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    Is the automotive industry facing another chip crisis? Nexperia's control shift raises questions
    On Oct. 13, the Dutch government took control of Nexperia, a semiconductor manufacturer owned by mainland China's Wingtech.. This intervention aims to safeguard critical technological capabilities in the Netherlands and Europe, as approximately 80% of Nexperia's production capacity is based in mainland China, raising alarms about potential supply chain disruptions in the automotive industry. Who is exposed? While German original equipment manufacturers have been the first to raise the alar...
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    Dutch move on Nexperia triggers nervousness among auto suppliers and OEMs
    On Monday, Oct. 13, the Dutch government took a decisive step to assume control of Nexperia, the Nijmegen-based semiconductor manufacturer owned by mainland China’s Wingtech. Officials described the intervention as “highly exceptional,” citing governance shortcomings, national security risks and the need to safeguard critical technological capabilities for the Netherlands and Europe. Nexperia, headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, has been owned by Wingtech since 2018. Wingtech is...
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    WeRide and Grab begin autonomous vehicle trials in Singapore's Punggol district
    WeRide and Grab have received approval from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) to deploy their full Ai.R (Autonomously Intelligent Ride) fleet for autonomous vehicle testing across the entire Punggol residential district, Singapore.  The testing began in mid-October, and with LTA clearance in hand, WeRide and Grab plan to quadruple the number of test runs on their shuttle service routes in Punggol by year-end. The Ai.R fleet comprises 11 vehicles — 10 five-passenger GXR ...
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    BYD India expects 20% EV penetration by 2030 in the subcontinent’s car market
    BYD India is optimistic about the country's electric vehicle prospects, predicting a 20% penetration in passenger car EVs by 2030. Rajeev Chauhan, head of Electric PV Business at BYD India, has outlined the company's strategic focus on addressing consumer needs beyond awareness at the India EV Conclave. He emphasized that EV buyers seek value propositions, and residual value concerns need attention. This marks a shift from awareness to addressing practical challenges within the Indian EV mark...
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    Gulf Oil plans to increase local content in its EV chargers in India
    Gulf Oil Lubricants India is actively advancing its localization efforts within the electric vehicle charging sector, having already achieved approximately 55% localization and aiming for further progress. The news was disclosed by the company's Managing Director and CEO Ravi Chawla, on the sidelines of the India EV Conclave. During the panel discussion at Autocar Professional's event held at Hyatt Regency in Delhi, Chawla detailed Gulf Oil's comprehensive approach to e-mobility, noting that ...
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    Toyota launches new EV battery plant in North Carolina, US
    In a press release dated Nov. 12, Toyota announced that it has commenced operations at its new $13.9 billion battery manufacturing plant in Liberty, North Carolina — the company’s first battery plant outside Japan and its 11th US facility. The state-of-the-art plant is expected to create up to 5,100 new American jobs and serve as a cornerstone for Toyota’s expanding portfolio of electrified vehicles. Toyota also announced that it plans to additionally invest up to $10 billion over the n...
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    CATL advances efforts to restart major lithium mine in China after months of inactivity
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) has made progress toward restarting a major lithium mine in mainland China that has been inactive since August. The company has been informed of the cost for the rights to the mine, indicating progress in negotiations with the authorities. This could lead to an increased lithium supply, which is vital for electric vehicles and grid storage globally. Receiving notification about the payment provides CATL with a clearer path for resuming productio...
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    Tesla Supercharger live availability comes to Google Maps
    Tesla's Supercharger network, renowned for its reliability, has become easier to access with the integration of live availability data on Google Maps. This update enables users to view real-time information about Tesla Superchargers, including the number of available stalls at each location, directly in Google Maps. Previously, this feature was exclusive to Tesla owners, who could access it through their vehicle's navigation system or the Tesla app. However, it is now accessible to anyone using ...
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    Waymo expands robo-taxi services to freeway rides in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix
    Waymo announced plans to expand its robo-taxi services to include freeway rides across San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. The company already operates in parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and is now extending its operations to San Jose, California, including servicing Mineta San Jose International Airport, which joins Phoenix Sky Harbor as part of Waymo's airport service area. In the backdrop of this expansion, Tesla is enhancing its robo-taxi service by incorporating safety monit...
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    BASF Coatings opens advanced automotive OEM coatings facility in Germany
    BASF Coatings has inaugurated a production facility for automotive original equipment manufacturing coatings at its Muenster site in Germany. The new plant focuses on producing high-demand colors and aims to ensure consistent product quality and improved production efficiency. This investment marks a strategic milestone that strengthens BASF Coatings' competitiveness in high-volume coatings, leveraging advanced automation to support sustainable operations and enhance process reliability. This...
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    Novonix, Stellantis terminate offtake agreement for supply of synthetic graphite
    Novonix Ltd., a battery materials and technology company, announced that it has mutually decided with its strategic partner FCA, the US-based subsidiary of Stellantis, to terminate their offtake agreement for the supply of synthetic graphite effective immediately. According to the company, the agreement was terminated because the two companies could not agree on the specifications for the battery cell product and the mass production milestones. The offtake agreement, which was initial...
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    Westwater Resources announces unexpected termination of offtake agreement by Stellantis
    Westwater Resources Inc., a critical minerals company specializing in battery-grade natural graphite, has announced a strategic update following a significant development. On Nov. 3, FCA US LLC, a subsidiary of Stellantis NV, unexpectedly terminated its binding offtake agreement with Westwater. The agreement was previously signed by the two companies in July 2024. Notably, Stellantis was one of three companies, alongside SK On and Hiller Carbon, that had signed offtake agreements with...
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    Toyota delays battery factory project in Japan amid declining EV demand
    Japan's largest automaker Toyota Motor has postponed its electric vehicle battery factory project in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan, for the second time due to reduced demand for EVs. Seitaro Hattori, the governor of the southwestern prefecture, confirmed the decision following a meeting with Koji Sato, president of Toyota. The factory's commencement has been rescheduled from its original 2028 timeline. The company plans to use the coming year to reassess the project, and some capacity at the site...
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    Wireless Mobility becomes wholly German-owned subsidiary
    Wireless Mobility, a German producer of cellular automotive modules, announced that its automotive division has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Wireless Mobility Holding GmbH, establishing the company as entirely German-owned. This development enhances the company's status as a trusted and independent Western supplier, aligning it with the US connected vehicle ecosystem and fulfilling the needs of global original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers who seek dependable long-term part...
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    IONCOR centralizes battery testing operations in Kirchardt, Germany
    IONCOR, an independent provider of battery systems, is consolidating its operations in Germany by relocating its battery testing hub to Kirchardt. This strategic move aims to enhance efficiency by integrating engineering, testing, and production processes within one location. The consolidation involves transferring some testing assets from IONCOR's Bad Friedrichshall site to Electric Sphere, a newly established independent company that specializes in battery testing. Employees affected by thi...
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    Honda Motor Company invests in electric motor startup Enedym
    Enedym Inc., an electric motor startup based out of Canada, announced on October 21 that it has received an investment from Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company as part of the latter’s global open innovation program called Honda Xcelerator Ventures. The new investment will be used to accelerate Enedym’s patented motor technology development and ramp up its operations. Notably, Enedym is headquartered at the McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Enedym owns over 70 pa...
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    WeRide announces SOP for ADAS solution developed with Bosch
    WeRide recently announced the achievement of the Start of Production (SOP) for its one-stage end-to-end ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) solution, developed in partnership with Bosch, a leading Tier 1 supplier.  The system, named WePilot 3.0, leverages WeRide's advancements in large model architecture, system-level integration, and software-hardware collaboration. It enhances vehicle safety by enabling simultaneous perception and action, supporting various compute platforms, mult...
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    BC Hydro expands EV charging network to over 700 ports in British Columbia
    BC Hydro has achieved a notable milestone by expanding its public charging network to over 700 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across British Columbia. This growth includes the integration of 88 charging ports at 28 sites, previously managed by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. These sites will now fall under BC Hydro's energy-based rates as sanctioned by the B.C. Utilities Commission. The transfer of these sites to BC Hydro is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Th...
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    Stellantis terminates battery material deal with Alliance Nickel citing market challenges
    Australia's Alliance Nickel announced that carmaker Stellantis will terminate their supply deal for battery-grade nickel and cobalt from the NiWest project, effective December 3. Alliance Nickel cited missed milestone deadlines as the reason for the termination, attributing the delays to challenging conditions in the global nickel market, which have hindered financing opportunities. The pressure on nickel prices over the past two years has affected Alliance's financial position, forcing the c...
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    Continental's Q3 2025 EBIT down 15% y/y on Aumovio spin-off and planned OESL sale
    Continental has achieved important milestones in its realignment plans during the past quarter, including the spin-off of Aumovio and the agreement to sell its Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) business area. The final stages of its realignment involve the sale of ContiTech next year and a strategic focus on its Tires business. Continental faced challenging market conditions in the third-quarter of 2025 due to economic uncertainties, but the Tires group sector performed well, particularly in N...
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    Porsche opens first integrated R&D hub outside Germany in Shanghai
    Porsche has launched its first integrated overseas R&D center in Shanghai's Hongqiao Central Business District, as part of its "In China, for China" strategy. Operational from November 5, 2025, the 10,000-square-meter facility aims to enhance innovation by combining Porsche's engineering with mainland China's digital advances. The opening ceremony, attended by Porsche AG board members, Shanghai government officials, and strategic partners, underscored its role in Porsche's global innovation ...
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    Tesla's Cybercab to include steering wheel and pedals for enhanced market appeal
    In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Tesla chairwoman Robyn Denholm revealed a significant shift in the company's approach to its upcoming Cybercab, which is being positioned as a more affordable electric vehicle. Denholm indicated that Tesla is prepared to make essential design modifications to ensure the Cybercab can be sold in high volumes, including the addition of traditional driving controls. “If we have to have a steering wheel, it can have a steering wheel and pedals,” Denholm st...
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    ChargePoint secures Sourcewell contract for EV charging solutions in the US and Canada
    ChargePoint has been awarded a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract to provide electric vehicle charging solutions to public agencies across the US and Canada. This marks ChargePoint's third consecutive agreement with Sourcewell, dating back to 2017. The contract allows municipalities, transit authorities and public schools to deploy ChargePoint's EV chargers, software and services through a simplified procurement process with preferred pricing. ChargePoint was awarded th...
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    NTT launches NTT Mobility to support rollout of Level 4 vehicles
    NTT Inc. has announced plans to establish NTT Mobility in December 2025, with the goal of creating a safer, more secure, and sustainable autonomous driving society. This comes as the Japanese Road Traffic Act, amended in 2023, allows for the operation of Level 4 autonomous driving under certain conditions, leading to demonstration experiments progressing across various locations. The government aims to implement autonomous mobility services in about 50 locations by fiscal year 2025, with the int...
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    Mainland China opens first state-level testing platform for automotive chips in Shenzhen
    Mainland China has opened its first state-level testing platform for automotive chips in Shenzhen, as reported by the South China Morning Post. This facility aims to verify car-chip standards and is part of China's broader effort toward technological self-sufficiency. The platform was established through the collaboration of two state-owned enterprises: China Reform Holdings and the China Automotive Technology and Research Center. Equipped with over 80 sets of testing instruments and 13 ...
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    Waymo to launch robo-taxi services in Detroit, Las Vegas and San Diego
    Waymo announced its plans to launch a robo-taxi service in Detroit, Las Vegas and San Diego, marking an accelerated phase of expansion for the company, which is owned by Alphabet. The company expects to offer 1 million trips per week by the end of 2026. As of April 2025, Waymo was completing over 250,000 rides a week, although specific current figures have not been disclosed. Waymo's journey began with technology testing in Silicon Valley, California, followed by the launch of a commerci...
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    Gestamp reports improved profitability in first nine months of 2025 despite automotive sector challenges
    Gestamp reported third-quarter financial results on Nov. 4, achieving improved profitability despite challenges in the automotive sector and adverse foreign exchange rates. The company generated €8.5 billion in revenue in the first nine months of the year, impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange rates, but maintained an EBITDA of €937 million with an 11% margin, excluding the Phoenix Plan, its three-year restructuring plan to enhance profitability in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agr...
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    Nexperia welcomes announcements lifting block on chip shipments
    Dutch chipmaker Nexperia BV said it welcomes recent announcements by the US and Chinese governments lifting restrictions on the shipment of its chips, marking a potential turning point in the global supply disruption that has alarmed automakers, Reuters reported Nov. 2. The company emphasized that its priority is now ensuring supply stability for customers. The Dutch government, which recently took control of Nexperia citing national security reasons, stated it continues discussions with Chin...
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    Wallbox strengthens leadership with key appointments in business and operations
    Wallbox, recognized for its electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, has bolstered its leadership team with two strategic appointments. Ignasi Alastuey has been appointed as chief business officer, and Luis Pereda has joined Wallbox as COO. Alastuey brings 14 years of experience from Mettler-Toledo, where he played significant roles in sales, marketing, operations and business development. His most recent position was as general manager of the International Sales divisi...
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    Ford gears up to resume manufacturing operations at Chennai plant in India to produce next-generation engines for exports
    Ford Motor has announced plans to resume manufacturing operations at its Chennai plant in India, Autocar Professional reported Oct. 31. The US-based automaker will focus on producing next-generation engines for export markets, with an annual production capacity of 235,000 engines. Operations are expected to begin in 2029 following Ford's memorandum of understanding with the Tamil Nadu state government, building on a previous letter of intent from September 2024. Ford stopped domestic vehicle ...
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    Gotion High-tech begins construction of its first mega battery factory in Slovakia
    Gotion High-tech has started constructing its Slovakian battery factory in Šurany, marking a significant move to expand its production capacity in Europe. The initial phase aims for a production capacity of 20 GWh, with trial production expected in 2026 and full-scale production to begin in 2027. The facility, which began construction on Oct. 28, is the first mega-scale battery factory in Slovakia, covering 65 hectares. This project will primarily serve the EU market and is expected to creat...
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    Germany tests dynamic wireless charging for EVs on A6 motorway
    Germany has embarked on a significant step in electromobility with the launch of a test phase for dynamic wireless charging technology on the A6 motorway near Amberg. Spearheaded by the E|MPOWER project and Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), this initiative marks the first time in Germany that wireless charging of electric vehicles while driving is being researched on a motorway. Professor Florian Risch of FAU highlights the project's potential to alleviate range anxiety...
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    Hyundai Motor begins hydrogen fuel-cell facility construction in South Korea
    Hyundai Motor Co. has initiated the construction of a new hydrogen fuel-cell production facility in Ulsan, South Korea, with a groundbreaking ceremony. The facility is funded with an investment of 930 billion won (approximately $648 million) and is slated for completion by 2027. Once operational, it will produce 30,000 fuel cell units and protein exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers annually. This project is part of Hyundai Motor's strategy to secure a leading position in the global hydrogen...
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    Infineon opens UWB application lab in Graz with Silicon Austria Labs collaboration
    Infineon Technologies has established a dedicated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab in Graz, Austria, in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL). This lab focuses on advancing UWB technology by exploring use cases and delivering real-world applications for the automotive and other markets. The UWB lab aims to accelerate innovation and customer value by integrating cutting-edge research with practical testing, serving as a hub for collaboration with international customers, research inst...
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    Stellantis creates "war room" to address potential chip shortages
    According to a report Reuters published on Oct. 31, Stellantis has established a “war room” to manage potential chip shortages occurring from complications at Dutch group Nexperia. During a call with analysts about the company's third-quarter performance, CEO Antonio Filosa responded to a question about whether Stellantis could face production stoppages similar to those at Volkswagen, emphasizing that Stellantis is actively monitoring the chip situation related to Nexperia and implementing a...
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    Suzuki Motor Corp. affirms multifuel strategy for carbon neutrality, says 100% BEV portfolio not practical
    Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corp. said that it is taking a multifuel strategy in its pursuit of achieving carbon neutrality. President Toshihiro Suzuki said that focusing solely on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) may not be feasible across all markets, emphasizing the need for diverse carbon-neutral technologies to meet varying regulatory requirements and goals in different countries. Suzuki aims for each vehicle to contribute to the respective market's carbon neutrality objectives, ackn...
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    Lumax Auto Technologies opens technology center in Bengaluru, India
    Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd. (LATL), a tier 1 supplier to Indian automotive manufacturers, launched its new Technology Center in Bengaluru, India, on Oct. 30. Named the Smart Hub for Innovation and Future Trends (SHIFT), this research and development center is designed to enhance electronics engineering and digital capabilities for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). It will focus on R&D in areas such as in-cabin experiences, advanced driver assistance systems, connectivity and embe...
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    PowerCo begins construction at its planned gigafactory in Canada
    PowerCo Canada has commenced construction on three major buildings as part of its St. Thomas gigafactory project, which aims to establish Canada's largest electric vehicle battery plant, targeting initial production in 2027. CEO of PowerCo SE Frank Blome highlighted the importance of this development, asserting the project's role in positioning Canada at the forefront of EV battery production. Magil Construction Canada Inc. is overseeing the foundational work for the buildings, utilizing s...
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    GM reduces EV and battery production amid decreased demand, impacting 1,200 jobs
    General Motors announced it will reduce electric vehicle and battery production, resulting in the loss of 1,200 jobs at its EV plant in Detroit and 550 jobs at an Ohio battery plant in response to decreased demand for battery cars. Battery cell production will be halted at GM's joint-venture battery facilities in Tennessee and Ohio for approximately six months starting in January 2026, with about 1,550 workers at these plants being temporarily laid off. Additionally, 550 workers at the Ohio plan...
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    Magna ramps up driver and occupant monitoring system deployment in China with Germany-based OEM
    Magna has completed its first full year of scaled global production of its driver monitoring system (DMS), which was initially launched in collaboration with a German original equipment manufacturer in China. The DMS is integrated into the vehicle's interior mirror, utilizing advanced cameras and sensors to monitor driver attention and behavior in real time. This system helps in detecting driver distraction and drowsiness, providing alerts to help prevent accidents. The discreet integration behi...
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    Aurora Innovation expands driverless operations with new truck route from Fort Worth to El Paso
    Aurora Innovation Inc. announced the expansion of its commercial operations with the launch of a second driverless route from Fort Worth to El Paso, Texas, according to an Oct. 28 press release. The development follows the company surpassing 100,000 driverless miles on public roads and reveals its plan to deploy hundreds of driverless trucks equipped with its next-generation Aurora Driver hardware by 2026. Six months after the debut of its Dallas to Houston route, the company is rapidly sc...
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    QCraft to debut L4 Robobus at Japan Mobility Show 2025
    QCraft is preparing to debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight, according to an Oct. 28 press release. The company plans to introduce its L4 Robobus and full-stack autonomous driving solutions to the Japanese market, marking the start of its commercial operations in Japan. The event, commencing Oct. 29, represents a significant milestone in QCraft's global expansion and the integration of autonomous driving technology into everyday life in Japan. QCraft aims to expand its ...
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    Stradvision joins SOAFEE Special Interest Group to drive SDV innovation
    Stradvision, an automotive software company focused on deep learning-based perception technology for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles, has announced its membership with the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) Special Interest Group. This initiative signifies Stradvision's dedication to advancing the evolution of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) through open collaboration and industry standardization. SOAFEE was launched by Arm in 2021 and aim...
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    Lucid collaborates with Nvidia to introduce Level 4 autonomous EVs
    Lucid Group has announced plans to deliver one of the first consumer-owned Level 4 autonomous vehicles by integrating Nvidia Drive AGX Thor into its future midsize vehicles. This integration aims to provide true "eyes-off, hands-off, mind-off" capabilities. Lucid's road map, powered by Nvidia Drive AV, starts with eyes-on, point-to-point driving (L2++) for Lucid Gravity and upcoming midsize vehicles.  In collaboration with Nvidia, Lucid aims to unlock next-generation manufacturing effici...
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    Electric powertrain startup Tsuyo Manufacturing secures $4.5 million in Pre-Series A funding
    New Delhi-based electric powertrain startup Tsuyo Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. has secured 400 million Indian Rupees ($4.5 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round, according to a report published by Autocar Professional on Oct. 29. Avaana Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in deep-tech innovation, led the funding round. The report mentioned that Tsuyo plans to deploy this capital to set up its second research and development (R&D) center and commission a new greenfield manufacturing...
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    PowerCo plans to begin supplying battery cells from its Spanish gigafactory in July 2027
    Powerco's upcoming gigafactory in Sagunto, Valencia, Spain, will begin supplying battery cells by July 2027, per Volkswagen Group's latest operational plan. This follows delays in the industrialization of electric urban vehicles like Cupra Raval, VW ID. Polo, Skoda Epiq and VW ID. Cross will initially rely on batteries from Salzgitter, Germany, given its forecast series production start in mid-next year. Batteries could be sourced from mainland China during the initial zero-emission vehi...
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    The Mobility House rolls out dynamic tariff optimization to reduce energy costs
    The Mobility House Solutions is advancing its vision of #ZeroZero, which focuses on achieving zero emissions at zero cost for electric mobility. A central aspect of this vision involves enabling charging without incurring financial expenses. Fleets can enhance their energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness by employing smart charging and vehicle-grid integration (VGI) amid fluctuating energy prices. The company is now introducing dynamic tariff optimization to enhance profitability for electric ...
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    Volkswagen and Bosch sound alarm as Nexperia dispute threatens Europe’s auto supply chain
    Europe's automotive industry is bracing for disruptions after a diplomatic and trade dispute over Dutch chipmaker Nexperia escalated, prompting urgent calls from automakers and suppliers for political intervention to avert production halts. The standoff began after the Dutch government placed Nexperia—owned by China's Wingtech Technology- under state control, citing national-security and intellectual-property concerns. In response, Beijing blocked exports of Nexperia's chips from its facili...
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    BYD starts blade battery production at Xianju facility in mainland China
    FinDreams Battery (Taizhou) Co. Ltd., part of BYD, began production of electric vehicle batteries at its plant in Xianju County, mainland China. The site is a strategic base for BYD's EV power batteries, with an investment of 8.8 billion Chinese yuan (approximately $1.2 billion) aimed at achieving a production capacity of 22 GWh annually once fully operational. The facility has launched all eight of its production lines in 2025. The project utilizes BYD's sixth-generation blade battery tec...
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    Nio achieves 90 million cumulative battery swaps
    Nio Inc. has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 90 million cumulative battery swap services, reaching this mark on Oct. 26. The Shanghai-based electric carmaker announced the milestone on Sunday from its Weibo handle. Nio achieved this milestone just 100 days after its 80 millionth service. The company also reported that its daily battery swap services now exceed 100,000, with the 100 millionth cumulative service anticipated soon. The company highlighted that cumulative...
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    US auto industry faces production risks amid Nexperia chip dispute
    US auto manufacturers could face major production disruptions within two to four weeks as tensions escalate between China and the West over chipmaker Nexperia, according to the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), the largest vehicle supplier group in the United States. Beijing recently prohibited Nexperia — a key supplier of semiconductors for the automotive and consumer electronics sectors — from exporting chips produced at its Chinese facilities. The move came after ...
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    Gotion halts $2.4 billion EV battery facility plan in Michigan amid criticism
    According to a state announcement, a subsidiary of mainland Chinese battery company Gotion has decided to abandon its plans to construct a $2.4 billion facility in Michigan, US, to manufacture critical materials for electric vehicle batteries. The initiative, initially revealed in October 2022, aimed at creating 2,350 factory jobs. However, it faced criticism from certain lawmakers due to the company's mainland Chinese ownership. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) confirmed ...
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    Redwood Materials raises $350 million in Series E funding round
    Battery materials recycling company Redwood Materials has secured a $350 million Series E funding round. The funding round was led by Eclipse with participation from new strategic investors, including NVentures, which is NVIDIA's venture capital arm. The funding round was oversubscribed, reflecting significant interest and growth in Redwood's two main business areas: recycling critical battery materials such as cobalt, nickel, copper, lithium, and cathode active material (CAM), as well a...
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    Ionna partners with Casey’s to expand EV charging infrastructure in the US
    Ionna has announced a partnership with Casey's, the third largest convenience store in the US and the fifth largest pizza chain, to provide electric vehicle drivers access to 400 kW fast charging stations at Casey's locations. The collaboration aims to enhance the convenience and community appeal of Casey's while expanding Ionna's charging network. Recharging stations, referred to as Rechargeries, will be established at eight locations across six states: Little Rock, Arkansas; Vernon Hills, I...
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    Nexperia alerts Japanese auto-parts makers of potential chip supply disruptions
    Nexperia has informed Japanese auto-parts manufacturers that it may be unable to ensure stable chip supplies, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), The Japan Times reported Oct. 23. JAMA said on Thursday (Oct. 23) that Nexperia’s semiconductors are essential components in vehicle electronic control units, and any disruption in their supply could severely affect global automobile production. The association expressed hope that the nations involved will find a sw...
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    Edge Energy secures $3.5M investment to accelerate EV charging innovation
    Edge Energy, a Cincinnati-based company developing innovative energy conversion technology for electric vehicle fast charging, has raised $3.5 million in investment, led by PRETTL Mechatronics & Actuators GmbH (PMA). This strategic partnership aims to accelerate Edge Energy's mission to expand access to high-performance EV charging by leveraging PMA’s expertise in manufacturing and electronics. Edge Energy’s flagship product, the EdgeEV Power Source, enables ultrafast EV charging...
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    Pure Lithium opens new Chicago headquarters to scale Brine to Battery technology
    Pure Lithium Corp., a vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company, has opened its new headquarters in Chicago's Fulton Market district. This marks a significant transition from research and development to commercial production. The new facility at 400 N. Aberdeen St. will include a pilot production line to advance the company's Brine to Battery technology. Founder and CEO Emilie Bodoin emphasized that after more than four years of research, Pure Lithium is now focused on sc...
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    QuantumScape ships B1 samples of QSE-5 cell, advancing solid-state battery technology
    QuantumScape has announced the shipment of B1 samples of its QSE-5 cell, marking a significant milestone in the third quarter of 2025 by meeting one of its key objectives for the year. The QSE-5 cells are the company's most advanced solid-state lithium-metal battery technology samples, incorporating separators made with QuantumScape's innovative Cobra process. These cells aim to enhance production efficiency and represent progress toward large-scale commercial production for electric vehicles an...
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    Porsche opens its ninth charging lounge in Germany
    Porsche has opened its ninth Porsche Charging Lounge on the A7 autobahn near the Evendorf exit, providing a convenient recharging point for all-electric Porsche models traveling through Germany. The facility has six DC fast-charging points with a capacity of up to 400 kW, available at any time, ensuring quick charging even when all points are occupied. The Evendorf lounge is the second on the A7, joining the one near Würzburg. The lounge offers amenities such as covered seating areas, refres...
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    Kia launches Kia Connect across five Gulf Cooperation Council markets
    Kia Middle East & Africa (MEA) has launched its connected car services platform, Kia Connect, across five Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. The platform aims to enhance convenience, control and peace of mind for customers by offering over 50 advanced features. These features include Remote Control, Digital Key 2.0, Geo Fence Alerts and Over-the-air Map Updates. Kia Connect allows users to perform actions such ...
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    PACE Telematics extends acceptance network to over 12,000 gas stations across Europe
    PACE Telematics, a European provider of mobile payment solutions, is enhancing its presence in Italy by integrating about 250 additional gas stations from its partner Italiana Petroli (IP) into its network. This initiative is part of PACE's strategy to expand its acceptance network and reinforce its status as the operator of the largest mobile payment network in Italy. Over the coming months, the company plans to further enlarge its network by connecting nearly 600 more stations. With this expan...
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    CATL plans to expand its battery-swap network to over 2,500 swap stations across Greater China by end 2026
    CATL plans to increase its battery-swap station count by 1.5 times next year, as it approaches its current annual target. The company intends to operate more than 2,500 battery-swap stations in over 120 Chinese cities by 2026, according to its subsidiary Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology (CAES). CAES has achieved 700 battery-swap stations across 39 Chinese cities and aims for 1,000 stations by the end of 2025. CATL had entered the battery-swap segment in January 2022 wi...
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    BYD plans to install high-speed charging stations across South Africa
    BYD, China’s largest EV manufacturer, plans to build a nationwide network of high-speed EV charging stations in South Africa, according to a report published by TechCentral on Oct. 16. The report quoted BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li, who is credited with leading BYD’s rapid expansion outside of its home market, mainland China. It said that BYD’s commitment will mark the biggest development in South Africa’s nascent EV industry, demonstrating the growing ambition of Chinese...
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    SK On expands Georgia plant for dual-chemistry battery production
    SK On is expanding its Georgia plant to enhance its production capabilities for electric vehicle and energy storage system batteries. This move comes amidst increasing restrictions on mainland Chinese battery imports into the US. Recently, SK On secured a deal with Colorado-based renewable developer Flatiron Energy Development for the supply of 7.2 GWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, valued at around 2 trillion South Korean won ($1.4 billion). To fulfill this four-year contract beg...
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    Huawei-backed EV maker Luxeed switches to CATL batteries due to capacity constraints at CALB
    Luxeed, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and Chery, plans to switch to higher-cost CATL battery cells for certain models from CALB batteries as the latter is facing capacity constraints, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Oct. 17. The report credited local media outlet Lanjinger as the original source of this story. The move underlines potential supply constraints in mainland China's battery market, given the recent surge in new vehicle launches. It said...
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    PACE Telematics launches web-based dashboard to enhance fleet management
    PACE Telematics, known for mobile payment solutions at gas stations across Europe, is expanding its PACE Drive Business Platform with a new web-based dashboard. This central control platform simplifies managing refueling processes, providing companies with intuitive control over their vehicle fleets. While drivers continue to use the PACE Drive app for secure refueling authorizations, fleet managers can now access real-time transaction data for enhanced transparency and control. The new dashb...
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    Self-driving startup Wayve eyes $2 billion fundraise
    British self-driving technology company Wayve is reportedly in advanced talks with Microsoft and SoftBank to secure up to $2 billion in new funding, potentially valuing the firm at about $8 billion, according to the Financial Times. The discussions follow Nvidia’s letter of intent in September 2025 for a possible $500 million investment in the London-based startup, reflecting the ongoing surge of global investment into rapidly expanding AI-driven mobility companies. Wayve operates in t...
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    EcoPro BM aims to set up new sales subsidiary in Europe to expand regional presence
    EcoPro BM is in the process of establishing a sales subsidiary in Europe by upgrading its German office to a corporate entity to expand its business from battery material marketing to include recycling and diversifying its customer base. This initiative aims to create a stronger global value chain and enhance cooperation between EcoPro BM's South Korean headquarters and European battery customers, especially as the European electric vehicle market continues to grow. The European battery marke...
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    Waymo to launch commercial robo-taxi service in London by 2026
    Waymo announced that it will introduce a commercial robo-taxi service in London by 2026, marking its second international expansion after Tokyo, according to a report published by TechCrunch on Oct. 14. This move follows recent job postings in London and builds on Waymo's 2019 acquisition of Latent Logic, a UK startup specializing in imitation learning for self-driving simulations. As part of this expansion, Waymo plans to deploy its all-electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles equipped with self-driv...
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    Wallbox completes first US Quasar 2 bidirectional charger installations with Kia EV9
    Wallbox has announced the completion of the first US residential installations of its Quasar 2 bidirectional charger, enabling US households to power their homes using energy stored in their Kia EV9 vehicles. Six Quasar 2 units were installed in Menifee, California, as part of a collaboration with Kia America and the University of California, Irvine (UCI), introducing vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology in residential settings. This technology allows electric vehicles to both charge and discharg...
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    Sunrise New Energy awarded US patent for innovative lithium-ion anode material
    Sunrise New Energy Co. Ltd. has announced that its subsidiary, Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Material Co. Ltd., has been awarded a US patent for a pioneering preparation method of an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. This development highlights the company's ongoing innovation in high-performance lithium-ion battery anode materials. The patented method enhances the initial Coulombic efficiency and power performance of graphite composites, marking a significant advancement for next-gene...
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    Renesas Electronics considers selling $2 billion Timing division amid industry interest
    Renesas Electronics Corp. is considering selling its Timing division, a move that could see the unit valued at nearly $2 billion. The Japanese semiconductor firm has engaged JPMorgan to explore this potential divestment, which is in its preliminary stages. There is expected interest from major players in the chip industry, such as Texas Instruments from the US and Germany's Infineon.  Renesas' Timing division specializes in integrated circuits responsible for managing clock, timing and s...
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    Dutch government takes control of Nexperia amid governance and security concerns
    The Dutch Department of Economic Affairs has assumed control of semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia due to concerns about the transfer of crucial technological knowledge to its Chinese parent company, Wingtech, according to an Oct. 14 report by Cybernews. The intervention was prompted by signals indicating serious governance shortcomings within Nexperia, which posed a threat to the technological capabilities and economic security of both the Netherlands and Europe. The Goods Availability Act was...
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    General Motors halts its hydrogen fuel-cell development program
    General Motors (GM) announced that it will discontinue its efforts to develop next-generation hydrogen fuel cells through its HYDROTEC brand. However, the company will continue producing hydrogen fuel cells for data centers and power generation through Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC, a joint venture with Honda. Although hydrogen shows promise for industrial applications such as backup power, mining and heavy trucking, achieving a sustainable business in fuel cells faces challenges due ...
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    UK-based charging technology startup Fuuse secures £6 million in new funding
    UK-based electric vehicle charge-point management platform solution provider Fuuse has raised an additional £6 million from its existing investors, Par Equity and YFM Equity Partners, as it experiences continued rapid growth. The new investment comes at an increased valuation, driven by more than doubling its recurring revenue since the last investment round. The funds are intended to accelerate growth in key areas and support the company toward profitability. Michael Gibson, CEO of ...
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    Webasto’s planned restructuring to result in loss of additional 300 jobs in Germany
    Webasto is simplifying its organizational structure and implementing further personnel adjustments as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts to improve competitiveness amid the continuing challenging market environment in Europe. The planned reorganization will impact an additional 300 positions in Germany, mainly at the company's sites in Stockdorf and Gilching. The decision followed intensive discussions between management and employee representatives, who have informed affected emp...
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    Starcharge's Titan Series achieves CSA certification and BABA compliance
    StarCharge has announced that its Titan Series DC fast-charging products have successfully achieved CSA certification and compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), marking a significant milestone for the company. This achievement highlights StarCharge's manufacturing capabilities and readiness to participate in federal and state infrastructure projects within the US. Three years prior, StarCharge invested in establishing a research, development and manufacturing center i...
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    Ford halts EV lease tax credit program following federal subsidy expiration
    Ford Motor has decided to halt a program that would have permitted dealers to offer a $7,500 tax credit on electric vehicle leases following the expiration of the federal subsidy on Sept. 30. This decision mirrors a similar action taken by General Motors (GM) recently. While some automakers such as Hyundai and Stellantis have provided cash incentives to alleviate the impact of the expired credits, Ford and GM initially took a different approach. Both companies had intended their financing div...
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    Silence opens its first battery swap stations in France
    Silence, ACCIONA's electric vehicle brand, launched its initial 14 battery swap stations in Paris and the surrounding metropolitan area. The company plans further expansion across the French Riviera, covering cities like Nice and Cannes, by the end of the year. Silence's strategy in France parallels its successful model in Spain, where it has established over 160 battery swap stations. These stations enable users to swiftly exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones in just 30 seconds...
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    Prime Planet Energy & Solutions starts mass production of new prismatic lithium ion
    Prime Planet Energy & Solutions Inc. (PPES) has launched mass production of a new prismatic lithium-ion battery model at its Himeji Plant in Japan. This battery, designed for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), offers increased capacity without altering cell size, enhancing energy density while ensuring safety, durability and longevity. This new model of prismatic lithium-ion battery will be utilized in upcoming releases from Toyota Motor Corp., including the bZ4X and Lexus RZ, as...
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    Ford revises lithium agreement with Liontown amid EV supply chain challenges
    Ford Motor Co. has decided to reduce its purchase volume and delay lithium shipments from Liontown Resources Ltd., reflecting challenges in the electric vehicle supply chain. Ford will not receive any lithium from the Kathleen Valley project in 2027 and 2028, and the total volume from the Western Australia site will be reduced to 256,250 metric tons. This revision comes amid issues faced by US automakers, driven by regulatory changes from US President Donald Trump, including the red...
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    Enchem Co. cancels $143 million Tennessee plant investment amid EV market challenges
    Enchem Co., a South Korean battery-materials maker, has terminated plans for a $143 million investment to establish a plant in Tennessee, US, due to ongoing difficulties in the electric vehicle market, according to industry sources in Seoul, South Korea. Enchem, an electrolyte manufacturer, had intended to build a production base to supply battery components to BlueOval SK LLC — a joint venture between SK On Co. from South Korea and the US-based Ford Motor Co. The anticipated supply agreeme...
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    Fastned opens EV charging stations in Spain
    Fastned, a leading European charge-point operator (CPO), has inaugurated its first electric vehicle charging stations in Spain. These facilities are located at Garraf Norte and Garraf Sur service areas on the C-32 motorway in Barcelona, Spain. Each EV charging station contains four fast chargers, totaling 16 charging points capable of delivering up to 400 kW, allowing drivers to gain up to 300 km of range within approximately 15 minutes. Fastned's mission is to hasten the transition to electr...
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    Chinese consortium acquires struggling lithium battery anode materials supplier Shanshan
    Shanshan Co. Ltd., a mainland China-based supplier of lithium battery anode materials, has agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by shipping magnate Ren Yuanlin and the founder of Jiangsu Xinyangzi Trading, Yicai Global reported Oct. 9. This acquisition follows a court order for its debt-laden parent company, Shanshan Group, to undergo asset restructuring. The consortium will pay 3.2 billion yuan (nearly $450 million) to gain a 23.3% equity stake in Shanshan, with Ren becoming the new contro...
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    Vingroup launches VinMetal joint stock company to enter metallurgy industry
    Vingroup has announced the establishment of VinMetal joint stock company for manufacturing and trading, marking its entrance into the metallurgy industry and expanding its Industrials & Technology pillar. VinMetal will be launched with an initial investment of 10 trillion dong (approximately $380 million) and plans to build a high-tech industrial steel production complex in Vũng Áng, Hà Tĩnh. The first phase is expected to produce about 5 million metric tons per year. The company will...
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    Compleo Charging Solutions realigns its product strategy to strengthen market position
    Compleo Charging Solutions is undergoing a strategic realignment to harness growth and innovation within the mature electromobility market. As a member of the KOSTAL Group, Compleo is focusing on delivering high-quality charging technology, emphasizing future-oriented innovations such as AC bidirectional charging. The company remains committed to hardware solutions while collaborating with KOSTAL Group on comprehensive systems set to significantly impact the energy and mobility transition fro...
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    Renault-backed Ampere inaugurates battery cell innovation lab in France
    Ampere, French carmaker Renault's dedicated electric smart vehicle unit, has inaugurated its Battery Cell Innovation Laboratory in France. The facility is aimed at enhancing Renault Group's competitiveness in the electric vehicle sector. The facility spans across 3,000 square meters and is equipped with over 120 advanced pieces of equipment, including a dry room spread across 600 square meters. It focuses on cell prototyping and electro-physico-chemical characterization to evaluate batte...
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    SES AI launches molecular universe 1.0 for accelerated battery material discovery
    SES AI Corp. has announced its latest advancement in the battery industry with the introduction of Molecular Universe 1.0 (MU-1), a comprehensive battery material discovery software platform, at The Battery Show — North America. This platform, set to launch Oct. 20, enhances SES AI's initiatives in global materials and cell supply chains by accelerating battery material discovery. MU-1 facilitates literature research, molecule search, formulation search and cell performance prediction,...
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    Toray sells complete stake in LG Toray Hungary to LG Chem
    Toray Industries Inc., based in Tokyo, announced its decision to sell the remainder of its stake in the joint venture LG Toray Hungary Battery Separator Kft. to LG Chem Ltd. for approximately ¥30 billion (approximately $202.5 million). This JV operates in Hungary, producing and selling battery separator film for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Toray, which initially held a 50% stake in the company, had already agreed to sell 20% to LG Chem after June 30. With the new agreement, Toray is ...
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    Renault UK acknowledges cyberattack impacting customer data
    Renault UK has acknowledged a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of some customer data from a third-party data processing provider. Despite this breach, Renault said that no financial details, such as passwords or bank account information, were compromised. The carmaker advised customers to stay vigilant due to the unauthorized access to other personal data. Although Renault did not disclose the number of individuals potentially affected due to security concerns, it assured that there are...
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    Cornish Lithium secures £35 million in equity funding to advance existing projects
    Cornish Lithium, a company focused on sustainable lithium extraction in the UK, has announced a significant new investment led by institutional investors, including the National Wealth Fund (NWF). The company has secured £35 million in equity funding, which consists of up to £31 million from the NWF, subject to shareholder approval. The investment aims to advance Cornish Lithium's projects, notably the Trelavour Lithium Project and the Cross Lanes Geothermal Lithium Project, toward con...
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    Targa Telematics joins Leaseurope to boost automotive digital transformation in Europe
    Targa Telematics, a provider of connected mobility solutions, has become an associate member of Leaseurope, a federation based in Brussels. This association underscores Targa Telematics' dedication to the European automotive industry and its role in aiding leasing and rental companies with digital transformation. Leaseurope is the exclusive European platform for the leasing and automotive rental sector, offering policy advocacy, market insights and networking across various segments. Targa Te...
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    Mainland China pushes autonomous vehicle technology in Europe
    Mainland Chinese autonomous driving companies are increasingly turning their attention to Europe as they face regulatory and political headwinds in the US. With Washington tightening controls over data flows and AI technologies, Europe’s comparatively open environment has emerged as a key testing ground and market entry point for mainland Chinese mobility players. Several companies — including Baidu’s Apollo Go, WeRide and AutoX — have begun expanding operations and forming partnershi...
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    Prestone unveils EVX thermal fluids at The Battery Show North America
    Prestone, a global leader in automotive fluids and a brand under the PFX Group, will showcase its Prestone EVX collection of thermal management fluids for electrified vehicles at The Battery Show North America in Detroit. These fluids are engineered to address the demands of EV charging time, driving range, safety and performance, offering low conductivity, extended corrosion protection and chemical stability for light and heavy-duty electric vehicles. Prestone's EVX fluids have been develope...
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    Stroohm and Pluginvest merge to lead Belgian electric mobility market
    Two prominent Antwerp-based companies, Stroohm and Pluginvest, have announced their merger on Oct. 1, positioning themselves as market leaders in Belgian electric mobility. Both companies are recognized for their pioneering charging solutions for employees, both at home and in the office, and maintain a strong presence in publicly accessible AC and DC charging stations. The two companies also offer professional maintenance services. The newly formed entity will continue under the name Stroohm...
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    Hesai Technology to reach lidar production milestone by 2025
    Hesai Technology announced that it will produce its 1-millionth lidar unit by 2025, making it the first lidar company to reach this production milestone annually, according to a press release on Oct. 3. The company said that its achievement showcases the company's ability to manufacture large-scale, high-quality lidar efficiently and aligns with Hesai's corporate vision to enable 1% of vehicles worldwide with 3D perception by 2025. Meanwhile, Keysight Technologies has expanded its end-of-line...
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    CATL moves closer to resuming production at its Jianxiawo mine in mainland China
    Chinese authorities have approved reserve reports from two significant lithium producers in Yichun, Jiangxi, including CATL, bringing relief amid concerns around production disruptions. CATL's Jianxiawo mine, which had ceased production in August, has now received reserve approval, moving it closer to obtaining a mining permit and resuming operations. Meanwhile, Gotion High-tech has reported continuous production during this period and has also received approval from the Ministry of Natural R...
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    Tier IV secures $7 million credit facility from Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
    Tier IV, known for its open-source software for autonomous driving, has obtained a credit facility of ¥1 billion (about $7 million) from Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (SMTB), a prominent trust bank in Japan. This funding provides flexible financial support to address the working-capital needs associated with Tier IV's expansion both domestically and internationally. The facility aims to aid in the broader implementation of Tier IV's autonomous driving services, thereby facilitating the company'...
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    ThunderPlus launches megawatt charging hub in Bengaluru
    India-based electric vehicle charging solutions provider ThunderPlus has inaugurated a megawatt ultrafast-charging hub in Mutthugadahalli, near the Bangalore International Airport. This facility, with a capacity of up to 1 MW, provides various charging options ranging from 7.4-kW AC to 240-kW DC ultrafast chargers. The newly opened megawatt charging hub, which spans across 28,000 square feet, is designed to accommodate over 100 cars and 10 buses simultaneously, serving fleet operators, long-h...
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    ZF reaches agreement with work council, union, to cut 7,600 jobs in Electrified Powertrain Technology division by 2030
    ZF Friedrichshafen has reached an agreement with its works council and IG Metall union to cut 7,600 jobs in its Electrified Powertrain Technology division, also called Division E, by 2030. The planned job cuts would be complemented by other measures, including shorter working hours and a postponed wage increase to help the division reduce costs by €500 million by 2027. In addition, ZF will introduce partial retirement and a severance program in the business division to avoid forced redundancie...
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    Innoviz Technologies secures ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification enhancing lidar testing capabilities
    Innoviz Technologies announced that its hardware qualification testing laboratories have received the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification. This certification is an internationally acclaimed standard that confirms the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This achievement distinguishes Innoviz as among the limited number of lidar companies with accredited in-house testing capabilities, which facilitates faster testing durations, parallel product development and an expedited time to mar...
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    Stellantis-LG Energy battery JV completes construction of cell manufacturing plant in Ontario
    NextStar Energy (NSE), a battery joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, announced Sept. 30 that the company has received its Occupancy Permit, marking the official construction completion of the planned battery manufacturing facility in Ontario. According to the company, this milestone brings NSE one step closer to ramping up operations at its cell manufacturing facility later in 2025. The NSE facility is a state-of-the-art battery manufacturing plant, capable of up to 49...
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