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    FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025: Key themes and concerns for the automotive industry
    One thing is abundantly clear after the FISITA World Mobility Conference (WMC) last week. Megatrends impact everything. No longer can chassis development, braking, safety validation and so forth stand alone without impact from the broader drive towards electrification, the AI revolution or SDVs, to name a few.  The event’s sessions gave the impression that electrification is already baked into the industry, particularly in Europe where the debate on (regulation-pushed) direction is ...
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    Beyond horsepower: Compute becomes the new competitive edge for OEMs
    Automotive compute power is becoming a defining metric of vehicle capability — not just for autonomy, but across cockpit systems, connectivity and life-cycle software deployment. As vehicles transition toward centralized electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures and software-defined platforms, silicon performance is now a core determinant of what a vehicle can do — and how long it will remain competitive in the field. Two metrics have emerged as industry standards for measuring this compu...
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    Ideal Power receives order for power electronic solutions from global automotive supplier
    Ideal Power Inc. has announced that it has received an order from a global tier 1 automotive supplier that serves multiple top global automotive original equipment manufacturers. The order includes packaged B-TRAN® devices, SymCool® power modules, and solid-state circuit breaker reference design boards and drivers. These components will be evaluated for a novel solid-state electric vehicle contactor. The supplier has also requested budgetary quotes for millions of SymCool® power modules fo...
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    Nissan recalls over 480,000 vehicles in US and Canada for engine defects
    The Associated Press reported on July 1 that Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could lead to engine failure. The recall targets specific model years, including the 2021–24 Nissan Rogue, 2019–20 Altima, 2019–22 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55. Of the total, 443,899 vehicles are being recalled in the US and 37,837 in Canada. The affected vehicles are equipped with either 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L ...
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    US EV tax credits set to expire Sept. 30
    The US electric vehicle tax credits, which include a $7,500 credit for new EV purchases or leases and a $4,000 credit for used EVs, are set to expire Sept. 30 following the recent tax and budget legislation passed by Congress. This change marks the end of incentives that have boosted EV sales in recent times. The Electrification Coalition expressed concerns that the expiration of these credits could hinder the US' role in the global shift toward electric transportation, potentially ceding lea...
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    Call2Recycle Canada expands EV battery recovery program nationwide
    Call2Recycle Canada has announced the expansion of the Electrified Vehicle (EV) Battery Recovery Program across Canada, following a successful initial rollout in Québec. This initiative, EVBatteryRecovery.ca, was developed to manage end-of-life EV batteries from hybrid, plug-in hybrid, all-electric and fuel-cell vehicles outside of existing manufacturer-led recovery programs. The program was initially launched in June 2023 in Québec as a collaborative effort between vehicle manufacturers an...
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    ORNL's new battery component boosts battery energy density and fast-charging capabilities
    Researchers at the US Energy Department's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a novel current collector that contributes to increased energy density and efficient extreme fast charging, enabling at least 80% battery recharge in 10 minutes. This innovation reduces reliance on metals such as copper and aluminum, alleviating supply chain pressures. The development of a new battery component is poised to enhance the competitiveness of the US transportation industry by addres...
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    NBHX Trim invests $23 million in new production line at Mexican plant
    NBHX Trim Mexico, a subsidiary of the mainland China-based supplier NBHX Trim Group, has inaugurated a new production line at its plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The company invested over $23 million in its capacity expansion, which positions the Mexican plant as one of the group's most productive globally. NBHX Trim, which operates in the US, Europe and Asia, selected Aguascalientes as a strategic location for a manufacturing hub in North America. As ...
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    Toyota invests more than $50 million in Arizona Proving Grounds for enhanced testing capabilities
    Toyota Motor North America commenced the expansion of its Arizona Proving Grounds with a commitment to invest more than $50 million, the automaker said in a July 2 press release. The project includes constructing a 5.5-mile oval track, an off-road park, new riding and handling surfaces and plans for an advanced driver assistance technology facility in the future. The planned expansion, scheduled to be mostly completed by the end o...
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    Lyten acquires Northvolt’s Poland-based battery plant
    Lyten, a US-based company specializing in supermaterial applications and lithium-sulfur batteries, plans to acquire Northvolt's Dwa ESS operations in Gdansk, Poland. The battery plant, which was part of Northvolt Systems, is the largest battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing and research and development facility in Europe. Both companies have not disclosed the financial details of the acquisition. The deal will facilitate Lyten's expansion into the European market and enhance its...
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    Vishay unveils compact AEC-Q200 qualified thermistor for automotive cooling systems
    In a press release dated July 2, Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified negative temperature coefficient (NTC) immersion thermistor, designated as Vishay BCcomponents NTCAIMM66H. This thermistor features a compact design suitable for small spaces in liquid-cooled automotive systems, providing a rapid 1.5-second response time to temperature changes. It is built with a miniature NTC thermistor encased in a stainless-steel 316L housing and lead-free brass, offering traction...
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    Taoglas launches Patriot series roof-mount antenna for connected vehicle fleets
    Taoglas, a provider of advanced radio-frequency (RF) and antenna solutions, announced the release of its new Patriot series, a versatile, compact roof-mount antenna tailored for connected vehicle fleets. This advanced antenna is especially beneficial for emergency services, utilities and commercial sectors. The Patriot series integrates up to 18 antenna elements within a single module, offering robust multinetwork connectivity while minimizing roof clutter and simplifying installation processes....
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    EV advocacy groups urge US House to revise Senate bill on EV tax credits
    An electric vehicle advocacy group has called on the US House to revise a Senate-approved bill that would eliminate the $7,500 tax credit for new electric vehicle sales and leases, and the $4,000 credit for used EVs, effective Sept. 30. The Electrification Coalition emphasized that removing these credits could undermine the US manufacturing industry and hand over control of the future of transportation to mainland China, urging the House to oppose the bill. Calstart, a California-based nonpro...
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    Posco Holdings to test Direct Lithium Extraction technology in North America
    Posco Holdings is preparing to be the first South Korean company to test and verify Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology in North America, aiming to establish a lithium supply chain for secondary battery core materials. The company plans to commercialize its independently developed DLE technology by successfully operating a demonstration plant in the US, targeting undeveloped lithium salt lakes across North America. On June 30, Posco Holdings signed a memorandum of understanding with Au...
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    SwRI develops new methods for evaluating performance of hydrogen fuel-cell technology
    Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed new methods to evaluate fuel-cell technology performance and efficiency in hydrogen-powered vehicles without using test tracks or dynamometers. The institute has developed a controller system for hydrogen-powered vehicles, allowing engineers to extract fuel-cell stacks and test them under simulated driving conditions, which aids in the development of performance and efficiency algorithms. In hydrogen-powered vehicles, fuel cells convert hyd...
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    Redwood Materials plans to use second-life batteries for microgrid applications
    Redwood Materials developed a battery supply chain to recover and recycle end-of-life batteries in North America, receiving over 20 GWh of batteries annually. This forms about 90% of recycled lithium-ion batteries and battery materials in the region. The company is now setting up Redwood Energy to repurpose second-life battery packs and retain over 50% of capacity for low-cost, large-scale energy storage systems to meet the growing electricity demand driven by AI and electrification. This app...
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    Tritium partners Hubject to roll out Plug&Charge functionality across its global network
    Hubject and Tritium have formed a partnership to incorporate Hubject's Plug&Charge functionality into Tritium's charging infrastructure worldwide. This collaboration aims to streamline electric vehicle charging by merging Hubject's Plug&Charge platform with Tritium's advanced technology, facilitating easier EV adoption through simplified charging, akin to refueling traditional vehicles. The partnership aims to leverage Hubject's intercharge platform and ISO15118 Plug&Charge e...
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    Sionic Energy unveils 370 Wh/kg rapid integration silicon platform
    New York-based Sionic Energy, which is a Cornell University spin-off specializing in lithium-ion battery technology, has unveiled its 'rapid integration silicon platform.' It is designed to facilitate the transition from graphite to silicon in the battery industry. The platform, which is compatible with standard Li-ion manufacturing lines and is validated by independent labs and global automotive firms, offers 370 watt-hour per kg energy capacity, fast charging in less than 10 minutes, a...
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    BP Pulse opens EV charging hub near San Francisco airport
    bp pulse has opened an electric vehicle (EV) charging hub near San Francisco International Airport. The hub, located three miles from the airport, is part of bp's strategy to establish charging hubs near airports and other high-demand areas in collaboration with Hertz. The site includes 12 ultrafast EV charging bays, each with a 400-kilowatt capacity, featuring a mix of combined charging system (CCS) and North America Charging Standard (NACS) connectors. CCS connectors are compatible with man...
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    Toyota to assemble battery packs for hybrid RAV4 in Ontario plants by 2026
    Toyota is planning to assemble its own battery packs at its Ontario plants for the production of the all-new 2026 RAV4 SUV, which will be launched exclusively as a hybrid model. Toyota will add battery-pack assembly lines to its Ontario facilities as part of these preparations. These batteries will be built from cells manufactured at Toyota's newly opened battery plant in Kentucky. This move marks Toyota's effort to support the production of the hybrid RAV4 by retooling its Cambridge and Wood...
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    Clarios to launch Manufacturing Technology & Training Center as part of $6 billion strategy
    Clarios, a global company specializing in advanced energy storage solutions, has unveiled plans to establish a Manufacturing Technology & Training Center in the United States. This initiative is part of the company's $6 billion American energy manufacturing strategy, which includes a $600 million investment in cutting-edge manufacturing. The center aims to serve as a dedicated hub for workforce development, research and development (R&D), and technology validation, providing a secure,...
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    Federal judge orders release of EV charging infrastructure funds impacted by Trump administration
    A federal judge, Tana Lin, has ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars earmarked for the construction of electric vehicle charging stations in more than a dozen US states. This decision grants a preliminary injunction for the distribution of funds under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which was allocated $5 billion and was set to be utilized from 2022 to 2026. The program was originally signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021, but fa...
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    QuantumScape achieves successful integration of advanced Cobra separator process into baseline cell production
    US-based solid-state battery technology company QuantumScape Corp. has announced a significant advancement in its production capabilities with the integration of its Cobra separator process into its baseline cell production. This development is crucial to QuantumScape's strategy to enhance the production of its next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The Volkswagen-backed company's Cobra process represents a major improvement in ceramic separator manufacturi...
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    Uber partners with C40 Cities to enhance EV charging access for drivers
    Uber has entered into new agreements to enhance access to electric vehicle charging for over 55,000 drivers in major cities such as London, Boston and Phoenix through a partnership with C40 Cities. The collaboration aims to address the primary barrier of charging accessibility that prevents drivers from transitioning to EVs, surpassing even the cost issue. To support this initiative, Uber has introduced the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Estimator (EVIE) tool. This tool is designed to assist...
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    Sunnoo unveils first solar-powered EV charging station for grid-independent deployment
    Sunnoo, a US clean energy company, announced the launch of its first grid-independent, solar-powered electric vehicle charging station, marking a significant advancement in sustainable transportation solutions. This fully renewable, self-contained unit operates solely on solar power and was developed over six years, with more than 20,000 hours dedicated to component testing. The flagship system is undergoing real-world testing at Sunnoo's facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The company plans ...
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    EV Edison launches largest multiclass charging hub on East Coast in New Jersey
    EV Edison has inaugurated its flagship electric vehicle charging and fleet services hub in Kearny, New Jersey, strategically positioned near key transport routes such as the Port of Newark and the Holland Tunnel. The site is recognized as the largest multiclass charging hub on the East Coast, featuring 30 high-power charging ports capable of delivering 180 kW each. The facility offers a range of services for fleet operations, including 24/7 high-security access, parking and staging for trucks...
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    Torc opens new engineering center in Ann Arbor for autonomous truck development
    In a press release on June 24, Torc announced the opening of a new engineering center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This expansion is a strategic move as Torc aims for commercialization in 2027, with the intention of accelerating its productization initiatives while leveraging the rich automotive and technology talent available in the region. In establishing the Ann Arbor location, Torc collaborated with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to secure incentives, supporting its significant h...
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    Dolby Laboratories partners with Audi to introduce Dolby Atmos in select car models
    Dolby Laboratories has entered a strategic partnership with Audi to introduce Dolby Atmos in select Audi vehicle models. This partnership aims to enhance the driving experience through advanced audio technology, embedding Dolby's immersive sound capabilities into Audi's premium cars. The first Audi model with Dolby Atmos will be delivered in July. Dolby Atmos is an advanced sound technology that adds a three-dimensional layer to audio. Unlike a traditional surround sound system, whi...
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    Motive acquires InceptEV to enhance EV fleet management with advanced battery intelligence
    Motive, an AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, has acquired InceptEV, a software startup from Carnegie Mellon University. InceptEV specializes in advanced battery intelligence and machine learning to aid companies in making informed electric vehicle investment decisions. This acquisition enables Motive to integrate patented battery intelligence software into its commercial fleet management platform, offering operations managers enhanced insights into EV performance. Venkat Viswanathan,...
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    SL Corp. establishes new manufacturing facility in Mexico to produce headlight modules
    SL Mex, a subsidiary of South Korea-based automotive supplier SL Corp., established a manufacturing plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, local news portal MexicoNow reported June 23. The South Korean supplier invested $45 million in the first phase of the facility, which is located in the Logistik II industrial park in Villa de Reyes. The San Luis Potosí plant will produce headlight modules for global automakers such as BMW, General Motors, Hyundai and Kia. The plant, spread over 8.9 hectar...
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    Lectron launches new smart EV chargers with Wi-Fi and app integration
    Lectron announced the release of its new lineup of smart electric vehicle chargers, featuring six models compatible with the most widely used US charging standards. These chargers, now with Wi-Fi connectivity and the Lectron App integration, allow for enhanced control and performance tracking for EV drivers. The lineup includes Portable Level 1 and 2 Chargers and the V-BOX Pro home charging station, all designed with durability and high performance in mind. The Portable Level 1 Charger, ...
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    Zoox opens new robo-taxi production facility in US
    As reported in a press release on June 18, Zoox has launched the first serial production facility for purpose-built robo-taxis in the US, aimed at supporting the company's planned expansion in robo-taxi services across various markets, starting with Las Vegas and San Francisco, and later including Austin and Miami. This new facility, located in Hayward, California, spans 220,000 square feet and is Zoox's second vehicle production site in the Bay Area, while the first, in Fremont, California, foc...
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    Chevron enters domestic lithium sector with strategic acquisitions in Texas and Arkansas
    Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corp., announced its entry into the domestic lithium sector to bolster US energy security. This move involves the acquisition of two leasehold acreage positions, one from TerraVolta Resources, associated with The Energy & Minerals Group, and another from East Texas Natural Resources LLC. The leased areas cover approximately 125,000 net acres located in regions with the Smackover Formation, which spans Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas and ...
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    ArcelorMittal acquires full ownership of advanced Calvert steel facility from Nippon Steel
    ArcelorMittal has completed the acquisition of Nippon Steel Corp.'s 50% equity stake in AM/NS Calvert, with ArcelorMittal already owning the remaining portion. The facility, now known as ArcelorMittal Calvert, was initially purchased by ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel Corp. in 2014 from ThyssenKrupp for $1.55 billion, with the plant originally built at a cost of $5 billion and commencing operations in 2010. It holds a steel capacity of 5.3 million metric metric tons annually and is considered one...
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    LG Energy Solution and Toyota Tsusho form JV for battery recycling in North Carolina
    LG Energy Solution and Toyota Tsusho Corp. have announced the formation of Green Metals Battery Innovations LLC, a joint venture focused on battery recycling. The JV plans to construct a preprocessing facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, aimed at extracting black mass, a crucial material for battery recycling, from battery production scrap. The facility is set to begin operations in 2026 and intends to handle up to 13,500 metric tons of scrap annually, which is equivalent to over 40,000 au...
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    Factorial unveils Gammatron platform for accelerating battery development with AI technology
    Factorial Inc. has introduced Gammatron, an AI-enabled digital twin platform designed to advance the development of next-generation batteries by enhancing prediction, validation and optimization of battery performance. Developed from Factorial's own research and development experiences, Gammatron serves as a solution to the various development delays commonly experienced in battery innovation. Unlike other AI platforms focusing only on system-level models, Gammatron incorporates ele...
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    Nippon Steel finalizes partnership with U.S. Steel to strengthen American operations and security
    Nippon Steel Corp. and United States Steel Corp. have finalized a significant partnership, concluding an 18-month process marked by political scrutiny and national security considerations. Under the terms of the $14.9 billion agreement, Nippon Steel has acquired all outstanding shares of U.S. Steel at $55 per share, while U.S. Steel will retain its iconic name and headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The steel produced will continue to be “mined, melted and made” in the US, pr...
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    Clarios plans US technology campus for supercapacitor systems production
    Clarios, a company specializing in advanced energy storage solutions, has announced its plans to evaluate US locations for establishing a next-generation technology campus centered on the production of new supercapacitor systems. These systems will support the manufacturing of low-voltage supercapacitor systems optimized to pair with Clarios' domestically produced absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries. This strategic initiative is aimed at building a resilient and secure domestic supply chain...
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    Nissan unveils third-generation 2026 LEAF with enhanced range and innovative features
    Nissan Motor has unveiled the all-new 2026 LEAF, the third generation of its electric vehicle, offering a reimagined design with clean, dynamic body lines and a sport utility vehicle-like stance. The LEAF is set to reach US Nissan dealerships in the fall, with availability expanding to other markets thereafter. The new LEAF will be assembled alongside the Ariya at Nissan's Tochigi plant in Japan for the US and Canada markets. Key features of the vehicle include a new 3-in-1 powertra...
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    Antimony export bans by mainland China create crisis for US battery industry
    Antimony suppliers and battery-makers are facing significant challenges due to mainland China's restrictions on antimony exports, which include a ban on shipments to the US. This has led to soaring prices, causing the US battery industry to view the shortage as a national emergency, as Steve Christensen of the Responsible Battery Coalition said. The cost of antimony has escalated to more than $60,000 per metric ton, more than quadrupling over the past year, impacting industries reliant on this m...
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    Electric-truck maker Slate to source batteries from SK On
    South Korean battery company SK On has been chosen as the battery supplier for the US electric vehicle startup Slate Auto. This partnership underscores SK On's growing footprint in the US market. Starting in 2026, SK On will provide Slate with approximately 20 GWh of US-manufactured batteries until 2031, with the possibility of additional volumes as Slate's production increases. Slate's vehicles will utilize SK On's nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) batteries, which offer high-energy density and ...
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    Critical Metals Corp. receives $120 million Letter of Interest from US EXIM Bank to develop rare earth project in Greenland
    Critical Metals Corp., a critical minerals mining company, has received a Letter of Interest (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for a non-dilutive funding package of $120 million. This funding is intended to develop the Tanbreez Project in Greenland, recognized as one of the largest rare earth deposits globally. EXIM's consideration involves financing up to $120 million, repayable over 15 years as part of its Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative (SCRI). This fund...
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    US Senate's draft bill proposes tax credits increase for semiconductor manufacturers
    The US Senate's draft tax bill proposes increasing the investment credit for semiconductor manufacturers from 25% to 30%, according to a Bloomberg report on June 17. This incentive aims to encourage chipmakers to begin new projects in the US before the 2026 deadline, allowing them to continue claiming credits for ongoing construction beyond that date. The tax credit, part of the 2022 Chips and Science Act, is designed to revitalize the US semiconductor industry by offsetting the shift of prod...
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    Battery X Metals validates lithium-ion battery rebalancing technology through real-world trials
    Battery X Metals Inc. has successfully validated its next-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery rebalancing technology through real-world trials, confirming the effectiveness of its innovations covered in provisional patent applications filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The trials showed the technology's ability to recover 100% of imbalance-related capacity in a Nissan Leaf battery and 37.7% of rated capacity in a heavily imbalanced commercial electric vehicle battery p...
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    Zenobē partners to expand zero-emission bus program in Brampton, Canada
    Zenobē has announced a significant project in Brampton, Canada, involving a partnership to expand zero-emission bus (ZEB) programs. Brampton's initiative, one of the largest in North America, will introduce 1,000 electric buses, replacing the city's diesel fleet and supporting over 40 million passengers annually. The first phase is projected to be operational by early 2027. This project is expected to bring C$1 billion in foreign investment to Canada, reinforcing business ties between the UK...
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    Leap, XOS partner to support the power grid with electric fleets
    Leap Energy, a platform for virtual power plants (VPPs), and XOS Inc., an electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider, have forged a partnership to provide grid revenue opportunities for electrified fleets. This collaboration entails connecting XOS Hub charging technology to energy markets using Leap's automated platform. XOS manufactures electric stepvan vehicles for prominent logistics companies such as FedEx and UPS, and has developed the XOS Hub, a mobile, battery-integra...
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    Gireve, Hubject & Irdeto partner to expand Plug&Charge network access
    At the EVS38 event, Gireve, Hubject and Irdeto announced a new collaboration to expand Plug&Charge accessibility globally. The strategic cooperation, called the Gireve-Hubject-Irdeto Plug&Charge Interoperability partnership, seeks to address significant barriers to electric vehicle adoption by enhancing the ease of use and integration of Plug&Charge systems. The collaboration aims to create a more seamless charging experience for users and accelerate the adoption of Plug&...
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    Tokai Kogyo plans to expand Aguascalientes plant in Mexico to meet rising demand
    Tokai Kogyo, a Japan-based supplier known for manufacturing rubber and resin automotive components, has announced a $5.2 million investment to expand its production lines in Aguascalientes, Mexico. This expansion will occur at Tokai Kogyo’s plant in the Siglo XXI Industrial Park, where the Japanese supplier has been operating since 2014. The announcement was made during a meeting between Tokai Kogyo executives and Aguascalientes Gov. María Teresa Jiménez, who highlighted the state's advan...
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    Hyundai Steel to supply 100,000 metric tons of steel to GM Korea amid strategic shift
    Hyundai Steel, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), plans to supply 100,000 metric tons of auto steel sheets to GM Korea, starting in September, The Korea Herald reported June 13. This decision follows GM Korea's move to change its steel sheet supplier from mainland China-based steel manufacturer Baoshan Iron & Steel amid quality certification processes. The supply will account for 20% of GM Korea's annual steel sheet consumption. This marks Hyundai Steel's first substanti...
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    Trump overturns California's EV mandate
    US President Donald Trump has signed three congressional resolutions to reverse California's efforts to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and phaseout diesel engines and the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. These resolutions seek to repeal state-level mandates supported by former President Joe Biden's administration. General Motors and Toyota had opposed California's rules concerning EVs and gas-powered engines. California's plan, which inspired similar initiatives in 11 other sta...
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    Rheinmetall secures major order for high-voltage coolant pumps from North American truck manufacturer
    Rheinmetall, a technology corporation, has secured a double-digit million euro order from a prominent North American truck manufacturer. This order involves the supply of a mid-six-figure quantity of CWA 2000 high-voltage coolant pumps, which will be used in the customer's battery-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks from 2028 to 2035. The technical attributes of the CWA 2000, such as its versatility and suitability for both battery-powered electric vehicles and fuel-cell drives, were pivota...
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    Wallbox expands partnership with Ensol EV to deploy DC fast chargers in Texas, Florida, Georgia
    Wallbox, a company known for its electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, announced an expansion of its partnership with ENSOL EV, which is part of Ensol Energy Solutions LLC based in Texas, US. The collaboration aims to deploy Wallbox's Supernova DC fast chargers in urban centers and transit corridors in the US, specifically in Texas, Florida and Georgia regions characterized by rapid growth in EV adoption and charging needs. The initial installations are slated to begin in...
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    General Motors plans to invest $4 billion on its US manufacturing plants
    US carmaker General Motors (GM) announced that it plans to invest $4 billion over the next two years to boost its domestic production of gasoline-powered and electric vehicles. This investment aims to increase the company's annual domestic vehicle assembly to over 2 million units. GM's announcement follows an earlier plan to invest $888 million in the Tonawanda propulsion plant near Buffalo, New York, to support the development of its next-generation V-8 engine. The new investments will impac...
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    Cyclic Materials to invest $25 million on setting up a center of excellence for rare earth recycling in Ontario
    Cyclic Materials, an advanced recycling company, has announced a $25 million investment to establish North America's first Centre of Excellence for rare earth recycling in Kingston, Ontario. This facility, which covers over 140,000 square feet and will create 45 skilled jobs, will serve as the company's industrial and innovation hub, integrating commercial processing with research and development to tackle the challenge of sourcing rare earth elements for permanent magnets. The Kingston facil...
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    Rivian partners with WeaveGrid to offer advanced grid-integrated charging solutions
    WeaveGrid, a provider of smart charging software for electric vehicles, and electric-car maker Rivian have announced a collaboration aimed at introducing grid-integrated smart charging capabilities. These capabilities will be made available later in 2025 and are designed to enable Rivian customers to participate in WeaveGrid-managed utility programs. WeaveGrid said that participation in these programs will allow customers to earn financial incentives while contributing to grid reliabilit...
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    US-China agree on framework to ease export restrictions, trade conditions
    US and mainland Chinese officials have agreed on a framework to revive trade and ease mainland China's export restrictions on rare earths, though the agreement offers limited potential of resolving long-standing trade differences, a Reuters report said June 11. After intense negotiations in London, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the framework would add substance to a previous agreement from Geneva, which aimed to ease bilateral tariffs that had reached high levels. The Geneva ...
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    VW to build future EVs on Rivian's new R2 platform
    As part of Volkswagen's joint venture with Rivian, VW will use Rivian's upcoming R2 platform for all its future electric vehicles, according to Rivian's Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid. Rivian plans for the R2 production to begin in the first half of 2026, with improvements over its predecessor, the R1, making the development process more efficient. The R2 offers a modular and scalable tech stack, allowing Volkswagen brands such as ŠKODA and Audi to inco...
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    Mainland China issues temporary rare earth export licenses to top US automakers
    Mainland China has issued temporary export licenses to rare earth suppliers for the top three US automakers, according to a June 6 report by Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter. These licenses, valid for six months, come amid supply chain disruptions caused by mainland China's recent export curbs on rare earth materials. The restrictions, imposed in April, have impacted industries globally, including automakers, aerospace manufacturers and semiconductor companies. The export curb...
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    Autel Energy partners with LAZ Parking and Epic Charging for EV infrastructure expansion
    Autel Energy has been appointed as a preferred electric vehicle charging hardware provider following a partnership between LAZ Parking and Epic Charging, aimed at deploying 50,000 Level 2 chargers. This collaboration will support LAZ Parking, the largest privately owned parking operator in North America, in executing its EV Charging vision. In February, LAZ Parking and Epic Charging entered into a strategic development agreement to expedite the deployment of Level 2 EV charging solu...
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    Waymo halts taxi service in some areas of Los Angeles amid protests and vandalism
    Waymo suspended its robotaxi service in areas of Los Angeles after five of its self-driving vehicles were vandalized during protests over immigration raids, The Detroit News reported on June 9. During the protests, images showed Waymo vehicles covered in graffiti, as protesters waved Mexican and Guatemalan flags, and one individual struck a vehicle with a skateboard. Some electric scooters were reportedly thrown into the fires. In ...
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    AESC halts construction of its $1.6 billion gigafactory in the US
    Electric vehicle-battery maker AESC has paused the construction of its planned gigafactory in Florence, South Carolina, US, due to market uncertainties. Ongoing work at the planned battery manufacturing plant, which was intended to produce EV battery cells for BMW and expected to employ about 1,600 people, has been halted amid speculation surrounding US President Donald Trump's decisions on import tariffs and a proposal to eliminate subsidies to consumers for buying EVs. Trump's move c...
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    Wallbox secures $15 million through private placements, involving SETT and existing investors
    Wallbox, a global entity in electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, has announced two private placements of its Class A ordinary shares, totaling $15 million. The first investment, exceeding $9 million, comes from the government of Spain via the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT), marking SETT's entry into Wallbox's shareholder base as part of the company's February financing round. The other investment, surpassing $5 million, comes from existing invest...
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    US Critical Materials and INL partner to develop facility for domestic rare earth processing
    US Critical Materials Corp. and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) are undertaking efforts to bolster America's access to critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs) by developing an environmentally responsible demonstration facility on the Idaho National Laboratory Campus. This initiative is in response to a March Executive Order by President Donald Trump, which declared a national emergency due to US reliance on foreign nations for these essential materials. REEs are vital for the US' def...
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    ChargePoint revenue falls 9% YOY to $98 million in Q1 2025
    ChargePoint Holdings Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended on April 30, 2025. The company reported a revenue of $98 million, with a generally accepted accounting principles gross margin of 29% and a non-GAAP gross margin of 31%. The first-quarter revenue was down by 9% from the previous year's $107 million for the same quarter. The subscription revenue for this quarter was $38 million, marking a 14% increase compared to the previous y...
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    Lucid partners with Graphite One for US-sourced graphite supply
    Lucid Group, a manufacturer of advanced electric vehicles, announced a multiyear supply agreement with Graphite One to secure US-sourced natural graphite, aiming to enhance its supply chain for raw materials within the US. This agreement complements previous arrangements with Syrah Resources and Graphite One, ensuring future Lucid vehicles will utilize natural and high-performance synthetic graphite mined and produced in the US as part of directed agreements with its battery-cell suppliers. M...
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    Bridgestone launches Turanza EverDrive tire with advanced technology and extended warranty
    Bridgestone Americas introduced the all-new Bridgestone Turanza EverDrive touring tire, designed for sedans, crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) and minivans, and backed by an 80,000-mile limited warranty. The tire incorporates a next-generation compound to protect against irregular and premature wear and is designed to ensure confident stopping power in wet, dry and light snow conditions, thanks to Bridgestone's ENLITEN Technology. The Turanza EverDrive tire is designed with a precis...
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    Voltpost deploys its first-ever lamppost EV charger in Illinois, US
    Voltpost, a company focused on lamppost electric vehicle charging, announced the first public deployment of its EV charging platform in Oak Park, Illinois, US. This initiative, a collaboration with the Park District of Oak Park and the regional utility company, ComEd, aims to offer convenient and affordable charging access to local residents. Jeffrey Prosserman, CEO and co-founder of Voltpost, emphasized that this deployment aligns with the company's projects in New York, US, and Mi...
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    GlobalFoundries invests $16 billion in semiconductor manufacturing in New York and Vermont
    In a press release on June 4, GlobalFoundries (GF) announced a strategic plan to invest $16 billion to enhance its semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities in New York, US, and Vermont, US. This investment is designed to address the rising demand for semiconductors due to the growing prevalence of AI, which requires chips that are both power-efficient and capable of high-bandwidth performance. The initiative is supported by collaboration with the Trump administration an...
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    US-based startup Bedrock Materials pauses development of sodium-ion batteries
    US-based sodium-ion battery technology startup Bedrock Materials announced April 5 that it is winding down its operations and stopping development work on sodium-ion batteries. The startup blamed the crash in the price of lithium carbonate and policy tailwinds in the US, leading to uncertainty in the business case of sodium-ion batteries for electric cars. The startup, which secured $9 million in seed funding and opened its R&D headquarters in Chicago in 2024, now plans to return the mone...
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    SparkCharge secures $30.5 million funding to expand mobile EV charging services in North America
    SparkCharge, known as the world's largest off-grid electric vehicle fleet charging network, announced a new influx of $30.5 million in capital. This financing includes a $15.5 million Series A-1 funding, led by Monte's Fam, and a $15 million venture loan from Horizon Technology Finance Corp. Venture capital and strategic investment firms such as Collab Capital and Cleveland Avenue participated in the funding round. The funds will be used to advance SparkCharge's mobile charging services acros...
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    WirelessCar partners with Blink and ChargeHub for Seamless Charging initiative in North America
    WirelessCar, a company specializing in connected vehicle services; Blink Charging Co.; and ChargeHub have entered into a partnership to launch the Seamless Charging pilot program in the US and Canada. This initiative aims to simplify and enhance the electric vehicle charging experience by making it more streamlined and accessible for drivers. The program addresses the complexity faced by users without convenient access to EV charging infrastructure, who may be overwhelmed by various apps an...
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    Hubject, Heliox, Accelera and Blue Bird announce first commercial deployment of V2G solution
    Hubject; Heliox, a Siemens Business; Accelera, a Cummins business unit focused on electric and hydrogen solutions; and Blue Bird Corp. have partnered to achieve the first commercial deployment of an interoperable vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging solution powered by the ISO 15118-20 standard, a major milestone for the electric vehicle industry. This standard establishes secure, bidirectional communication between EVs and charging infrastructure. While Hubject contributes the digital in...
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    Sailun Group and Tire Direct hold groundbreaking ceremony for jointly held tire manufacturing plant in Mexico
    Sailun Group and its joint venture partner, Tire Direct (TD), held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 15 for their tire production project in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, the mainland China-based tiremaker said in a press release on May 22. The plant, which will have an annual production capacity of 6 million passenger car radial (PCR) tires, marks an important step in Sailun Group's strategy to expand locally and globally, following its previous ventures in Southeast Asia. The project aims ...
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    Trump plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%, effective June 4
    US President Donald Trump has decided to further raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, effective June 4. "We are going to be imposing a 25% increase. We're going to bring it from 25% to 50% — the tariffs on steel into the United States of America, which will even further secure the steel industry in the United States," Trump announced while speaking at a rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the US.  In February 2025, a few days after becoming the US ...
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    ComEd secures approval for $168 million transportation electrification plan in Illinois
    ComEd has received approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission for its second Beneficial Electrification Plan, earmarking $168 million over three years starting in 2026 to advance transportation electrification in Illinois. This initiative builds on ComEd's previous $231 million investment from 2023 to 2025 aimed at promoting electric vehicle adoption and reducing emissions in northern Illinois. The plan focuses on assisting residential and non-residential customers in transitioning to EVs th...
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    BASF halts EV battery project in Canada amid market uncertainties
    BASF, a German chemical company, suspended its electric vehicle battery project in Canada, The Logic reported May 28. The company initially planned to open a battery materials plant in Bécancour, Quebec, after securing the site in 2022. However, due to market uncertainties and an ongoing cost-cutting plan, BASF has halted its investment. BASF remains prepared to invest in North America when demand arises, according to company spokesperson Daniela Rechenberger. The suspension of the pro...
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    NHK Spring opens new production facility in Mexico
    NHK Spring inaugurated a new motor core production plant in Mexico. The facility is located at the Castro del Río Technoindustrial Park in Irapuato, Guanajuato. The Japanese supplier invested $55 million in the new production facility, which will create 233 new jobs. The new motor core production facility is next to NHK Spring's main manufacturing plant, which was established in 2014. NHK Spring expanded the plant in 2017 with an investment of $50 million. The l...
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    LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI to establish LFP battery lines at US plants with GM
    South Korean battery manufacturers LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Samsung SDI are set to install lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production lines at their respective US plants, co-owned with General Motors. This shift represents their first foray into LFP production, moving away from their previous focus on high-nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) chemistries. The decision is influenced by GM's drive to reduce electric vehicle costs amid slower market adoption and make EVs more accessible by ut...
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    ChargerHelp partners with Epic Charging to address EV charger downtime
    ChargerHelp and Epic Charging have announced a partnership to develop the EV industry's first fully integrated operations and maintenance (O&M) management solution aimed at addressing charger downtime, a significant challenge for the sector. The collaboration brings together ChargerHelp's remote diagnostic and field service dispatch capabilities through its EMPWR platform and Epic Charging's charge point management system (CPMS). This integration allows users a unified interface for servi...
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    Dekra opens US Automotive Test Center of Excellence in Michigan
    Dekra, a leading provider of safety, security, and sustainability testing and certification services, has opened a new automotive testing laboratory in Plymouth, Michigan. The facility, which is designed to address the future needs of the mobility sector, provides a wide range of automotive testing, validation and certification services, including electric vehicle testing, automotive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), reliability testing, automotive connectivity technologies and digital t...
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    Ampeco, I-charging partner on compliant EV chargers in the US
    Ampeco, a leading supplier of electric vehicle charging management software, and I-charging, an innovative high-power DC charging hardware manufacturer, have signed a strategic partnership to deliver fully National Type Evaluation Program/California Type Evaluation Program (NTEP/CTEP)-compliant charging solutions in the US, Ampeco announced May 29. The NTEP and CTEP are mandatory certifications required by EV charging solution providers to ensure the accuracy of energy consumption measur...
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    QNX releases Hypervisor 8.0 to enhance embedded software development for vehicles
    QNX, a division of BlackBerry Ltd., announced the release of QNX Hypervisor 8.0, an advanced embedded virtualization solution to simplify and expedite embedded software development. Built on the latest QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 8.0, the hypervisor integrates a microkernel architecture enabling multiple operating systems, such as Android, Linux and QNX, to function on a single system-on-chip (SoC). It provides a broad virtualization solution, facilitating virtual memory management, ...
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    Lynkwell reports 200% revenue growth with XLynk charger launch and leadership expansion
    Lynkwell, a US-based energy infrastructure provider, announced significant year-over-year growth, driven by the launch of its next-generation XLynk charger and an expansion in leadership with the hiring of a new COO. The company achieved over 200% revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025, amid a dynamic electric vehicle industry landscape marked by strong sales but volatile macroeconomic conditions. Lynkwell's comprehensive offerings, which include domestic hardware, software, service...
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    Whale Dynamic and Noodoe collaborate on AI-powered charging solution for fully-autonomous fleets
    Whale Dynamic, a company specializing in Level 4 autonomous delivery vehicles, has partnered with Noodoe, an expert in electric vehicle charging and energy management software, to create a comprehensive ecosystem that integrates self-driving delivery vans with AI-powered charging management. This collaboration aims to facilitate an end-to-end autonomous delivery solution across North America. By aligning Whale Dynamic's fully electric, driverless vehicles with Noodoe's EV OS system, vehicles ...
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    Cyclic Materials, Lime partner to recycle magnets from retired electric motors
    Canada-based rare earth elements (REEs) recycling company Cyclic Materials and micromobility service provider Lime have signed a strategic agreement to recycle magnets from retired electric motors in e-bikes and e-scooters across Canada and the US. The partnership between the two companies marks the first major recycling initiative of rare earth magnets in North America's micromobility sector. Cyclic plans to recover these materials from decommissioned motors in Lime's markets,...
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    Amprius signs new contract manufacturing agreement with a South Korean battery-maker
    California-based lithium-ion battery technology company Amprius Technologies Inc. signed a new contract manufacturing agreement with a prominent battery manufacturer in South Korea, the company announced May 27, without disclosing the name of its South Korean partner. This partnership enables Amprius to expand its global production capabilities, enhancing its capacity to supply SiCore cells on a large scale to meet increasing global demand. The South Korean partner's expertise in various c...
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    General Motors announces $888 million investment in Tonawanda plant in US to start production of sixth-generation V-8 engines from 2027
    General Motors (GM) announced plans to invest $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant in Buffalo, New York, to support production of sixth-generation V-8 engines, used in full-size trucks and sport utility vehicles. The automaker will make an investment in new machinery, equipment, tools and renovations of the 87-year-old plant as it gears up to begin production of the next-generation engines in 2027. Tonawanda is the second propulsion plant of G...
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    Long-Lewis Auto Group partners with ADS-TEC Energy for ultrafast EV charging in Alabama
    Long-Lewis Auto Group partnered with ADS-TEC Energy to implement its ChargeBox technology, providing ultrafast electric vehicle charging at multiple Ford dealerships including Long-Lewis Ford of Hoover, River Region and Muscle Shoals in Alabama, US. The ChargeBox platform, known for its battery-buffered, ultrafast-charging capabilities, offers up to 320-kW charging without requiring major grid infrastructure upgrades. This initiative aims to address the underserved EV charging needs in Alabam...
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    XCharge North America partners with Roady's Truck Stops for EV charging solutions
    XCharge North America, a subsidiary of XCHG Ltd., entered into an exclusive partnership with Roady's Truck Stops, the largest chain of independent truck stops in the US. This partnership places XCharge NA as the sole provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and solutions to more than 500 Roady's franchise locations across the country. The partnership aims to provide adaptable charging solutions suitable for Roady's diverse membership, which includes single-location operators and large ...
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    US Senate blocks California's plan to end gasoline-only vehicle sales by 2035
    The US Senate voted to block California's plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035, a policy adopted by 11 other states. This decision affects a third of the US auto market and challenges the waiver granted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in December 2024 under former president Joe Biden. The waiver allowed California to mandate electric vehicles for at least 80% of new car sales by 2035. Automakers such as General Motors and Toyota, who lobbied against thes...
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    Ford to share US battery plant with Nissan amid financial pressures in EV sector
    Ford Motor Co. is scaling back its ambitions in the electric vehicle sector by allowing Nissan to use part of its US battery facility in Kentucky. This decision follows financial challenges from weak EV sales, high costs and tariff risks. Once a key element of Ford's $7 billion EV investment announced in 2021, the Kentucky battery plants, developed in partnership with SK On through the BlueOval SK joint venture, are now partially or fully idle. The move to share the facility with Nissan marks...
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    Zoox plans to test autonomous vehicles in Atlanta
    Zoox, Amazon's autonomous vehicle unit, is preparing to begin testing its self-driving vehicles in Atlanta, according to a report published by TechCrunch on May 20. The company has completed the initial mapping phase in Atlanta and plans to commence autonomous driving later this summer. This makes Atlanta the seventh US city where Zoox is testing its vehicles. The announcement comes just after Waymo and its partner Uber revealed plans to start offering rides in their robo-taxis to early access u...
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    India’s Himadri Speciality Chemical acquires 16.24% stake in US-based International Battery Co.
    Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. has invested $4.43 million to acquire a 16.24% stake in International Battery Co. Inc. (IBC), a US-based lithium-ion battery cell manufacturer. This investment, announced May 22, signifies Himadri's entry into the lithium iron phosphate cathode active and anode materials market, providing them with board representation in IBC. IBC operates a 50-MWh lithium-ion battery cell facility in South Korea, which began production in 2023, and is developing a gigafactory...
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    ChargePoint partners with Eaton to enhance EV charging infrastructure across multiple regions
    ChargePoint, a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, and Eaton, an intelligent power management company, have announced a partnership aimed at advancing EV charging infrastructure across the US, Canada and Europe. This collaboration intends to integrate EV charging with infrastructure solutions and develop new technologies that support bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities. These advancements will enable EVs to function as power sources for various a...
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    BP Pulse to expand EV charging network in the US
    BP Pulse announced May 20 that it signed a strategic agreement with iconic US diner chain Waffle House to install BP Pulse charge points at Waffle House locations across the US including Texas, Georgia, Florida, and other locations in the South and Southeast US. The collaboration underscores BP Pulse’s commitment to build a network of ultrafast chargers across the US, ensuring drivers have access to charging solutions where they need them most. Each electric vehicle charging site will fe...
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    P3 and Audiokinetic collaborate to enrich in-cockpit audio user experiences
    P3 digital services partnered with Audiokinetic Inc. to enhance in-cockpit audio user experiences through its SPARQ OS infotainment platform. Audiokinetic's Wwise Automotive is a solution allowing carmakers to create custom sounds for car functions, integrating with SPARQ OS, which is powered by Android Automotive OS. This integration leads to immersive audio experiences that align with a vehicle's brand identity. Wwise Automotive enables original equipment manufacturers to design unique so...
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    BMW, Solid Power test all-solid-state battery cells in a BMW i7
    The BMW Group is testing large-format, all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells from Solid Power in a BMW i7 test vehicle in the Munich area. ASSBs promise higher energy density in a compact storage system, potentially providing longer vehicle ranges without increasing system weight. Since 2022, BMW and Solid Power have strengthened their collaboration on ASSB technology development through a technology transfer agreement. Both companies are optimistic about the potential of ASSB technology. J...
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    Blink Charging announces job cuts in a strategic restructuring plan
    Blink Charging Co., a global provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, announced a strategic restructuring plan aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies and supporting long-term growth. As part of this plan, the company will reduce its global workforce by approximately 20% to streamline operations and align with its BlinkForward strategic priorities. This reduction is expected to lead to annual savings of over $11 million, although it will incur related costs betwe...
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    Clarios to invest $1 billion in US critical minerals processing plant
    Clarios, the largest manufacturer and recycler of low-voltage batteries, announced plans to invest up to $1 billion in a new critical minerals processing and recovery plant in the US. This decision is facilitated by recent executive orders and federal advanced manufacturing tax credits. The initiative is part of Clarios' strategy to enhance the domestic supply of critical minerals, which are essential for national security. The company has conducted preliminary site assessments in Indiana, US...
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    Battery materials startup GDI raises $11.5 million to expand silicon anode production for EV batteries
    GDI, a battery materials startup based in New York, raised an additional $11.5 million in Series A funding to expand its production of silicon anodes for electric vehicle batteries in the US and Europe. This latest round of investment was led by Helios Climate Ventures, Impact NY and InnoEnergy, increasing the total Series A funding to over $20 million. GDI said that its silicon anodes have a 30% higher energy density compared to traditional graphite anodes and allow EVs to charge in under 15...
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    Bluedot partners with Rivian to simplify EV fleet charging
    Bluedot, an electric vehicle fleet charging solution company, announced that it collaborated with Rivian to support Rivian's Mobile Service fleet operations by streamlining its EV charging experience. Through this partnership with Rivian, Bluedot aims to demonstrate how innovation in fleet management can propel the broader electrification movement forward, simplifying and enhancing the adoption of EVs as it continues to expand. Bluedot's efforts in revolutionizing EV fleet management sup...
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    Hubject and Zemetric partner to deliver Plug&Charge solutions
    Hubject, a company specializing in interoperable electric vehicle charging solutions, formed a strategic partnership with Zemetric, an EV charging solutions provider, to integrate Plug&Charge functionality into Zemetric's charging platform. This collaboration aims to provide seamless charging experiences for EV drivers and fleet operators across North America and international markets. The partnership will utilize Hubject's ISO 15118-based Plug&Charge ecosystem to facilitate automatic...
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