Valmet Automotive has announced several strategic decisions that will significantly impact its future growth. The Finland-based auto parts supplier and contract vehicle manufacturer plans to offer its expertise beyond the automotive industry. The company expects its special expertise in industrial serial production will benefit other sectors, including the defense sector. Valmet has also decided to divest Ioncor, its subsidiary focused on developing battery systems for hyb...

Ashok Leyland, India's third-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced its plan to invest more than 50 billion rupees (about $571.4 million) in domestic electric vehicle battery production. This investment will be distributed over the next 7 to 10 years. The company aims to supply the batteries to its EV unit, Switch, as well as to other automakers and for energy storage purposes. Ashok Leyland will also be partnering with mainland China's CALB, a globally recognized EV battery manuf...

The disposal of millions of batteries continues to remain a critical challenge as global electric vehicle adoption is increasing every year. These batteries, though spent, contain valuable lithium that can potentially be recycled for new batteries, and therefore identifying a cost-effective recycling method has significant importance. In this context, a team of chemists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by Professor Kyoung-Shin Choi, has proposed an innovative battery recycli...

General Motors' electric vehicle manufacturing plant, Factory Zero in Detroit-Hamtramck, will temporarily halt production on its first and second shifts starting Sept. 2. The decision was communicated to employees on Aug. 27 and will affect the production of the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ. The production pause will begin the day after Labor Day and is set to resume on Oct. 6, with an extension of the temporary layoff for the second shift until the same date, impacting approximatel...

TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and XING Mobility have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly promote immersion cooling battery technologies. This collaboration will initially focus on optimizing and promoting electrified marine applications, with plans to expand into energy storage solutions, mobility and backup power for AI datacenters. TotalEnergies brings expertise in advanced fluids and global energy solutions, while XING Mobility contributes its innovative immersion cooling batter...

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Piedmont Lithium Inc. has announced the completion of its merger with Sayona Mining Ltd., following approval from both companies' shareholders and fulfillment of all closing conditions. The merger has resulted in the formation of Elevra Lithium, which combines the complementary assets of both companies to create one of the largest hard-rock lithium platforms globally. This positions Elevra Lithium to address the increasing demand brought on by the global energy transition, particularly in the...

MG Motor, a subsidiary of China's leading automaker SAIC Motor, has officially unveiled the redesigned MG4 compact hatchback at the 2025 Chengdu auto show. The new MG4 EV has an official starting price of 68,800 Yuan ($9,650). A variant of the updated MG4 EV is equipped with a semi-solid-state battery pack. This high performance variant of the updated MG4 EV is priced from 102,800 Yuan. MG had announced earlier this month that pricing for this variant would be revealed in September, with m...

Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries (RIL) is intensifying its focus on clean energy, which plans to launch a mega battery production facility by 2026, develop a solar electricity project that exceeds the size of Singapore, and achieve 3 million metric tons of green hydrogen capacity by 2032. During the company's 48th annual general meeting (AGM), Anant Ambani, executive director of Reliance and youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, highlighted the company's efforts to build the world's most inte...

The  new Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ is assembled at the Rastatt plant in Germany. Production of the car is expected to peak at 23534 in 2026, according to a forecast from S&P Global Mobility. Image Source : Mercedes-Benz   Suppliers to the new Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ COMPONENT NAME SUPPLIERS Charging Inlet Control Kostal Gearbox Components Rollax Steering Column Module Kostal ...

BASF Battery Materials, through its joint venture with BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co. Ltd. (BSBM), has achieved a significant milestone in next-generation battery technology by successfully delivering the first batches of mass-produced cathode active materials (CAM) for semi-solid-state batteries in collaboration with Beijing WELION New Energy Technology Co. Ltd. This accomplishment marks a critical step towards the industrialization of solid-state batteries, which are considered to be t...

Anthro Energy, a tech company specializing in creating high-energy density and long lifespan battery cells and electrolytes, has moved into its new 31,748-square-foot facility at The Loop. The opening was attended by Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and Congresswoman Lateefah Simon. Founded in 2021 by CEO David Mackanic and CTO Joe Papp, the company relocated from San Jose due to its recent successes and the need to expand its operations. The new facility includes a laboratory, R&D facili...

LG Energy Solution has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kim Long Motors, a Vietnamese automotive subsidiary of Phu Tai Group, to supply cylindrical battery cells for electric buses. Announced Aug. 28, the deal involves approximately 1 GWh of battery supply and is part of LG Energy Solution's strategy to expand its presence in Asian emerging markets. The batteries, believed to be LG Energy Solution's 46-series, are noted for their high output and capacity, making them suitable for lon...

Researchers at Uppsala University have developed an AI model that can significantly improve the accuracy of predicting battery aging, which could extend the life and enhance the safety of electric vehicle batteries. This advancement addresses a major issue in the transport sector, where the rapid aging of batteries in electric cars has been a hindrance to the electrification movement. The new AI model aims to increase the robustness of battery health predictions by up to 70%, providing a more...

Palmer Energy Technology Ltd. (PETL), a UK maker of Battery Energy Storage Systems, founded by Andy Palmer and Wei Shao, has announced the acquisition of Brill Power. Brill Power is an Oxford University spinout recognized for its cell-level control and active balancing technology in battery management systems (BMS). PETL plans to incorporate Brill Power's electronics into its systems immediately. This acquisition merges PETL's automotive-grade battery storage systems with Brill Power's adva...

Mangrove Lithium is advancing its efforts to establish significant lithium-processing capabilities with its first full-scale lithium production plant nearing completion in British Columbia. The company plans to launch its initial commercial facility by the early first quarter of 2026 and concurrently seeks to build a second, larger plant in eastern Canada within the next three years. Currently operating a pilot system with a 10-metric-ton annual output, Mangrove aims to scale its production...

German automotive supplier MAHLE is initiating the production of electrical high-voltage air-conditioning compressors, known as e-compressors, in the US. This new production will take place at its Morristown, Tennessee, location, where nearly 50 new employees will be hired to manufacture these state-of-the-art products for the North American market. E-compressors play a crucial role in the thermal management of electric vehicles, essential for maintaining battery life, high charging spee...

Hyundai Mobis recently held its 2025 CEO Investor Day on Aug. 27, where President and CEO Lee Gyu-suk presented the company's long-term growth strategy focused on strengthening technology competitiveness, improving profitability and expanding its global customer base. Central to this strategy is the development of leading-edge technologies, including advanced windshield displays and software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions. The company is focusing on future mobility areas such as electrification...

IES Group has acquired Nexus Power, enhancing its capabilities in extra-high-voltage (EHV) cable jointing and power solutions. This acquisition aims to bolster IES' ability to undertake complex electrical projects, including those in the EHV and offshore jointing markets, strengthening its status as a reliable partner to UK clients. Nexus Power, founded in 2012, is known for its technical excellence, specializing in high-voltage jointing up to 400 kV, including fluid-filled and XLPE systems. It ...

Astemo UK Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Astemo Ltd., is set to establish a new production line for inverters for next-generation electric vehicles at its Bolton plant in Greater Manchester, Northern England. Scheduled to begin production in April 2027, this initiative is supported by the UK government's Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) and aims to bolster Astemo UK's electrification business. The investment, exceeding £100 million, is poised to create approximately 220 jobs and secu...

Technotrans is set to unveil its new battery thermal management system, zeta.trax, designed for both on-road and off-road vehicles, at the Busworld event in Brussels. The event is scheduled between Oct. 4 and 9. The new battery thermal management system is focused on energy efficiency and cybersecurity compliance, and supports the type approval of new vehicle models. Its high-voltage connection simplifies and reduces costs for vehicle manufacturers. Jan Kühne, business development manager...

Minerva Carbon, a deep tech startup based in Mülheim, Germany, has secured approximately €1.8 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy's EXIST program. The company was founded by Abdu Bilican, a former Doctor of Philosophy student at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung (MPI), along with his co-founders. Their aim is to commercialize mesoporous high-performance carbon materials that are expected to enhance battery and fuel-cell e...

Cambodia has implemented a reduction in road tax for electric vehicles, including small four-door cargo and passenger vehicles, in an effort to promote EV adoption in the country. The new road tax rates are determined by the age of the vehicle. Users of new vehicles will pay between $25 and $200, whereas those with vehicles at least 10 years old will incur fees between $15 and $50. This change stems from the Ministry of Economy and Finance's announcement and aligns with the National Policy on...

SK On and EcoPro have entered into an agreement to collaborate on battery recycling and the supply of black powder, with the formal signing of a memorandum of understanding. Under the agreement, SK On will supply EcoPro with high-purity black powder sourced from scrap at its US production subsidiary, SK Battery America. This contract entails supplying approximately 200 metric tons of black powder per month, with the arrangement lasting up to five years, concluding in 2029. EcoPro intends to u...

During IAA Mobility 2025 in September, the BMW Group will present its latest innovations at two prominent locations: Munich’s exhibition center (Messe München) and Open Space in Max-Joseph-Platz square, right in front of the opera house. The German automotive group will present the BMW iX3, the first Neue Klasse model, featuring advancements in electric mobility, digitalization and sustainability. The BMW iX3 will be a focal point, showcasing innovations such as the BMW Panoramic iDrive ...

Mainland Chinese automaker BYD has begun exporting electric vehicles produced at its manufacturing plant in Thailand to Europe, marking a first for the company. Over 900 units of the BYD Dolphin have been shipped to Germany, Belgium and the UK. These vehicles departed from Thailand aboard a BYD vessel named BYD Zhengzhou, which is making its first journey from Thailand to Europe. The BYD factory in Rayong, Thailand, which has been operational since July 2024, is the company's first fully-o...

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to increase its investment in the US to $26 billion between 2025 and 2028. This investment marks an addition of $5 billion to the previously announced $21 billion in March 2025. The fund aims to bolster strategic initiatives in the automotive, steel and robotics industries within the US market. As part of this expanded commitment, a new steel mill is planned in Louisiana to support US industries such as automotive manufacturi...

Norma Group has been awarded a new contract to supply eM safe quick connectors for the battery thermal management of electric vehicles developed on a new platform by a major US-based car manufacturer. The delivery of these connectors will begin in 2027, equipping up to 90,000 electric cars annually until 2034. The contract is valued at approximately €14 million and pertains to a new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) platform that aims to offer cost-efficient EVs suitable for a diverse cus...

Japan's Suzuki Motor plans to invest 700 billion rupees (about $8 billion) in India over the next five to six years. This investment coincides with the commencement of Suzuki's first electric vehicle production in the subcontinent. Through its majority stake in Maruti Suzuki, the Japanese automaker already manufactures 17 models in India for export to about 100 countries, including Japan. India will now serve as the global production hub for Suzuki's electric cars. Following the investment...

In a press release dated Aug. 25, Porsche AG confirmed that it has decided not to proceed with the planned expansion of high-performance battery production through its subsidiary Cellforce, instead opting to continue development as an independent research and development unit. Staff affected by this change will be supported responsibly, and PowerCo, Volkswagen Group's battery center, has offered potential job opportunities to suitable Cellforce Group employees. Oliver Blume, CEO of Porsche, h...

The US Energy Department (US DOE) has announced its intention to issue notices of funding opportunities (NOFO) totaling nearly $1 billion, aimed at advancing and scaling technologies related to mining, processing and manufacturing across key stages of the critical minerals and materials supply chain. This initiative is aligned with US President Trump's Executive Order focused on securing American energy dominance, national security and industrial competitiveness by ensuring a more secure and aff...

MG, the passenger car brand originally from Britain but now owned by China's leading automaker SAIC, plans to launch 13 new electric vehicles globally over the next two years. The brand plans to invest 10 billion yuan (about $1.4 billion) into developing new-energy vehicles (NEVs), which will include a range of battery-electric cars, range extenders and plug-in hybrids. MG, which was acquired by SAIC in 2005, is recognized more for its international sales than domestic, after having sold 1...

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Hyundai Motor and Kia have established a partnership with South Korea's major battery manufacturers, LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI and SK On, to enhance the safety technologies of electric vehicles. This collaboration, ongoing for a year, was showcased at Hyundai and Kia's Namyang research and development center, located south of Seoul, South Korea. During the event, the parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further extend their cooperative efforts. The event was attended by...

Porsche's battery-making subsidiary, Cellforce Group, is set to lay off most of its workforce, according to a union representative. About 200 out of 286 employees will be dismissed, with notifications expected to be issued shortly. This development adds to the challenges facing Europe's electric vehicle market. Although a request for comment from Cellforce went unanswered, a Porsche representative declined to address the layoff reports. Batteries are a critical component in electric cars, but...

Revomet GmbH, established in 2023 as a subsidiary of the Cronimet Group, and CNGR Advanced Material Co. Ltd. have formalized their joint venture, following a Heads of Agreement signed in December 2023. In this venture, CNGR will acquire a 25% stake in revomet Bitterfeld GmbH, which was previously fully owned by revomet GmbH. Revomet Bitterfeld GmbH operates a cutting-edge facility for recycling battery scrap in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany, considered one of the most advanced in Europe. T...

Group14 Technologies has secured a $463 million funding round, led by SK Inc., with participation from Porsche Investments, ATL, OMERS, Decarbonization Partners, Lightrock Climate Impact Fund and Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, among others. The funding is aimed at scaling the production of Group14's silicon battery material, SCC55, in the US and South Korea to meet increasing global demand for energy storage. Additionally, Group14 has gained full ownership of its joint venture with SK ...

Posco Future M has announced advancements in its electric vehicle battery technology, specifically in developing high-nickel cathode materials. The company has recently completed pilot development of ultrahigh-nickel positive electrodes and high-voltage mid-nickel positive electrodes, which cater to both premium and standard EVs. The ultrahigh-nickel positive electrodes, featuring over 95% nickel content, are designed to increase energy density and driving range, targeting premium EVs and urb...

The automotive industry in Norway and Sweden is collaborating to create a sustainable system for recycling electric car batteries, aligning with new EU requirements. The Norwegian Automobile Importers' Association and Mobility Sweden have formed a strategic partnership to meet these demands. Their subsidiaries, Autoretur Battery Recycling and FoRetur, will jointly establish an efficient return system for car batteries that meets future regulations. This collaboration will see both companies i...

Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Ltd. plans to invest an additional 12 billion rupees (approximately $137 million) in its lithium-ion (Li-ion) cell manufacturing project, bringing the total investment for a 1-GWh capacity plant to 24 billion rupees by the financial year 2027. The company aims to start production by the end of the financial year 2027 at its plant in Telangana, India, through its New Energy Business unit, Amara Raja Advanced Technologies. The plant will initially produce cells ...

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corp. has introduced a new automotive photorelay, the TLX9161T, which is incorporated in a small SO12L-T package and can withstand an output voltage of at least 1,500 V, as reported in a press release on Aug. 20. This innovation supports the high-voltage requirements of automotive batteries and is now available for volume shipments. The advancement addresses key challenges in the electric vehicle sector, such as reducing charging times and enhancing cruis...

Chinese electric-car maker Nio has achieved a significant milestone by completing 9 million battery swaps in Shanghai, which is also where the company's global headquarters are located. This feat was attained Aug. 20, as reported by CnEVPost through Nio's charging map. Shanghai hosts the highest number of Nio battery-swap stations, with a total of 190. On April 13, Nio also marked another milestone by delivering its 100,000th vehicle in this city. Shanghai, a megacity with a population of ...

Princeton NuEnergy Inc. (PNE), a US-based company specializing in lithium-ion battery direct recycling and materials rejuvenation, has announced the full commissioning and operational status of its advanced black mass (ABM) recycling production facility in Chester, South Carolina. This facility is notable as the first commercial-scale ABM and battery-grade cathode active material (CAM) production facility in the US, capable of handling both nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) and lithium iron phosp...

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has announced a partnership with US-based LiCAP Technologies Inc. to develop production process technology for the cathode electrode of all-solid-state batteries (ASSB). The collaboration focuses on creating a dry electrode production process for the cathode electrode, which offers significant advantages over conventional solvent-process electrodes. Dry-process electrodes eliminate the need for drying and solvent recovery, reducing both manufacturing costs and environmen...

China CITIC Bank Guangzhou Branch has agreed to provide electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng with a substantial credit facility totaling 10 billion yuan (approximately $1.4 billion). This financial support is intended to bolster Xpeng's operations and fuel its business growth. The announcement follows a strategic cooperation agreement signed by Brain Gu, vice chairman and co-president of Xpeng, and Xue Fengqing, president of China CITIC Bank Guangzhou Branch. Xpeng emphasized the importance ...

ProLogium has launched the world's first mass-producible GEN 4 solid-state lithium ceramic battery platform, marking a significant transition from laboratory innovation to large-scale commercial deployment. This development comes amid a global energy transition and evolving battery safety standards, highlighting the importance of solid-state battery technology. Central to this breakthrough is ProLogium's proprietary SF-Ceramion Superfluidized All-Inorganic Solid-State Electrolyte, which enables ...

Nanointech Co. Ltd. and Vocai Ltd. have entered into a definitive agreement to integrate Vocai's ED-10A series into Nanointech's battery packs for e-buses, low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) and energy storage systems. The partnership, announced Aug. 19, combines Nanointech's expertise as a battery pack supplier with Vocai's advancements in battery safety and analytics. The ED-10A product series, known for transforming chemical data into actionable intelligence, offers early detection of bat...

Tata Technologies has introduced WATTSync, a digital battery passport solution aimed at aiding manufacturers in meeting forthcoming regulatory requirements and enhancing supply chain transparency across all stages from mining to recycling. This cloud-based platform captures and validates battery data across its life cycle, providing real-time insights into materials, performance metrics, carbon footprint and recovery status. WATTSync seamlessly integrates with existing PLM, MES, ERP and cloud...