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    Japan earthquake: Automotive semiconductor supply chains show resilience
    A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu Island on July 28, prompting precautionary inspections, temporary disruptions and localized power outages across the region. While several chipmakers suspended operations for safety checks, initial assessments indicate limited facility damage and gradual resumption of production. This report provides an update to our previous insight on the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake and its potential implications for the semiconductor a...
    Pax Silica: The car industry enters the silicon security state
    For most of the postwar era, the automotive industry focused its anxieties on the traditional pillars of steel, oil and labor. As the sector evolved, it later found itself preoccupied with the complexities of battery supply chains. Now, it must contend with lithography, gallium, trusted foundries and the unsettling question of whether a chip buried in a door controller carries the wrong geopolitical ancestry. This is the logic behind Pax Silica, the latest American attempt to turn...
    Geely plans to commence pilot of its 500 Wh/kg solid-state batteries in 2027
    Geely Holding said it plans to start pilot deployment of its solid-state batteries with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg across its brands in 2027. The company said the rollout will follow real-world validation, which began in 2026. The batteries are expected to be used across Geely Holding’s portfolio, including Geely, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, Smart, Proton, Farizon and other brands. Geely said the solid-state battery packs will be offered in several energy-dens...
    Genesis unveils GV90 full-size, electric SUV featuring lounge-like cabin, advanced lighting and premium chassis solutions
    Hyundai’s luxury-car brand Genesis unveiled its first full-size flagship electric sport utility vehicle, the GV90, on Aug. 19. The electric SUV offers a blend of high-end interior craftsmanship, immersive lighting technology and a sophisticated chassis package aimed at redefining luxury mobility. Inside, the GV90 has been designed more like a premium living space than a conventional SUV. A flat-floor layout enabled by the dedicated electric platform helps create a spacious cabin, while furn...
    Vedanta Aluminium launches two Primary Foundry Alloy products at AutoEdge 2026
    Vedanta Aluminium launched two new Primary Foundry Alloy products, including one developed with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, at its AutoEdge 2026 industry conclave, held in Gurugram, India, on Aug. 19. The company introduced a Copper-Doped Alloy and Vedanta Foundry Alloy (VFA), expanding materials targeted at automotive casting applications. VFA was developed in collaboration with the IIT Delhi. The Copper-Doped Alloy uses copper to improve high-temperature performance...
    Chinese battery-cell makers plan solid-state battery trails from 2027
    Chinese battery-cell manufacturers such as Farasis Energy, CALB and Volkswagen-backed Gotion High-Tech are planning to commence trial production and road tests of their respective solid-state batteries (SSBs) in 2027. In doing so, these cell manufacturers will join BYD, CATL and Geely in China’s SSB race. BYD has recently published six SSB patents and has also committed to 2027 trials, while CATL told investors it is looking to commence trials in 2027. Meanwhile, Geely is targeting trial pr...
    Mercedes-Benz updates C-Class with premium cabin, advanced lighting and enhanced driving dynamics
    Mercedes-Benz has updated its popular C-Class saloon and estate, placing a strong emphasis on cabin refinement, intelligent lighting technologies and enhanced driving dynamics. According to the German carmaker, the facelifted model has received the most extensive technical upgrade in its history, bringing luxury features traditionally associated with higher segments into the midsize sedan and wagon. Inside, the updated C-Class adopts a more upmarket feel with new upholstery colors, additional...
    Hevo receives US patent for dynamic wireless roadway charging for EVs
    Hevo Inc. said Aug. 18 that it has received a US patent for systems enabling continuous wireless charging of electric vehicles while moving along a roadway. The Brooklyn, New York-based developer and tier 1 supplier of Rezonant wireless charging hardware and the Journey software platform said the patent is titled "Systems and methods for dynamic roadway charging." It covers the use of multiple wireless charging pads placed along roadways to transfer power to receivers on one or more el...
    BRIN develops coal-waste artificial graphite for EV battery materials
    Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing artificial graphite from coal waste with a 96.8% structural conformity rate for use in electric vehicle battery materials, BRIN Head Arif Satria said. Satria said the work is part of the upstream development of advanced materials to support Indonesia’s EV ecosystem. "In the upstream sector of advanced materials, BRIN is developing a 5V-generation lithium-ion battery and producing artificial graphite from coal waste." H...
    MAHLE unveils new range-extender system for electric trucks
    MAHLE plans to unveil a range-extender system for heavy battery-electric trucks with more than 800 km of total driving range at the IAA Transportation in Hanover. The event is scheduled from Sept. 15 to 20. The Stuttgart-based auto component supplier said the system is designed to help fleets shift from diesel trucks despite limited charging infrastructure and range constraints. “Our range extender is a smart 'emergency power unit' that is activated at precisely the right moment and si...
    LG begins mass production of 5G smart telematics unit for European automaker
    LG Electronics has begun mass production of a 5G Release 16 smart telematics unit integrating up to 12 antennas and has started deliveries to a premium European automaker. The company said the supply deal marks the solution’s first deployment in a production vehicle in Europe. The product combines a communications module and multiple antennas in a single unit, aiming to improve connectivity while reducing radio-frequency cabling, wiring complexity, vehicle weight and cost. Conventional...
    Mahindra and Google Cloud launch BE 6 SPORTEQ series with Gemini AI agent
    Mahindra, in collaboration with Google Cloud, has launched the BE 6 SPORTEQ electric sport utility vehicle series with an AI agent built on Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise, making Mahindra the first Indian OEM to integrate the technology, according to the companies. The companies said the automotive agent is being added to the updated Mahindra Artificial Intelligence Architecture (MAIA) platform. The system is designed to move beyond fixed voice commands and use Gemini models to inter...
    Mahindra introduces BE 6 SPORTEQ electric SUV series with BaaS option
    Mahindra introduced the BE 6 SPORTEQ electric sport utility vehicle series at 1.145 million rupees (about $12,000) with battery-as-a-service (BaaS) and a battery charge of 3.75 rupees per kilometer. The company said deliveries will begin on Aug. 26. The series is offered in eight variants — ONE, TWO, THREE, THREE+, FOUR, FE, FE FOUR and Launch Edition. The BaaS option will be offered with the ONE and TWO variants, which come with a 59-kWh battery pack. The BE 6 SPORTEQ also gets a 70-k...
    BYD’s new Denza N8 records over 1,000 km of pure electric driving range with a 130-kWh battery
    Regulatory filings from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show that Denza’s upcoming N8 battery-electric vehicle will offer a pure electric driving range of 1,003 km on a single charge. The regulatory filings detail the Denza N8 and the extended-body Denza N8L. The N8 will be offered with either a 130.15-kWh or 105.792-kWh battery pack, with pure electric range figures of 1,003 km, 970 km, 840 km and 800 km, respectively. Meanwhile, the Denza N8L will be po...
    Nexteer introduces High Mount Direct Drive Steer-by-Wire Hand-Wheel Actuator
    Nexteer Automotive has introduced a High Mount Direct Drive Steer-by-Wire Hand-Wheel Actuator (HMDD) that can reduce overall mass by up to 23% compared to legacy steering columns, depending on vehicle and packaging requirements. HMDD is designed for steer-by-wire systems, which replace the mechanical link between the steering wheel and road wheels with an electronic connection that sends driver inputs as digital commands while maintaining steering feedback. The system combines a motor...
    CATL’s 350 Wh/kg prismatic battery achieves aviation-grade safety standard
    CATL's 350 Wh/kg prismatic battery cell has successfully completed aviation-grade safety tests in China. The achievement makes it the world's first 350 Wh/kg prismatic cell to meet aviation-grade safety standards for manned electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The battery-maker said testers induced thermal runaway in two adjacent cells at different points in the pack, including the center and corners. However, the battery system did not experience therma...
    BYD launches Seal 06 with second-generation Blade battery, offers 630 km on a single charge
    BYD has launched its 2027 Seal 06 sedan in Shenzhen, China, pricing the 12-version lineup from 99,900 yuan (about $14,712).  BYD said the DM-i plug-in hybrid variants are priced from 99,900 yuan to 141,900 yuan, while the all-electric versions range from 109,900 yuan to 155,900 yuan. The currently available BYD Seal 06 EV went on sale in June 2025 at prices between 109,800 yuan and 129,800 yuan. According to BYD, the all-electric version is equipped with a flash-charging pla...
    Ford announces expanded rollout of new AI assistant
    Ford Motor Co. is broadening the rollout of a Ford and Lincoln AI assistant in its owner apps to 8 million eligible retail customers. The company said it began the rollout in the first half of 2026 and is expanding it across vehicle lines in waves. The tool is available through the Ford and Lincoln apps for eligible model year 2021 and newer vehicles equipped with an activated modem and the app. The assistant is designed to answer vehicle-specific questions because the app is already lin...
    CATL plans to commence pilot production of solid-state batteries in 2027
    CATL plans to start small-scale trial production of solid-state battery cells in 2027, matching BYD’s timeline for its own pilot trials, the company said in a reply to investors on July 29. The move puts CATL on a similar pilot production schedule to BYD, which has also committed to a trial run of solid-state battery production in 2027. Consumer-facing new-energy vehicles (NEVs) equipped with these batteries are still years away, but both companies aim to move the technology from labs ...
    Sila receives conditional loan offer of $1.4 billion from the US Defense Department
    Sila, a US battery technology company, said it has received a conditional loan commitment of up to $1.4 billion from the US Defense Department's Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) to expand battery materials production and develop a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in Washington state. The financing would support a significant expansion of Sila's silicon-carbon anode manufacturing capacity at its Moses Lake, Washington, facility and help fund the construction of a battery cell p...
    Automat Solutions launches LyteMatch and LyteGuide battery software platforms
    Automat Solutions Inc. has launched two battery software platforms, LyteMatch and LyteGuide, to support electrolyte selection, research review and data-driven materials decisions. The California-based AI-powered materials company said the Battery Electrolyte Selection Platform, called LyteMatch, is intended to help battery researchers, startups and manufacturers identify, compare and assess electrolyte options for specific applications. The platform allows users to filter by chemistry, applic...
    Škoda commences series production of electric SUV Peaq in Mladá Boleslav
    Škoda Auto has started series production of its electric sport utility vehicle Peaq at its car manufacturing plant in Mladá Boleslav after receiving almost 8,500 orders by the end of July. The seven-seater electric SUV, which was first unveiled in June in France, is being built on the same line as the electric Elroq, the Enyaq and the combustion-engine Octavia. According to Škoda, the mixed production setup allows it to adjust output in response to customer demand and supply-chain disru...
    Nio launches fifth-generation battery-swap stations across 7 cities in China
    Nio officially opened its 4,000th battery-swap station in China on Aug. 7. The newly opened facility is also the company's first fifth-generation battery-swap station.  The battery-swap station, located at Qiaoxiang Gymnasium in Quanzhou, Fujian province, was part of the first batch of fifth-generation stations put into operation across seven cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Hefei, Chengdu and Quanzhou.  With its fifth-generation battery-swap facility, Nio ...
    Nio developing 120-kWh battery pack that can fit all Nio EVs
    Nio is developing a 120-kWh battery pack that will be compatible with all of its main-brand models, founder, chairman and CEO William Li said. Li, speaking at a face-to-face user event in Quanzhou, Fujian province, did not provide a launch timeline. Asked whether the ET9 flagship executive sedan would receive an exclusive larger battery, Li said: "We're currently using a ternary battery system, and within the same standard pack, there will be a 120-kWh battery, which of course all vehicles ca...
    Hongqi and Lishen test EV battery that charges under 4 minutes
    FAW Group said its Hongqi brand and Lishen Battery have tested an electric vehicle battery that charges from 10% to 70% in 3 minutes and 41 seconds. The test was conducted at 25°C, the Chinese state-owned automaker said. FAW said the result was the fastest 10%-70% charging time yet recorded for Chinese passenger EV batteries, either in development or production. The battery also charged from 10% to 97% in 8 minutes and 3 seconds, FAW said. It reported a peak charging rate of 12C, far abov...
    BMW starts series production of new i3 at Munich plant
    BMW has commenced the series production of its new i3, the second model in BMW’s Neue Klasse lineup, at its Munich plant, a move it said will lower manufacturing costs at the site by another 10%. The BMW i3 has been available for order since mid-June. Jochen Goller, BMW AG management board member responsible for Customer, Brands and Sales, said demand has been strong since orders opened ahead of launch. The commencement of series production follows four years of work at BMW Gro...
    BYD files six patents on solid-state battery technology
    BYD has filed six additional solid-state battery patents as it targets small-scale production of dual-electrolyte cathode cells in 2027. The patent filings follow a late-July patent grant from the China National Intellectual Property Administration for BYD cathode composite structures. The patents focus on replacing liquid electrolytes with a combination of halide and sulfide solid-electrolyte components and on improving contact between solid electrolytes and electrodes during battery cycling...
    Adient and Dow launch SPECFLEX REN automotive seat foam with ISCC PLUS-certified renewable content
    Seat supplier Adient has partnered with chemical company Dow to introduce SPECFLEX REN, an advanced polyurethane (PU) seating foam made with ISCC PLUS-certified bio-circular-attributed feedstocks using a mass-balance approach. The new product is intended to reduce reliance on fossil-based raw materials while maintaining comfort and resilience comparable to conventional seating foam. The collaboration combines Dow’s materials science and circular chemistry capabilities with Adient’s seatin...
    Nvidia releases Alpamayo 2 Super open model for commercial autonomous vehicle development
    Nvidia has launched Alpamayo 2 Super, an open AI model for autonomous vehicles and robo-taxis, now available for commercial use under the Linux Foundation's OpenMDW-1.1 license. The model enables developers to fine-tune, deploy and redistribute it commercially. Built on Nvidia Cosmos 3 Super Reasoner, Alpamayo 2 Super delivers advanced driving reasoning, 360-degree scene understanding and explainable decision-making. Nvidia said it leads autonomous-driving benchmarks, outperforming models suc...
    Lectron launches Nexus Level 2 home EV chargers
    Lectron has launched its Nexus line of Level 2 wall-mounted home electric vehicle chargers on July 28, offering four configurations for SAE J3400 (NACS) and J1772 EVs.  The Los Angeles-based EV charging hardware company said the Nexus products expand its residential charging portfolio and use engineering, manufacturing and validation processes informed by its OEM automotive programs. The lineup includes a Nexus 48A hardwired model for NACS and J1772 vehicles, designed for permanent in...
    Pirelli develops six tire fitments for Porsche’s all-electric Cayenne
    Pirelli collaborated extensively with Porsche to develop tires for the Cayenne Electric Turbo, the first all-electric model from the German-based sports-car maker. The Italy-based tiremaker developed six tailor-made tire fitments for the electric sport utility vehicle model using a fully virtual design process. The fitments are designed for different vehicle specifications and seasonal conditions. They include the fifth generation of the P Zero, the P Zero R for the high-performance Cayenne T...
    Indian EV charging startup Roadgrid secures $1.4 million for manufacturing project
    Indian electric vehicle charging technology startup RoadGrid has secured 130 million rupees (about $1.4 million) from the Technology Development Board for a 275 million rupees manufacturing project. The company will use the financial assistance to set up a manufacturing and assembly facility for its patented Universal EV Charger, which supports electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial EVs on a single platform. Commercial production is expected to begin in ...
    Magna wins Chery program for 250-kW 800-V two-speed electric drive
    Magna has secured a Chery program to build a 250-kW 800-V two-speed electric drive system at its new Wuhu facility in mainland China, the company said July 28. The award marks a step in Magna’s electrification work in mainland China and will be localized for production at the Wuhu plant. Magna said the system is intended for battery-electric vehicle applications and can be integrated across global platforms. The electric drive is based on Magna’s modular electrification portfolio and u...
    Mitsubishi details 150-kW NACS charging for 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV
    Mitsubishi Motors North America said the 2027 Eclipse Sportback electric vehicle will charge at up to 150 kW using a standard North American Charging System (NACS) port when it launches in 2026. The all-new battery-electric vehicle, which made its global debut in June, will come with SAE's NACS compatibility across all models, giving drivers access to the Tesla Supercharger network. Mitsubishi said Level 3 charging can take the vehicle from 10% to 80% state of charge in about 3...
    Waymo adds Gemini AI assistant, redesigned interface to Ojai robo-taxi
    Waymo is adding Google’s Gemini AI assistant and a redesigned rider interface to its Ojai purpose-built robo-taxi as it prepares to expand public access to the vehicle. The Gemini in Waymo feature, launching in beta, lets riders press a Gemini icon on the cabin screen to start a voice conversation. Waymo said the assistant can handle cabin controls, trip information, “Waymo education” and general questions during a ride. Riders can ask Gemini to adjust climate settings, such as say...
    Toray develops lightweight anode current-collector film for lithium-ion batteries
    Toray Industries said it has developed what it calls the world's first anode current-collector film that meets four key requirements for lithium-ion battery current-collector materials. The Tokyo-based company said on July 29 that the resin-film substrate is designed to replace conventional copper foil in anode current collectors. Toray said it has produced the film on mass-production equipment and begun supplying samples to customers. The film is intended for film current collectors ...
    Infineon launches 12-V automotive eFuse with SPI interface
    Infineon Technologies AG expanded its automotive power distribution portfolio with the SPOC Wire Guard BTS80009 SWPx 1ES, a 12-V automotive eFuse with SPI interface. The product is the first member of a new smart power switch family. It combines a protected high-side switch with integrated I²t wire protection, software configurability and advanced diagnostics for new electric/electronic (E/E) architectures supporting software-defined vehicle concepts with over-the-air updates. Infineon sa...
    GM releases OTA software enhancements to Cadillac's user interface
    General Motors (GM) has begun rolling out over-the-air (OTA) software updates for four eligible Cadillac vehicle lines, adding changes to the brand’s freeform infotainment interface. The updates apply to eligible 2025–26 Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq and CT5 vehicles. GM said some enhancements are already being deployed, with additional improvements due over the next few months as the latest software becomes available for each vehicle. The changes cover the home screen, media controls, digital ...
    Soracom launches Automotive Suite for connected vehicle life-cycle management
    Soracom Inc. has launched Soracom Automotive Suite, a new platform designed to simplify management of vehicle connectivity throughout the vehicle life cycle.  As modern vehicles increasingly rely on multiple connectivity services, including telematics, infotainment and safety-critical functions such as emergency calling, automakers face growing challenges in managing connectivity across different markets and over long vehicle lifespans. Regulatory requirements, carrier relationships and ...
    FAW Group’s Hongqi brand develops ultrafast-charging battery
    FAW Group’s premium electric vehicle brand Hongqi said its ultrafast-charging battery can charge from 10% to 70% in 3 minutes and 41 seconds, citing recent tests. The battery, which is developed with China Automotive New Energy Battery Technology (CNET), has completed charging performance tests at 25C, Hongqi said in a statement. It took 8 minutes and 3 seconds to charge from 10% to 97% state of charge, it added. Hongqi did not disclose when the fast-charging battery would enter&nbs...
    Forvia plans to establish new seating plant in India in 2027
    Forvia will start production at a new seating plant in India in 2027 after winning a program to supply complete first- and second-row seating systems. The program covers seat structures, mechanisms, foam, covers and final assembly. The greenfield plant will handle end-to-end production of seating systems and use locally engineered and manufactured components. Forvia has not yet disclosed the details of the upcoming plant, including its location and the amount it is planning to invest. Forvia ...
    German startup Driventic launches new electric drive system VEDS 2.2
    Driventic has launched its VEDS 2.2 electric drive system, a 275-kg unit aimed at buses, coaches and trucks as well as retrofit projects. The company said the newly developed propulsion system extends the integrated approach used in its VEDS 1.5 and is designed for new vehicles or for retrofit conversions. Driventic plans to use VEDS 2.2 in its global portfolio strategy to enter new markets and vehicle segments. The VEDS 2.2 combines three connected components in a compact unit: a high-spe...
    Brose produces 3D-printed aluminum interior components for Apollo Evo hypercar
    On July 17, 2026, Brose announced that it has produced five 3D-printed aluminum interior components for the Apollo Evo hypercar. The hypercar, produced by Apollo Automobil GmbH, was shown publicly for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 9. It is being produced as a limited edition. Brose produced these parts, called knots, at its Coburg plant in Germany. Installed in the driver’s cockpit, the components connect individual control elements and form part of the vehicle’...
    KAIST develops advanced non-contact inspection method for battery electrodes
    Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) researchers have developed a non-contact battery inspection method that can measure lithium-ion battery electrode thickness in 0.2 seconds during manufacturing. The South Korean university said the technology, developed by a team led by Kim Young-jin, a professor in its Department of Mechanical Engineering, can inspect lithium-ion batteries without disassembling or damaging them. KAIST said it can detect differences as small as one ...
    ZF Lifetec plans to start production of infrared seatbelts from August
    ZF Lifetec, the passive safety subsidiary of the ZF Group, said it will start series production in August of an infrared seatbelt designed to help interior cameras verify whether occupants are wearing belts correctly. According to the company, its Infrared Belt is intended for all seating positions, including rear seats, and is aimed at helping automakers meet current and future requirements from safety rating groups such as the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The belt uses fabric made fro...
    YASSI launches Easy-Connect API platform for vehicle records across 46 US states
    Yotta Automated Software Solutions Inc. (YASSI) has launched its Easy-Connect API platform, offering enterprise users a single integration for vehicle records and related intelligence across 46 US states. The Santa Rosa, California-based company said the platform is aimed at lenders, insurers, automotive retailers, fleet operators and government organizations that need real-time vehicle data without managing multiple vendors or integrations. Easy-Connect provides access to vehicle records ...
    MAHLE plans IAA debut for heavy electric truck range extender
    MAHLE will debut a range-extender system for heavy battery-electric trucks at IAA Transportation that can give vehicles a total range of more than 800 km. The Stuttgart, Germany, automotive component supplier said the system, to be shown in Hanover from Sept. 15 to 20, is intended to help fleets shift from diesel trucks while easing concerns over charging infrastructure and battery range. The truck’s battery would provide about 400 km of range, and the extender would provide the remaining 4...
    Schneider Electric upgrades Charge Pro commercial EV charger with EV Connect Software+
    Schneider Electric announced an upgrade to its Schneider Charge Pro Level 2 commercial electric vehicle charger, including one year of EV Connect Software+ and connector options for J1772 and the North American Charging Standard (NACS). The company said the charger is aimed at commercial US deployments, including multiunit dwellings, workplaces, fleet operations, public charging sites, hotels and retail centers. The system combines charging hardware with EV Connect Software+, a cloud-bas...
    Molicel unveils INR-21700-P70X battery cell for hybrid powertrains
    Molicel unveiled its INR-21700-P70X battery cell at AABC Europe 2026, citing 7,000 mAh capacity, 340 Wh/kg energy density and 30C continuous discharge capability. The Taipei-based company said the cell, part of its PX series, is designed for hybrid vehicle powertrains by combining lithium-ion energy density with supercapacitor-like response. It said the cell can deliver 900 W peak power for 5 seconds and switch to high-power output in under 200 microseconds. "The global automotive landscap...
    NXP unveils single-chip AI/ML-enabled automotive radio and audio processor
    NXP Semiconductors has announced the launch of SAF9800, a single-chip automotive audio and radio processor that integrates AM/FM reception and AI/ML-enabled audio processing. The chip is designed to simplify vehicle infotainment architectures by combining analog radio reception and audio processing in one device. NXP said the product allows automakers to reduce system complexity and scale radio and audio features across global vehicle platforms. The SAF9800 includes AI-driven acoustic sour...
    Sumitomo Chemical plans to mass-produce electrolyte materials for solid-state batteries
    Tokyo-headquartered Sumitomo Chemical plans to mass-produce a halide-based electrolyte material for solid-state batteries that it says can match sulfide-based materials’ ionic conductivity. The Japanese company has developed the material along with Kyoto University and Tottori University. The electrolyte uses elements including chlorine and is intended as an alternative to sulfide- and oxide-based materials for batteries, including those used in electric vehicles. Sulfide-based electroly...
    I-charging and Solum begin commercial deliveries of Max EV charging platform
    I-charging and Solum have begun commercial deliveries of the Max charging platform, a system offering up to 1.6 MW of charging power for electric vehicles. The first units left the company’s production facility at the end of June and are being installed at customer sites in Portugal, the Portuguese EV charging infrastructure company said. The deliveries meet the timeline the company announced earlier in 2026. Max was jointly developed with Solum and uses Solum's EV Power Module inside I-...
    Emerson launches NI-based modular architecture for automotive display and camera testing
    Emerson introduced a modular automotive test architecture built on NI-based technology, centered on the NI PXIe-1480 FlexRIO multiprotocol vision carrier module for software-defined vehicle (SDV) display and camera validation. The system combines a high-performance Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) core with interchangeable serializer/deserializer (SerDes) interface devices. Emerson said the architecture lets engineers configure test systems as automotive display and camera requiremen...
    Ford expands remote engine killswitch to more US models
    Ford has expanded a FordPass remote engine-start inhibitor to the 2026 Expedition, Bronco Sport and Mustang Mach-E after offering it on some 2024 and newer F-Series trucks.  The feature is included in the Ford Security Package and lets owners block their vehicle from being started through the FordPass app. Users access it through the “Monitoring” section of the app’s home screen and activate it with a slider. The system is designed to prevent the vehicle from starting even if th...
    Goer Dynamics and IMAX China team up to debut IMAX-branded in-vehicle entertainment system
    Goer Dynamics has entered into a strategic partnership with IMAX and IMAX China to develop what the companies call the world's first IMAX-branded in-vehicle entertainment system. Under the agreement, the companies will collaborate exclusively in the in-vehicle entertainment category, combining Goer's automotive technology expertise with IMAX's entertainment and imaging capabilities. The new system will feature a multidimensional audio architecture and a professionally calibrated high-definiti...
    JSW MG Motor India unveils MG ADAPT multi-energy vehicle platform
    JSW MG Motor India has unveiled MG ADAPT, a multi-energy vehicle platform that will underpin one electric vehicle and one plug-in electric vehicle by fiscal year 2026–27. MG ADAPT, short for Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology, is a modular architecture designed to support EVs, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs and range-extender electric vehicles (REEVs) on a single framework, the company said. JSW MG described it as India’s first multi new-energy vehicle platfo...
    Geely launches 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive system with world-leading efficiency
    Geely Auto Group launched a 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive system weighing 75 kg that will debut on the Geely TT, the mainland Chinese automaker said on July 16. The 800V electric drive system integrates core electric-drive hardware and functions into a compact architecture, reducing the power transmission path and energy losses, Geely said. It was developed with support from InfiMotion, described by Geely as a core ecosystem partner. The system helped the Geely TT record measured energy cons...
    Horse Powertrain unveils methanol engine for range-extended electric vehicles
    Horse Powertrain has unveiled the Horse D20 Methanol, a 105-kW range-extender powertrain for electric vehicles that runs on 100% methanol. The powertrain, which was first revealed at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, is intended for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), where it serves as a reserve power source to recharge the battery. The 170 kg unit combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, power electronics, a generator and a motor. The company said that the engine can cold-...
    Honda adds Google Gemini to select vehicles with Google built-in
    Honda is adding Google Gemini to vehicles equipped with Google built-in across select Civic, Accord, Prelude, CR-V, Passport and Pilot models. The upgrade from Google Assistant is intended to give drivers a more conversational, hands-free voice system while keeping their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, Honda said. Customers must be signed into their Google Account to use Gemini, and some connected apps require setup, with compatibility and availability varying. Honda said Gemini...
    MY 2027 Audi Q3 features premium cabin tech, advanced lighting and comfort upgrades
    Audi has updated the Q3 sport utility vehicle for the 2027 model year (MY), placing a strong emphasis on interior technology, lighting innovation and comfort-focused equipment to strengthen its position in the premium compact SUV segment. Inside, the Q3 gains a more digital cabin with the introduction of a 10.9-inch passenger display, available for the first time. Audi's latest infotainment system, based on Android Automotive, brings integrated apps and enhanced voice control through the Audi...
    Clean Motion tests battery swapping for solar delivery vans
    Swedish company Clean Motion has integrated battery-swap technology into its solar-charged EVIG vehicle and moved the system into validation with Stockholm Local Transition (STOLT) and Foodora after a year of development. The company is delivering vehicles to STOLT, where the battery-swap solution will be validated in real urban conditions with Foodora. The project involves Clean Motion, the City of Stockholm, Lund University, GoCimo, and Foodora. The initiative aims to show how shared bat...
    Hyundai Motor, SK On JV company begins mass production of EV batteries in the US
    Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America (HSBMA), a $5-billion battery venture between SK On and Hyundai Motor Group, has started mass production in Georgia, US, and is supplying batteries to Hyundai’s Metaplant America.  The company began operations at its Bartow County, Georgia, plant last month and has started shipping batteries to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Savannah, Georgia. The facility employs 3,500 people and is expected to have an annual capacity of 35 GWh, en...
    Malaysia to begin initial production of domestic EV battery in July
    Malaysia is set to begin small-scale production this month of a domestically developed graphene-enhanced lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles (EVs), in a move seen as a step forward in the country’s effort to build higher-value manufacturing and clean technology capabilities. The battery has been developed by NanoMalaysia Berhad, an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, and will be produced by its wholly owned subsidiary, Gigafactory Malaysia. The project has...
    Volkswagen's all-new ID. Cross brings premium cabin materials, advanced lighting and ride comfort solutions to compact EV segment
    Volkswagen has unveiled the all-electric ID. Cross, a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) that aims to bring premium-class features into the affordable EV market. While the model's sub-€30,000 price point is expected to attract buyers, much of its appeal lies in its upgraded interior, advanced lighting technology and refined design. Inside, Volkswagen has focused on creating a more premium cabin environment than is typically found in the small SUV segment. The ID. Cross features fabric-cove...
    ZF Lifetec unveils advanced airbag concept for reclined seating positions
    ZF Lifetec has introduced a new occupant protection concept aimed at improving vehicle safety as automakers increasingly adopt more relaxed and comfort-oriented seating layouts. The company has developed a coordinated four-airbag system designed to protect occupants sitting in reclined positions, a scenario expected to become more common with the advancement of automated driving technologies. ZF Lifetec plans to start commercial production of the new airbag concept in 2028. The concept compri...
    Toyota Industries verifies bidirectional charger for vehicle-to-grid supply
    Toyota Industries has verified that its bidirectional onboard charger can supply alternating current (AC) power from battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to power grids under ISO 15118-20, in tests with RISE and DEFA. The company said the hardware verification confirmed that electricity stored in an onboard battery can be converted into alternating current and discharged to the grid. The work was conducted with the Research Institutes of Sweden and Norwegian charger manufacturer DEFA. Toyota I...
    Indian startup Meine Electric’s fast-charging iron-air battery secures independent validation
    Indian deep-tech startup Meine Electric said its fast-charging iron-air battery system has been independently validated by Customized Energy Solutions (CES).  The company said CES, a US-headquartered energy services and technology company and parent organization of the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), tested two iron-air electrochemical cells at its battery laboratory. The structured protocol assessed electrochemical performance, capacity retention and operational stability, includi...
    Foxwell launches bidirectional diagnostic scanner with support for 140 vehicle brands
    Foxwell has launched the NT919 BT automotive scan tool with full-system diagnostics, more than 3,000 Bidirectional Active Tests and over 34 Maintenance Services. The company said that the scanner is aimed at independent repair shops, mobile technicians, fleet maintenance teams and advanced DIY users. The device also includes ECU Coding and support for controller area network with flexible data rate (CAN-FD) and DoIP communication protocols. The NT919 BT allows users to command supported ...
    NHK Spring and Daido Steel develop two EV traction motor rotors
    NHK Spring Co. and Daido Steel Co. have jointly developed two new types of rotors for traction motors used in electric vehicles. The new solutions, the surface permanent magnet (SPM) motor and the spring-fixed interior permanent magnet (IPM) motor, combine Daido Steel’s heavy, rare-earth-free, hot-deformed magnets with NHK Spring’s CFRP assembly technology and spring design technology. The SPM Rotor secures surface-mounted magnets with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), allowing...
    Hyundai adds myQ garage-door control to select US models
    Hyundai Motor America is partnering with Chamberlain Group to bring myQ Connected Garage technology to select 2024–2026 Hyundai models, enabling garage door control from vehicle touchscreens. The companies said Hyundai owners will be able to check whether a garage door has been left open and close it remotely from the vehicle display. The service is available depending on model and trim and can be checked through the MyHyundai with Bluelink mobile app. Hyundai Connected Garage will be of...
    MG Motor plans to roll out next-generation hybrid EVs with semisolid battery and ADAS technology in the UK
    MG Motor said it plans to launch its next-generation Plug-in Hybrid+ system in 2027 with the MG ZS Plug-in Hybrid+, part of a technology road map announced at its UK headquarters in London. The next-generation propulsion system uses dedicated hybrid petrol engines in 1.1-liter turbocharged and 1.5-liter turbocharged versions, with maximum thermal efficiencies of more than 42% and 43%, respectively. MG said the hybrid transmission combines Power Split and Motor Decoupling technologies to ...
    Vishay launches automotive high-speed optocoupler in 3.6-mm SOP-5 package
    Vishay Intertechnology introduced an automotive 1 megabaud (MBd) high-speed optocoupler in a 3.6 millimeter-wide SOP-5 package, targeting applications requiring isolation voltages up to 707 Vpeak. The Vishay Semiconductors VOMHA43A combines a comparative tracking index of 400 with a minimum guaranteed common mode transient immunity of 40 kilovolts/microsecond. The AEC-Q102-qualified device is intended to improve signal transmission quality while reducing board space. The optocoupler is des...
    Aidoptation secures Belgian approval to test Level 4 autonomous system on highways
    Aidoptation BV received Belgian approval to test a Level 4 autonomous driving system on 100 kilometers of the E313 and E314 highways in Limburg, Belgium. The authorization from the Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport (FOD) and the Flemish Agency for Roads and Traffic (AWV) marks the first test of a Level 4 fully autonomous driving system at highway speeds on public roads in the EU. Testing will use a Maserati GranTurismo Folgore electric vehicle fitted by Aidoptation with lidar, rad...
    Vector launches toolchain for Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics
    Vector has introduced an end-to-end toolchain for Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics (SOVD), available now, to help vehicle manufacturers and suppliers integrate SOVD into next-generation vehicle architectures. SOVD provides a unified API for diagnostics in both software-based and traditional mechatronic vehicles. Vector's toolchain combines existing and newly developed tools to cover development stages from specification and validation to implementation and in-vehicle use. The toolchain...
    AESC begins mass production of 46120 large cylindrical cells for BMW’s Neue Klasse EVs
    Japanese battery maker AESC has started mass production of its 46120 large cylindrical battery cells, which will support multiple BMW Group Neue Klasse models. The BMW iX5 is the first model on BMW Group's Neue Klasse platform that has been announced as using the 46120 cells, the Yokohama-based company said. AESC did not identify the manufacturing sites where production has begun. The cells measure 46 mm in diameter and 120 mm in height. AESC said the format increases usable energy pe...
    POSCO teams up with Hyundai Motor, others to develop efficient electrical steel for EVs
    POSCO launched a 10-member National R&D consortium on June 11, 2026, to develop 6.5% silicon-content wide electrical steel sheets and related EV motor manufacturing technologies.  The South Korean steelmaker said it is leading the project as the principal R&D institution, working with Hyundai Motor Company, SL Corporation, Polepair Electric, RIST, the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, the Korea Automotive Technology Institute, the University of Ulsan, Pukyong National Uni...
    Chery advances development of its solid-state battery, files patent for sulfide electrolyte surface coating
    Chery's proprietary powertrain division has filed a sulfide electrolyte surface-coating patent aimed at improving interface stability in solid-state battery cells. The technical specification, registered with the National Intellectual Property Administration, describes a functional coating layer applied directly to sulfide electrolyte substrates. The design uses chemical bonding to form molecular links, rather than relying on conventional physical interfaces, to limit structural degradat...
    Dongfeng plans 50,000 EVs powered by solid-state battery tech by 2027
    Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor aims to deliver 50,000 vehicles fitted with its in-house developed solid-state batteries by 2027, a company executive said. Zhang Wei, new battery operations manager at the Advanced Technology Research Institute under Dongfeng Group's R&D Academy, announced the target at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Manufacturing Technology & Equipment and Material Exhibition, according to China Star Market. Dongfeng plans to roll out 100 solid-state b...
    AoToRoBo makes US debut with AI companion and infotainment system
    AoToRoBo has launched in the US market with two aftermarket vehicle products, Civo and Aero, aimed at adding AI interaction, connectivity and cabin air purification to older cars. The announcement marks the smart hardware brand's first US product rollout. The products are available through AoToRoBo's crowdfunding campaign on KickStarter, with the company planning to expand to major online retail channels in the coming months. Civo is an AI-powered driving companion built around voice-fir...
    Panasonic Automotive Systems supplies cockpit domain controller for all-new Mazda CX-5
    Panasonic Automotive Systems announced July 7 that its cockpit domain controller has been adopted in Mazda Motor Corp.'s all-new MAZDA CX-5. The Yokohama-based company said the controller is positioned as a core cockpit system supporting the CX-5's redesigned human-machine interface. The model debuted in Europe in December 2025, launched in Japan in May 2026, and is scheduled for a worldwide rollout, including North America and Europe. Mazda's new Mazda E/E Architecture+ electronic platfor...
    CATL unveils ultra-fast charging battery for LCVs
    CATL has unveiled the Tectrans II light commercial superfast charging edition battery, which it claims can reach 80% charge in 6 minutes and 48 seconds. The Chinese battery company said the newly unveiled battery, aimed mainly at logistics vehicles, has superfast charging capability and can be fully charged in 8 minutes and 56 seconds, close to the refueling time for gasoline vehicles. The C rating refers to charging speed, with 8C theoretically meaning a battery can be fully charged in on...
    Li Auto develops Mach M100 autonomous driving chip with 1280 TOPS compute power
    Li Auto has developed the Mach M100 autonomous-driving chip with 1280 TOPS of computing power, 21st Century Business Review reported. The chip uses a dynamic dataflow architecture that no other automaker has adopted for autonomous driving chips, according to the report. Li Auto's project began after the 2021 global semiconductor shortage, when delivery times stretched to six months and prices rocketed. The company recruited Xie Yan from Huawei in July 2022 to lead its systems and computing...
    Allegro MicroSystems introduces ASIL-D power management IC with wheel-speed sensor interface
    Allegro MicroSystems has introduced the A81415, an ASIL-D-certified power management integrated circuit (IC) that it says is the industry's first to integrate a wheel-speed sensor interface.  Allegro said the device is designed for electromechanical braking and brake-by-wire systems, combining power management and wheel-speed sensing functions in a single chip for automotive corner modules. The A81415's on-chip wheel-speed sensor interface decodes standard 2-level, 2-level pulse ...
    Continental launches CrossContact A/T² all-season, all-terrain tire
    Continental has launched the CrossContact A/T², an all-season all-terrain tire for sport utility vehicles, 4x4s, pickups, light trucks and electric vehicles. Available in rim sizes from 15 to 17 inches, it is aimed at drivers who require dependable performance on both paved roads and challenging off-road terrain, including gravel, sand, mud and uneven surfaces. The CrossContact A/T² features an aggressive tread pattern with increased depth and a high void ratio to help the tread dig into lo...
    Forvia Hella launches integrated 12-volt lithium-ion pack
    Forvia Hella launched its first fully integrated 12-volt lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack, with series orders worth a low- to mid-three-digit million euro amount and production planned in mainland China in 2027. The company, part of the Forvia Group, said the product combines lithium-ion cells and a low-voltage battery management system (BMS) in one unit. It is designed for electric and hybrid vehicles that still require a stable 12-V supply for safety and comfort functions. Forvia Hella ...
    University of Cambridge discovers pressure-based solution to extend lithium-ion battery life
    Researchers led by the University of Cambridge say they have found that keeping lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries under carefully controlled physical pressure could double their lifespan, a result that could have major implications for electric vehicles and battery sustainability. The study, published in Nature Energy, focused on how batteries physically expand and contract during charging and discharging as lithium ions move between the anode and cathode. The researchers found that maintaining ...
    Taiyo Yuden commercializes 46 automotive hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors
    Taiyo Yuden has introduced its new HVX (-K) and HTX (-K) series of conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors for automotive applications. The capacitors comply with the AEC-Q200 automotive reliability standard and are designed for noise suppression and power smoothing in systems such as electric power steering and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The new series offers improved capacitance performance compared with earlier HVX and HTX products and includes 46 variant...
    ChargeJet launches QR-code EV charging feature across India
    ChargeJet has launched a QR-code-based electric vehicle charging feature across India that lets drivers scan, pay and start charging without downloading an app or creating an account. The Jaipur-based EV charging network said users can connect the charging gun, scan a QR code displayed on the charger, and pay through UPI or another digital payment method. Charging begins after the payment is processed, with no requirement to maintain a wallet balance. The company said the feature is based ...
    UK’s Integral Power joins EU-funded OLiMPUS battery project
    UK battery materials developer Integrals Power has been selected to supply its manganese-rich lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode material to OLiMPUS, a €9 million EU-backed project aimed at developing and industrializing next-generation battery cells using a regional supply chain. The Horizon Europe initiative, led by Norwegian research organization SINTEF, brings together 16 companies and institutions spanning the battery value chain, including Volvo Trucks, Magna Steyr, Frenc...
    Renault rolls out Google Gemini update for OpenR Link infotainment system
    Renault began rolling out Google's Gemini as a free opt-in upgrade on June 15 to vehicles already equipped with its openR link system, with Google built-in. The update is being pushed over the air in all countries where Renault is present and is available to customers who are signed in to a Google Account in a compatible language. Drivers can enable Gemini from the central display and can switch back to Google Assistant at any time. Gemini will be added gradually to compatible vehicles a...
    Lamborghini selects Bridgestone as exclusive tire supplier for all-new Fenomeno Roadster
    Bridgestone has been selected as the exclusive tire partner for the new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster. The hyper-exclusive supercar, limited to just 15 units, is powered by a 1,080 CV V12 hybrid powertrain. To harness that performance, Bridgestone has developed two custom-engineered Potenza tire configurations tailored for both road and track applications. The road-focused setup features bespoke Potenza Sport ultrahigh-performance tires designed to deliver high-speed stability, precise steeri...
    Nano One and Worley complete One-Pot LFP cathode production package
    Nano One and Worley completed a cathode active materials package for a One-Pot LFP production line, providing design, vendor and cost data to market the technology worldwide. The package covers the inside-battery-limits scope of a One-Pot LFP line, including the core process equipment that converts feedstock materials into LFP cathode. It includes process design and engineering, building layout, equipment specifications, qualified vendor quotes and capital and operating cost estimates. Nan...
    Valeo wins contract to supply corner radar suite to North American electric-vehicle maker
    Valeo has won a contract to supply a corner radar suite, including hardware and embedded software, to a North American electric-vehicle maker for Level 2+ and Level 3 systems. The company did not name the customer. The latest radar generation is designed to support automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and safe exit protection, and can support eyes-off functions that the automaker could add later through over-the-air updates. “This landmark win with a major North American auto...
    Molex expands HSAutoLink portfolio with 25 Gbps automotive Ethernet connector system
    Molex has expanded its HSAutoLink interconnect portfolio with the launch of the HSAutoLink G connector system, designed to support multi‑gigabit automotive Ethernet connectivity of up to 25 gigabits per second (Gbps). The new system addresses growing bandwidth requirements driven by advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), light detection and ranging (Lidar), radar, and software‑defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The connector is compatible with existing United States Council for Auto...
    Sensata launches STPS500P Series high-voltage Active + Passive PyroFuse
    Sensata Technologies has introduced an Active + Passive PyroFuse (STPS500P Series), a high-voltage protection device designed for electrified systems such as electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and industrial applications. The device combines system-triggered (active) and current-driven (passive) protection mechanisms in a single unit to improve fault protection and simplify system design. As voltage and system complexity increase in electrified platforms, conventional protection appr...
    NBHX secures order for exterior illuminated smart surface on TactoTek’s in mainland China
    NBHX, a mainland China-based supplier of automotive interior and exterior systems, has secured a high-volume order from a leading domestic automaker for the mass production and supply of an exterior illuminated smart surface application based on TactoTek’s In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology. The award marks NBHX’s entry into large-scale production of IMSE-based components in mainland China. The program covers an ext...
    EVB Charging promotes UL- and ENERGY STAR-certified charger for North American market
    EVB Charging is stepping up its push into the North American electric vehicle charging market with its BDC-D-UL charger, highlighting the product’s UL and ENERGY STAR certifications as it targets commercial charging customers in the US and Canada. The company said the charger is designed to meet growing demand for equipment that complies with recognized safety, interoperability and energy-efficiency standards, as buyers across the region place greater emphasis on certified charging hardware...
    Xpeng unveils X-Mind predictive world model for autonomous driving
    Xpeng outlined its approach to next-generation autonomous driving at CVPR 2026, presenting its World Model road map focused on predictive and reasoning-based capabilities. The company introduced X-Mind, a framework designed to simulate future driving scenarios and support decision-making through predictive modeling. Unlike traditional systems that react to current inputs, X-Mind allows vehicles to anticipate changes in traffic and road conditions by running internal simulations. It uses a Vis...
    CATL patents thinner battery cell structure for low-profile EVs
    CATL has developed a thinner battery cell design aimed at helping automakers build lower-profile electric vehicles without sacrificing cabin space or battery safety, according to details in a newly approved hardware patent. The new design focuses on one of the long-standing packaging challenges in electric sedans and other low-slung vehicles: the height of the battery pack. By reducing the vertical space required inside the cell, CATL is seeking to make it easier for manufacturers to design v...
    General Motors plans all-new dedicated BEV platform
    General Motors (GM) is developing a next-generation electric vehicle platform, internally known as BEV-N, that is expected to replace its current BEV3 architecture as the automaker prepares the next phase of its EV lineup, according to sources familiar with the matter. The new dedicated EV platform is expected to enter production toward the end of 2028 or in early 2029, the sources said. The move would mark a significant update to GM's EV strategy, as BEV3 currently serves as the foundation f...
    SK Keyfoundry starts mass production of on-chip EMC protection for automotive power integrated circuits
    SK Keyfoundry announced the development of a bidirectional silicon-controlled rectifier (Bi-SCR)-based on-chip electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection technology for automotive semiconductors. The solution has been implemented in the company’s 0.13-micron bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) process and has entered mass production. The technology addresses increasing reliability requirements in vehicles, where electronic components must withstand continuous electrical stress. Unlike conventional ...
    Sonos teams up with Škoda to deliver premium audio experience in all-new Peaq EV
    Sonos has partnered with Škoda to develop a premium in-car audio system for the automaker’s upcoming flagship electric vehicle, the Škoda Peaq. The collaboration sees Sonos take charge of designing the Peaq’s entire audio environment, shaping how music, voice and entertainment are delivered inside the vehicle. The system will be offered as part of Škoda’s optional Relax Package and has been engineered specifically for the model rather than adapted from existing solutions. Sonos CEO T...
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