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ADS-TEC Energy and Salzburg AG launch ChargePost for ultrafast EV charging
ADS-TEC Energy and Salzburg AG have successfully launched ChargePost, a system that enables ultrafast electric vehicle charging while also providing battery storage to support grid stability. This innovation has been technically prequalified for participation in Austria's ancillary services market, showing its ability to offer short-term power adjustments that maintain grid frequency. ChargePost is engineered to perform ultrafast DC charging (up to 300 kW) with up to 201 kWh of battery storag...
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Bolt partners with Pony.ai to integrate driverless cars into European taxi services
Estonian ride-hailing company Bolt has partnered with Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai to incorporate driverless cars into its taxi services in Europe. The collaboration begins with testing and validating the safety of fully autonomous vehicle capabilities before they are introduced across various European countries. CEO Markus Villig mentioned that Bolt aims to be among the first platforms to offer fully driverless autonomous vehicles in the EU, targeting a timeline of one year from init...
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Horse Powertrain unveils 2027 hybrid system for existing EV platforms
Horse Powertrain, a joint venture between Geely Holding and Renault Group, is focused on transforming existing electric-only designs into flexible hybrid or range-extended vehicles. The company has unveiled the Future Hybrid System, which integrates the internal combustion engine (ICE), gearbox, electric motor and electronic power systems into a compact package for hybrid electric vehicles.  Horse Powertrain's Future Hybrid System is slated for commercial launch in 2027. Part of&nbs...
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Audi integrates Disney+ app into in-vehicle app store
Audi is incorporating the Disney+ app into its models, enhancing its onboard digital entertainment options. Customers can now install the app directly from the Audi Application Store in their vehicles and access it using their existing Disney+ accounts. Content from the Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel universes, alongside Disney classics and films from the TRON series, can be streamed on the central MMI display when the vehicle is stationary or on the optional passenger display during travel. The ap...
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Elonroad partners with NTU Singapore to advance automated vehicle charging technology
Elonroad, a Swedish company specializing in electric roads and charging infrastructure, has partnered with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) through its Energy Research Institute, to develop and test automated charging technology. This collaboration, announced in October, focuses on using Elonroad's conductive charging rails to facilitate automatic vehicle charging without manual cable connections. The technology is aimed at enhancing safety, reducing downtime, ...
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Spain unveils €1.3 billion package to boost EV growth
Spain has announced a financial package of nearly €1.3 billion aimed at bolstering its electric vehicle market and industry in the upcoming year. This initiative is part of a larger plan to increase the share of EV production to 95% in the country by 2035, as stated by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. As of the first 10 months of 2025, the proportion of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles manufactured in Spain stands at approximately 10%, while self-charging hybrids account for 26.7%. I...
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Posco Future M and Factorial Inc. sign MOU for solid-state battery technology development
Posco Future M and Factorial Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of all-solid-state battery technology. Both companies have agreed to cooperate in advancing materials for these batteries, which are used in next-generation industries such as electric vehicles, robotics and energy storage systems. All-solid-state batteries offer increased safety, higher energy density and improved charging performance compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries, as they u...
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Röchling Automotive supplies intrusion protection plate for European OEM's EV platform by 2027
Röchling Automotive is enhancing its partnership with a major European original equipment manufacturer by supplying an Intrusion Protection Plate for an entire platform of electric vehicles starting in 2027. The protection plate serves as a safety component to safeguard vehicle batteries from object penetration during accidents. It is constructed using a sandwich structure with thermoplastic composites reinforced with continuous glass fiber, which balances strength and lightness to ensure safet...
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Insights on robo-taxi technology and collaboration — Interview with Horizon Robotics
The rise of robo-taxis marks a clear shift in the mobility sector, with the industry favoring a gradual, step-by-step approach to autonomy. This method allows for real-world testing of advanced capabilities, making robo-taxis a practical extension of existing automotive technology. Collaboration across the robo-taxi ecosystem is essential. Partnerships with technology providers, operators and regulators help build the platforms needed to improve efficiency and support future growth. At the sa...
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Interior Insight: Honda Civic Type R
The latest-generation Honda Civic Type R arrives as both a celebration and a farewell. With production expected to end in 2026, it stands as one of the final purely petrol-powered, manual-transmission hot hatchbacks in a landscape rapidly shifting toward dual-clutch gearboxes, electrification and all-wheel-drive (AWD) mega-hatches. At first glance, the new Civic Type R strikes a more mature tone than the flamboyant model it replaces. The swollen wheel arches, functional vents and deep front s...
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“Our first products in cars will be in speakers and accessory motors, followed by EV drivetrains” - Jonathan Rowntree, CEO, Niron Magnetics
Niron Magnetics, an emerging company with strong backing from the US government, has garnered a lot of attention over the last few years, thanks to the in-house developed iron nitride-based magnets, which can potentially replace the rare earth-based magnets. Several leading automakers and drivetrain suppliers are working together with Niron, strategically integrating its innovative technology into their core products to achieve sustainable, rare-earth-free solutions. In this interview, Rownt...
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Interior Insight: Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya enters a crowded field of midsized electric crossovers, and on paper, it doesn’t promise anything especially radical. Efficiency is average, the charging speeds are merely competitive and the opinions on exterior design are divided. Yet step inside and the car’s priorities become clear. This review continues our series exploring in-car technology and materials. Minimalist cabin design The Ariya’s cabin does not reinvent the electric vehicle interior, but it does app...
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Insights on robo-taxi technology and collaboration — Interview with Horizon Robotics
The rise of robo-taxis marks a clear shift in the mobility sector, with the industry favoring a gradual, step-by-step approach to autonomy. This method allows for real-world testing of advanced capabilities, making robo-taxis a practical extension of existing automotive technology. Collaboration across the robo-taxi ecosystem is essential. Partnerships with technology providers, operators and regulators help build the platforms needed to improve efficiency and support future growth. At the sa...
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Interior Insight: Honda Civic Type R
The latest-generation Honda Civic Type R arrives as both a celebration and a farewell. With production expected to end in 2026, it stands as one of the final purely petrol-powered, manual-transmission hot hatchbacks in a landscape rapidly shifting toward dual-clutch gearboxes, electrification and all-wheel-drive (AWD) mega-hatches. At first glance, the new Civic Type R strikes a more mature tone than the flamboyant model it replaces. The swollen wheel arches, functional vents and deep front s...
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“Our first products in cars will be in speakers and accessory motors, followed by EV drivetrains” - Jonathan Rowntree, CEO, Niron Magnetics
Niron Magnetics, an emerging company with strong backing from the US government, has garnered a lot of attention over the last few years, thanks to the in-house developed iron nitride-based magnets, which can potentially replace the rare earth-based magnets. Several leading automakers and drivetrain suppliers are working together with Niron, strategically integrating its innovative technology into their core products to achieve sustainable, rare-earth-free solutions. In this interview, Rownt...
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Automotive industry faces looming supply shock as DRAM makers pivot to AI-centric HBM
The automotive industry faces renewed turbulence as the Nexperia chip shortage disrupts supply chains already strained since the 2021–2022 crisis. While the industry is only now closing out the latest shortage episode linked to Nexperia components, a more disruptive challenge is emerging: a potential shortage of automotive DRAM chips beginning in the first quarter of 2026. Suppliers are increasingly reallocating wafer capacity toward high bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI data centers, where profi...
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