LG Energy Solution joins SDVerse marketplace with battery software for software-defined vehicles
    LG Energy Solution announced that it has joined SDVerse, becoming the first battery company to enter the business-to-business (B2B) automotive software marketplace. The move reflects the company's expansion beyond battery manufacturing into software and services for next-generation vehicles. SDVerse, co-founded in 2024 by General Motors, Magna and Wipro, is described as the automotive industry's first B2B marketplace for automotive software, where sellers list software solution...
    Milepost acquires Mer’s Swedish everyday EV charging network
    Milepost AB, described as Sweden's first independent electric vehicle-charging operator focusing on everyday charging (alternating current [AC]), has acquired Mer's Swedish network of charging stations for everyday charging. The transaction covers approximately 250 charge points located across Sweden, from Åre in the north to Malmö in the south. Most of these charge points deliver up to 22 kilowatts, with a few capable of up to 50 kW. The agreement is in line with Mer's strategy to fully fo...
    Jaguar Land Rover, Chery revive Freelander as independent EV brand in mainland China
    The joint venture between Chery Automobile and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced the revival of the Freelander brand, unveiling an aggressive product road map aimed at mainland China's luxury electric vehicle market. At an event in Shanghai on March 31, Freelander was elevated to an independent brand that will roll out six EV models over the next five years, averaging one new vehicle every six months, with the first model slated to debut in mainland China in the second half of 2026. To suppor...
    SPIE and FLASH team up to roll out electric truck charging infrastructure in France
    SPIE CityNetworks, a French subsidiary of SPIE, is rolling out its e-Vadea Truck charging network across Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône (APRR) service stations in partnership with the FLASH investment platform. Seven high-power charging stations specifically designed for electric heavy-goods vehicles are being added to the existing e-Vadea network installed at APRR service stations. This network, described as the largest belonging to a single operator on French motorways, is adapting ...
    Weride and Grab launch Ai.R autonomous ride service in Punggol residential estate
    WeRide and Grab have officially started public operations for the Ai.R (Autonomously Intelligent Ride) service in Punggol, marking Singapore's first autonomous passenger service deployed within a residential estate. This follows a community engagement phase that began in January, during which more than 1,000 passengers, including Punggol residents and community leaders, trialed the service and provided feedback that helped improve the ride experience. The Ai.R fleet has accumulated 30,000 k...
    NTSB faults Ford Bluecruise driver assistance system in fatal US crashes
    The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on March 31 criticized Ford Motor's hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise for failing to ensure drivers were not distracted before two fatal collisions in the US. In a three-hour hearing, the agency also faulted the lack of government regulations on driver assistance systems and raised questions about claims made by automakers. It said the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration should issue comprehensive guidelines t...
    BMW plans to relocate recycling center to Wackersdorf site in Germany
    BMW is relocating its Recycling and Dismantling Center (RDC) from Unterschleißheim to the company's Wackersdorf site, both in Bavaria, Germany, where it will significantly expand the facility into a technologically advanced competence center for circularity. Commissioning of the new site is scheduled for early 2029. “Our new competence center in Wackersdorf will be a core component of our circular value chain and will help make the mobility of the future more&...
    Volvo Cars to consolidate global production of Polestar 3 electric SUV at Ridgeville plant in US
    Volvo Cars and Polestar will consolidate the global production of the Polestar 3 all-electric sport utility vehicle at Volvo Cars' plant in Ridgeville outside Charleston in South Carolina, US. The Polestar 3 is also produced in Chengdu, mainland China. Both Volvo Cars and Polestar are owned by the mainland Chinese automotive group Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. This change further reinforces the strategic role of Volvo's US plant as a key manufacturing site for Volvo Cars and Polestar, enabled...
    Posco International launches CVC fund to build global heavy rare earth supply chain
    Posco International is developing a global supply chain for heavy rare earth elements used in electric vehicle traction motors and has launched its first Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund in partnership with Posco Investment. The fund totals 25 billion won (approximately $16.6 million), and its first strategic move is an investment of 8 billion won in a domestic specialist in rare earth separation and refining. This fund is intended to function as a strategic investment platform for techno...
    Weride and Uber launch fully driverless Level 4 robo-taxis in Dubai
    WeRide and Uber Technologies have launched fully driverless robo-taxi fare-charging operations in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, as part of the first batch of Level 4 robo-taxis to enter commercial service in the city. The launch marks a milestone in the companies' expanding autonomous vehicle partnership and supports Dubai's objective for 25% of journeys to be autonomous by 2030. Public commercial operations began without a vehicle operator onboard along routes in Jumeirah and Umm Suq...
    Valeo launches new electric powertrain manufacturing line in Pune, India
    Valeo has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing line dedicated to electric powertrain systems at its Pune, India, plant in the presence of Velusamy R, president, Automotive Business, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.; and Xavier Dupont, Valeo Power Division CEO. Valeo has been selected by Mahindra to provide the electric powertrain for its new Born Electric platform. The Pune facility features highly advanced manufacturing capabilities to produce the 3-in-1 electric axle (e-axle), inte...
    Toyota to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as equal shareholders in Cellcentric
    Daimler Truck AG, the Volvo Group, Cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corp. have signed a nonbinding agreement to cooperate in the fuel-cell system joint venture Cellcentric, the three companies said in a joint announcement on March 31. The three automakers intend to collaborate based on an equal shareholding with Toyota as the third JV partner to Cellcentric. The partnership aims to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles and other heavy-duty applications wi...
    Nissan recalls new LEAF in Japan over high-voltage battery safety risk
    On March 27, Nissan issued a recall in Japan for the new LEAF due to a high-voltage battery issue. In a statement, the automaker said the recall was due to improperly manufactured electrode plates used in the battery cells, which could cause fragments to adhere to the modules. If the battery is repeatedly charged, it can short-circuit, triggering a malfunction warning or, in the worst-case scenario, overheating or even catching fire. Only one fire has been reported, involv...
    DENSO adopts new mid-term management plan CORE 2030, targeting sales of $50 billion, operating margin of over 10%
    On March 31, 2026, DENSO Corp.'s board of directors approved a new mid-term management plan, called CORE 2030, covering the fiscal years 2026/27 through 2030/31. Under the new management plan, the Japan-based leading automotive supplier aims to achieve sales of over ¥8 trillion, an operating profit margin exceeding 10%, and a return on equity (ROE) exceeding 11%. For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, DENSO is expecting sales of ¥7.4 trillion, an operating profit margin of 7.2%, and an R...
    Avanci Vehicle signs new 4G and 5G licensing deals with mainland Chinese automakers
    Patents licensing platform Avanci Vehicle has announced that seven automakers headquartered in mainland China have concluded a total of 10 license agreements across its 4G Vehicle and 5G Vehicle licensing programs. The company said that these agreements demonstrate continued momentum in an important and fast-growing segment of the global automotive industry and described this development as an important step forward, with additional announcements expected in the coming months. Laurie Fit...
    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 ...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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 ...
    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...
    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...
    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 ...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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....
    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 ...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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 ...
    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 ...
    Stellantis expands Tesla Supercharger access for BEV customers in North America
    Stellantis has significantly expanded the fast-charging coverage for its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) customers across North America. Stellantis BEV customers now have access to over 27,500 Tesla Supercharger locations using the Free2move Charge app and a Free2move Charge North American Charging System (NACS)-CCS1 DC adapter. This expansion enables easier long-distance travel and everyday charging for owners of Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Maserati BEVs. This development is a significant mi...
    TotalEnergies adds 200 charging points in Camden, UK
    French energy company TotalEnergies has installed about 200 new electric vehicle charging points across 80 sites in Camden, UK, according to a Transport Energy news report published on March 18. The company has installed 170 new charge points, including 18 rapid charge points capable of delivering up to 100 kW of peak power. According to TotalEnergies, these newly installed EV chargers will be powered entirely by electricity generated from renewable energy sources. With the new installatio...
    Nano One advances LFP production capacity expansion at Candiac facility
    Nano One has provided an update on its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) production capacity expansion project at its Candiac, Quebec, facility. The project aims to increase production capacity by 800 metric tons per annum. As of now, detailed engineering work is progressing as planned, with a target completion date set for July. Major equipment purchase orders have been made with suppliers in France, Germany and other countries. The selection of vendors for the remaining major equipment packages ...
    Eve Energy builds first prototypes of two new all-solid-state batteries in mainland China
    Eve Energy has successfully produced two new all-solid-state batteries named Longquan No. 3 and Longquan No. 4, marking a significant advancement in next-generation battery technology. These batteries were officially rolled out on March 17 at the company's facility in Chengdu, Sichuan province, in mainland China. The Longquan No. 3 is designed for consumer electronics, capable of operating in low-pressure environments below 2 megapascals (MPa) with high volumetric energy density. Meanwh...
    Ionity opens two new EV charging sites in Scotland
    Ionity, a leading high-powered charging (HPC) network, has opened two new electric vehicle charging sites in the Scottish Highlands. The sites are situated near Fort William, close to Ben Nevis (Northwestern Scotland, UK), and in Inshes, Inverness. The Fort William site represents Ionity's 12th location in Scotland, following the opening of its 11th site in Inverness two weeks prior. This expansion aligns with the Scottish government's plans to develop high-powered EV infrastructure...
    Polestar secures $300 million in new equity investments
    Polestar announced March 16 that it has secured $300 million in equity investments from a group of purchasers, including Crédit Agricole CIB, Vida Finance SA, Innovator Ltd., and Proximastar Holdings Co. Ltd. As part of this arrangement, the purchasers have entered a put option deal with a subsidiary of Geely Sweden Holdings AB, allowing them an exit option with guaranteed returns in three years. These arrangements mirror previous equity financing agreements from December 2025 and February 2...
    Ionna expands EV charging network with automaker-backed loyalty programs and benefits
    Ionna, a high-speed charging network backed by eight automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota — has opened 100 charging sites over a year and has 340 more in its pipeline. Currently operating just under 1,000 charging bays and with 3,700 more such charging facilities planned, Ionna has also launched new benefits for electric vehicle buyers from its funding automakers, such as a 10% discount for General Motors EVs on charging sessions. ...
    Exicom inaugurates advanced manufacturing facility in Hyderabad to boost EV infrastructure
    Exicom Tele-Systems Ltd. inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Hyderabad on March 16, making a significant capital investment in India's power electronics sector. The plant, constructed at a cost of 2.16 billion rupees (approximately $23.3 million), covers 280,000 square feet of built-up area on a total land footprint of 18.4 acres. It is projected to generate over 750 jobs in the region. It enhances Exicom's production capacity by 2.5 times, serving both domestic and export markets. ...
    General Motors and LG Energy Solution shift Tennessee plant to produce energy storage batteries
    General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution are converting an electric vehicle battery plant in Tennessee, US, to produce batteries for energy storage systems. This transition is through their joint venture, Ultium Cells, which will recall 700 previously laid-off workers to begin lithium iron phosphate battery production in the second quarter. The layoffs, which affected workers in Tennessee and Ohio, were initially due to reduced EV sales, impacting operations until mid-2026. The shift toward...
    RAW Charging partners with Landsec to build largest destination EV charging hub in the UK
    RAW Charging has partnered with Landsec to establish the UK's largest destination electric vehicle charging hub at Bluewater. The initiative is part of a £24.5 million national rollout in popular retail destinations. The initiative aims to deliver 1,000 new charging bays across 28 Landsec locations, including Bluewater, Gunwharf Quays, White Rose Shopping Centre and Brighton Marina. Some sites are already operational. The planned EV charging network is designed to meet customer dem...
    BYD plans to roll out 1,500-kW flash chargers in Europe
    Leading mainland Chinese automaker BYD plans to introduce its first set of flash-charging stations outside of mainland China. These new-generation flash chargers are capable of providing up to 1,500 kilowatts to a single electric vehicle. The installation of these high-power charging stations is slated to begin in the coming weeks with the launch of the updated Denza Z9GT model in Europe. The said EV model will debut in Paris on April 8. The BYD Denza Z9GT is powered by the company's ...
    Faurecia Clarion Electronics relocates global headquarters to Japan
    Faurecia Clarion Electronics (FCE), a business group of French automotive supplier Forvia, has established its new global headquarters in Saitama, Japan, with effect from March 17, 2025. In late 2024, FCE relocated its headquarters to Shanghai. This move involves relocating key decision-makers from its current offices in Japan and France, aligned with the registered legal entities. The relocation aims to meet regulatory requirements, strengthen its market presence in Japan and Asia, and advan...
    VinFast extends free EV charging in Asian markets to boost EV adoption
    VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced the extension of its free EV charging program in India, Indonesia and the Philippines until March 31, 2029. This initiative aims to promote the adoption of EVs in these markets. The extended policy allows all VinFast EV owners in the three countries to charge their vehicles at no cost using the infrastructure provided by V-Green. This benefit is available to both new and existing customers, and also applies to driv...
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