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    US automakers, battery suppliers rationalize excess battery capacity, pivot to energy storage systems
    In December 2025, Ford Motor Co. and SK On announced plans to end their $11.4 billion battery joint venture — BlueOval SK — as part of their broader business overhaul amid a slowdown in demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and the end of government subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The decision to cease the battery JV came as the two companies sought to avoid accumulating losses from EV battery operations in a market witnessing policy shifts away from BEVs and to r...
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    European New Car Assessment Program’s button mandate forces a rethink of the digital cockpit
    For more than a decade, the automotive industry followed a clear trajectory: digitize the driving experience, replace physical controls with touchscreens and let software define the cockpit. From 2026, Europe’s most influential vehicle safety assessor will begin to reverse that logic. Under revised protocols, the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) will explicitly reward vehicles that provide physical controls for essential driving functions, such as indicators, hazard lights, wi...
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    BorgWarner wins contract to supply 800-volt integrated drive module for European OEM, starting 2029
    BorgWarner has secured a supply order from a premium European original equipment manufacturer to supply its 800-volt Integrated Drive Module (iDM) for a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV), with mass production scheduled to commence in 2029. Last week, the US-based supplier also won an order to supply 800-volt secondary iDMs and a dual-inverter generator module for a North American OEM. This iDM is a comprehensive system that features BorgWarner's innovative single-electric-machine design,...
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    BorgWarner secures contract to supply VTG turbocharger for European OEM's HEV platform in North America
    BorgWarner has signed an agreement with a major European original equipment manufacturer to supply its variable turbine geometry turbocharger (VTG) for one of the OEM's hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) platforms. This agreement marks BorgWarner's entry into the global supply base that will support the OEM's first HEV offerings in North America. The VTG turbocharger developed by BorgWarner enables precise control of engine operation, optimizing performance across a wide range of engine speed...
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    Tata AutoComp opens two new manufacturing facilities in Sanand, India
    On Jan. 30, Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd., an automotive supplier affiliated with the Tata Group and a key supplier to Tata Motors, opened two new manufacturing facilities in Sanand, Gujarat, India, to produce seating systems and thermal systems, The Hindu Business Line reported Feb. 10. While the seating systems facility is managed by TM Automotive Seating Systems Private Ltd., TACO Air International Thermal Systems Private Ltd. will be responsible for thermal systems. TM Automotive Seating Sys...
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    CATL expects to begin deploying sodium-ion batteries in passenger cars in Q2 2026
    CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, plans to begin incorporating sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles in the second quarter of 2026 to promote broader adoption of this new battery technology. The first cars to feature sodium-ion batteries will come from Chinese automaker GAC Aion, according to CATL's Chief Technology Officer Gao Huan. CATL is scaling up the production capacity of sodium-ion batteries. According to Gao, as the production capacity increases, these batt...
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    JIOS Aerogel's thermal barriers to be used in Hyundai and Kia EVs
    JIOS Aerogel has announced that its South Korean manufacturing licensee has secured a contract to supply Thermal Blade thermal runaway barriers for Hyundai and Kia's upcoming and purpose-built vehicle models. This contract marks the first successful implementation of JIOS' Hub & Spoke business model, which licenses automotive suppliers to produce finished thermal barriers near customers. The contract was awarded through a Hyundai Motor Group tender, with mass production set to begin in Ju...
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    CES 2026: ProLogium Technology and FEV Group showcase advanced EV battery
    ProLogium Technology and FEV Group collaborated to exhibit their next-generation electric vehicle battery module at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January. The module is built on ProLogium's proprietary superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery technology, designed to achieve high energy density, ultrahigh safety, fast-charging capability and excellent low-temperature performance. This aims to enable EVs to achieve a driving range of approximat...
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    Xpeng completes trial production of P7+ battery-electric vehicle model at Magna's Austrian car factory
    Chinese electric-car maker Xpeng has completed trial production of the updated P7+ electric sedan at the Graz plant in Austria. Trial production is underway as the carmaker prepares to launch the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in Europe.  In September 2025, Xpeng announced the start of localized production in Europe, utilizing the production line of Magna Steyr, an Austrian-based subsidiary of Magna International, to manufacture the G6 and G9 sport utility vehicles. Xpeng is working w...
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    Leapmotor secures $530 million from FAW
    Leapmotor, a leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles (NEVs), has secured a significant investment from China FAW Group, marking a notable instance of a mainland Chinese state-owned automaker investing in an NEV startup. According to a regulatory filing, Leapmotor has signed an agreement on Dec. 28 with FAW Equity Investment, a wholly owned subsidiary of China FAW, to issue 74,832,245 domestic shares at 50.03 yuan (about $7.13) per share, raising 3.74 billion yuan. The newly rais...
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    Samsung SDI partners with KG Mobility for next-gen EV battery pack technology
    Samsung SDI has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korean automaker KG Mobility (KGM) for the joint development of next-generation electric vehicle battery pack technologies. The collaboration will focus on using Samsung SDI's 46-series cylindrical battery cells. Executives from both companies, including Ick Kyu Choi, head of Mobile & Power Battery Business (executive vice president) from Samsung SDI, and Jeong Hyun Kwak, chief strategy officer (president) from KGM...
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    Japanese supplier T.RAD plans $90.2 million production facility in Tennessee, US
    T.RAD North America, the US subsidiary of Japan-based automotive thermal system supplier T.RAD, has announced a $90.2 million investment in a new production facility in Clarksville, Tennessee. The project is set to generate 928 new jobs at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Corporate Business Park South, reinforcing Tennessee’s reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing. The new plant will significantly increase T.RAD’s production capacity, enabling the company to expand its customer b...
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    BorgWarner secures additional projects to supply dual inverters to Great Wall Motor
    BorgWarner is deepening its collaboration with Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) in the field of electrified propulsion, expanding on two dual-inverter programs to include two additional projects. The company plans to begin mass production of its new dual inverters for GWM in 2026. Stefan Demmerle, vice president of BorgWarner Inc. and president and general manager of PowerDrive Systems, highlighted BorgWarner's technical expertise in electrification and dual-inverter products as ...
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    Castrol and Lion Smart collaborate to enhance EV battery thermal management
    Castrol has partnered with Lion Smart to develop an advanced battery module for high-performance electric vehicle applications. The collaboration combines Lion Smart's direct battery-cooling technology with Castrol's expertise in thermal fluids and battery thermal management. This partnership aims to enhance battery thermal management for passenger cars, trucks and battery energy storage systems (BESS) globally by employing direct battery cooling. This approach involves the use of Castrol ON ...
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    DENSO to showcase future mobility technologies at Japan Mobility Show 2025
    DENSO Corp. will participate in the Japan Mobility Show 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 30 to Nov. 9. The theme of DENSO's exhibit will focus on technologies that enhance societal value through advancements in automobiles and connectivity with urban environments. The exhibition will include a four-seater simulation vehicle, an immersive theatre and presentations that feature videos and real products. DENSO highlights the future of transportation with the introduction of software-defined ...
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    Sinbon Electronics to debut at The Battery Show North America 2025 in Detroit
    Sinbon Electronics Co. Ltd., an electronics system integrator from Taiwan, is set to make its debut at The Battery Show North America 2025, showcasing its latest innovations under the theme Plug-and-Play Revolution, Reliable Charging Systems for a Connected World. The company will highlight advanced thermal management and high-power charging solutions aimed at enhancing performance, energy efficiency and compatibility within the electric vehicle sector. Sinbon has significantly expanded its p...
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    Amazon tests General Motors’ BrightDrop electric vans as part of its plan to induct 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by 2030
    Amazon is testing General Motors' (GM) BrightDrop electric vans as part of its initiative to introduce 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by the end of the decade. The testing involves slightly more than a dozen vans, which are added to a fleet that already includes electric vehicles from Rivian. In 2023, GM sold 12 of its 2024 model BrightDrop vans to Amazon. Despite this testing, Amazon's partnership with Rivian remains unchanged, according to spokesperson Steve Kelly. Amazon holds a 16%...
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    IAA Mobility 2025: ZF presents latest solutions in chassis, safety and electric powertrain
    ZF is presenting its latest automotive solutions at the IAA Mobility 2025 held from Sept. 9 to 12 in Munich. The Germany-based company focuses on electric, connected and safe driving, offering production-ready drives, by-wire systems and software for developing software-defined electric vehicles. ZF is enhancing passenger car chassis with intelligent actuators and software expertise to meet global market demands. The company supplies steer-by-wire (SBW) and brake-by-wire (BBW) solutions ...
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    Shell develops new thermal management fluid for faster charging
    Shell Lubricants has developed an advanced electric vehicle thermal management fluid that significantly reduces charging times without compromising battery safety or lifespan, aiding in the adoption of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). In collaboration with RML Group, Shell created a 34-kWh battery pack using its EV-Plus Thermal Fluid featuring proprietary Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) Technology, which enables charging from 10% to 80% in under 10 minutes. This technology allows for higher chargin...
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    Autel Energy Europe integrates Phoenix Contact’s CCS2 technology into MaxiCharger DT1000 series
    Autel Energy Europe has incorporated Phoenix Contact's 1,000 amperes (A) CCS2 technology into the MaxiCharger DT1000 series, aiming to enhance charging capabilities for high-power applications. This collaboration is set to expand charging performance for heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and high-performance passenger cars, while improving thermal stability and system compatibility. Andreas Lastei, vice president of Autel Energy Europe, emphasized the importance of industry collabor...
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    IAA Mobility 2025: MAHLE unveils range-extender system and thermal management module
    At the IAA Mobility 2025 event in Munich, MAHLE is showcasing its innovations aimed at electrification and sustainable powertrain solutions designed to reduce CO2 emissions in road traffic. These innovations included a new range-extender system and a thermal management module for electric vehicles. The range-extender system features a high-voltage generator that can extend a battery-electric vehicle's range up to 1,350 km. The thermal management module includes an integrated heat pump, potential...
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    Norma Group secures order to supply quick connectors for a new EV platform from a leading US automaker
    Norma Group has been awarded a new contract to supply eM safe quick connectors for the battery thermal management of electric vehicles developed on a new platform by a major US-based car manufacturer. The delivery of these connectors will begin in 2027, equipping up to 90,000 electric cars annually until 2034. The contract is valued at approximately €14 million and pertains to a new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) platform that aims to offer cost-efficient EVs suitable for a diverse cus...
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    Nanotherm and Battelle launch Novara for carbon nanotube heating solutions
    Nanotherm and Battelle have announced the launch of a new company, Novara, which aims to deliver advanced carbon nanotube-based heating solutions across automotive, industrial and consumer markets. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Novara combines Nanotherm's proficiency in nanotechnology product development and commercialization with Battelle's significant material science expertise, honed over a decade and a half in automotive and aerospace heating technologies. Andy Dickson, CEO of Novara, expresse...
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    BorgWarner announces multiple contracts for advanced automotive technologies across global markets
    BorgWarner has announced numerous new contracts for its powertrain and thermal solutions, highlighting its role in supplying advanced automotive technologies. The company has secured a significant contract with a major East Asian original equipment manufacturer to provide wastegate turbochargers for 1.6-liter (L) engines used in hybrid electric vehicle sport utility vehicle applications in South Korea. This agreement, set to commence production in 2027 at BorgWarner's Pyongtaek, South ...
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    AZL Aachen launches project to advance fire safety for EV battery casings
    AZL Aachen GmbH has announced the launch of a joint partner project aimed at advancing fire safety testing for electric vehicle battery casings. Named Thermal Runaway Testing for Battery Casings — Benchmarking Systems for High-Gradient Heating and Hot Particle Blasting, the project seeks to create a realistic and reproducible fire-testing environment for materials used in EV battery housings. The initiative officially started on July 15. This involves the development of a new...
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    Kautex Textron receives a large order to supply battery housing units from a leading automaker
    Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., announced that it has received an order from a leading automotive manufacturer for a full-battery-electric vehicle (full-BEV) thermoplastic composite lower battery housing unit. This component is part of the Kautex Pentatonic battery enclosure portfolio, aimed at supporting the production of battery-electric and hybrid electric vehicles (BEVs and HEVs). The Pentatonic product line offers customizable and lightweight electric vehi...
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    IAA Mobility 2025: Valeo will unveil next-gen vehicle technology for enhanced mobility solutions
    Valeo is gearing up to unveil its next-generation vehicle technology at Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2025, highlighting innovations in hardware, software and AI aimed at enhancing safety, sustainability and personalization in mobility. The event, scheduled from Sept. 8 to 12 at Munich Messe, Germany, will feature Valeo's advancements in its software-defined vehicles (SDVs), encompassing enhanced updatability, upgradability and personalization. The display will focus o...
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    Xing Mobility and SKB collaborate to promote immersion-cooled battery tech in Europe
    Taiwan-based Xing Mobility and Polish industrial group SKB have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly promote the deployment of immersion-cooled battery technology across Poland and Europe. Facilitated by the Polish-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this partnership was formalized during the Taiwan-Poland Economic Forum, marking a critical development in industrial cooperation aimed at accelerating the adoption of this safe and efficient technology in Europe. Poland, buoye...
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    Rimac Technology collaborates on Bugatti Tourbillon's hybrid hypercar set for 2026 delivery
    Rimac Technology, a tier 1 technology supplier in the automotive industry, has played a significant role in the engineering and design of the Bugatti Tourbillon hyper-sports car by integrating its advanced battery systems, e-axles and electronic control units into the vehicle. The Bugatti Tourbillon, which utilizes Rimac Technology's revolutionary hybrid system, is set for deliveries in 2026 with production limited to 250 units. The Tourbillon showcases Rimac Technology's expertise ...
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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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    Lion Smart wins development order from leading European OEM for electric truck batteries
    Lion E-Mobility AG, a manufacturer of battery packs for electric mobility, announced that its subsidiary, Lion Smart GmbH, has received a development order from a leading European original equipment manufacturer in the commercial vehicle sector. The order involves conducting a feasibility study for a fast-charging battery system for electric trucks, aimed at achieving short charging times and meeting the demanding technical requirements of heavy-goods vehicles. The focus of the project is on ...
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    India’s Force Motors’ signs MOU with UAE’s W Motors to co-develop vehicles
    India's Force Motors has taken a strategic step to broaden its global presence by signing a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with W Motors, a United Arab Emirates-based high-performance, luxury sports-car manufacturer. This partnership was announced at the Make it in the Emirates event in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and aims to explore the development and manufacturing of a new vehicle model in the UAE. The collaboration focuses on fostering cross-border innovation in mobility soluti...
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    MAHLE’s Global Biomobility Center in Brazil initiates eight development projects in its first year
    MAHLE has completed the first year of its operations at the Global Biomobility Center, which is located at its Tech Center in Jundiaí, São Paulo. The center was established to utilize MAHLE's expertise and partner network in South America to support the global development of sustainable mobility solutions, focusing on biofuels and biomaterials. During its first year, the center has initiated eight projects in collaboration with customers and research institutes. It is actively monitori...
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    MAHLE supplies intelligent thermal management system for Mahindra’s XEV 9e, BE 6 models
    Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), India's leading sport utility vehicle maker, has awarded MAHLE with a special appreciation award for its Intelligent Thermal Management System (ITMS). MAHLE supplies its ITMS systems to M&M for use in the Indian automaker's first dedicated battery-electric vehicle (BEV) platform, which is used to create the recently launched XEV 9e and BE 6 electric SUVs. The ITMS was developed to meet regional market requirements, enha...
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    BorgWarner extends four EGR contracts with a major North American OEM
    BorgWarner announced the extension of four of its exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) supply contracts to a major North American original equipment manufacturer for use in passenger and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) with combustion and hybrid engines. These EGR systems, which include valves, coolers and modules, are aimed at reducing nitrogen oxides emissions and improving fuel economy by recirculating a portion of the engine's exhaust gases. The production of these components is pla...
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    BorgWarner secures a contract for high-voltage coolant heaters with a global OEM
    BorgWarner has secured a significant contract with a major global original equipment manufacturer to supply its 400-V high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology for a series of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). This contract represents BorgWarner's largest HVCH award in North America to date, involving midsize pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and minivans, with production slated to begin in 2027. The HVCH is noted for its flexible, compact design and high thermal power de...
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    Valeo and PanGood partner to innovate axial flux generator for electric powertrains
    Valeo and PanGood have announced their partnership to develop a high-efficiency integrated Axial Flux Generator System, marking a significant advancement in electric powertrain design. The new generator, revealed at Auto Shanghai 2025, integrates a motor and inverter into a compact, scalable solution suitable for all electric vehicles, particularly extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). This collaboration combines PanGood's expertise in axial flux architecture with Valeo's knowledge in inv...
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    Hyundai Motor Group opens new battery and electrification R&D center at IIT Delhi
    Hyundai Motor Group announced the opening of the Hyundai Center of Excellence (CoE) for future mobility technology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on April 23. This center represents a joint research initiative aimed at advancing future mobility technologies, particularly focusing on electrification and battery systems to cater to Indian customers' needs. The Group has launched nine joint research projects in collaboration with various IITs as part of its long-term cooperati...
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    SAIC, Huawei to cooperate on the development of smart EVs
    SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. and Huawei Device Co. Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement in Shanghai to cooperate in the development, manufacturing, supply chain management, sales and service of new-energy smart cars, SAIC announced Feb. 21. Jia Jianxu, president of SAIC Motor, and Wang Yanmin, president of Huawei’s Device Smart Car Business Unit, signed the contract on behalf of SAIC Motor and Huawei, respectively. The signing event was attended by Wang Xiaoqiu, chairman of SAIC Motor,...
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    Honda, Nissan terminate the MOU signed for proposed merger
    Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. have agreed to terminate the proposed merger of the two legacy Japanese carmakers into one combined entity, the two companies said in a joint statement on Feb. 13. “Nissan and Honda today agreed to terminate the MOU signed on December 23 for consideration of a business integration between the two companies,” the two companies said. Since signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU), the management teams of both companies, including the...
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    Lear partners with General Motors to integrate ComfortMax Seats into select models
    Lear Corp. has announced a partnership with General Motors (GM) to integrate its ComfortMax Seat, a product that combines thermal comfort technologies within trim covers to enhance occupant comfort, thermal management and manufacturing efficiency, into select GM models, starting 2025. “We are honored to partner with General Motors, a company renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, as we bring the ultimate in seating comfort and design to select GM vehicles," said Ray Scott, p...
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    How tech, supply chain stack up for a joint Honda-Nissan holding company
    On Dec. 23, 2024, leading Japanese carmakers Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further ongoing discussions for establishing a joint holding company, overarching the Honda and Nissan brands. While the merger could create the world’s third-largest vehicle manufacturer by sales, Nissan and Honda expect that the revenue of a joint holding company could exceed ¥30 trillion ($192.66 billion) with a 10% operating profit margin. This level of profit...
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    BorgWarner expands EV market presence in Asia with major supply orders
    BorgWarner has secured three supply contracts for its high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology in key Asian markets of mainland China, South Korea and Japan, the company said in a press release. In mainland China, BorgWarner’s HVCH has been chosen by a leading domestic automaker for integration into a fully electric sport utility vehicle, with production scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025. This move represents a significant advancement in BorgWarner's efforts to penetrate th...
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    Dow and Carbice partner to innovate in electronics thermal management
    Dow, a company recognized for its expertise in silicones, has joined forces with Carbice, a leader in carbon nanotube (CNT) technology, to form a strategic partnership aimed at advancing thermal interface materials (TIM) for the electronics sector. Announced at The Battery Show North America earlier in October, this collaboration focuses on developing innovative TIM solutions to meet the growing demand for higher performance and reliability in the mobility, industrial, consumer and semiconductor...
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    TotalEnergies and Valeo strengthen partnership to develop solutions for improving battery performance
    At the Paris Motor Show, TotalEnergies and Valeo revealed plans to enhance their partnership focusing on the advancement of electric vehicles. This collaborative effort aims to develop innovative solutions that improve EV battery performance and reduce vehicles' carbon emissions. Since initiating their partnership in 2022, both companies have been engaged in creating an immersive cooling solution for EV batteries. This liquid dielectric technology aims to maintain optimal battery temperature,...
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    SK Enmove secures iodine supply from SQM for advanced refrigerants
    SK Enmove, a subsidiary of SK Innovation, has signed a supply agreement with the Chilean mining company SQM. This partnership aims to secure a stable supply of iodine, which is a critical component for the production of high-efficiency, next-generation automotive refrigerants. The agreement is set to solidify upon the execution of a definitive agreement. SK Enmove's initiative aligns with its ambition to position itself as a global leader in the refrigerant markets by ensuring a reliable...
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    AZL consortium launches projects on battery casings for electromobility
    The AZL industry consortium is embarking on two new projects aimed at advancing the development of battery casings for electromobility. Building on their previous collaboration with 79 partners, these projects will focus on casing design for future cell technologies and simulation methods for thermal and mechanical loads during thermal runaway events. Companies interested in joining, including Audi AG, Magna Steyer Fahrezugtechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Posco and Syensqo, have until Sept. 11 to b...
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    Marelli secures contract to supply battery thermal plates for battery-electric vehicles
    Marelli has secured a contract from an automaker to supply battery thermal plates for future battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), the company said in a press release on June 4. The company will supply about 5 million units of battery thermal plates, a key solution for battery thermal management in electric vehicles, over the contract period. Marelli will commence the delivery of the component in 2024.   “We are proud of this important assignment, which further strengthens our collaboratio...
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    Modine partners with Wisconsin city's RYDE Racine to offer thermal management systems for electric buses
    Modine has partnered with public transportation system, RYDE Racine, in Racine, Wis., to supply its thermal management technology and solutions for electric buses, the company announced in a press release May 29. Currently, Racine operates nine electric buses equipped with Modine's EVantage Thermal Management Systems, with four additional EVs ordered. "Integrating our thermal management technology into the RYDE Racine electric buses marks a brilliant collaboration to achieve our shared goal o...
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    Technotrans secures major order to supply battery thermal management solutions
    German thermal solutions provider Technotrans has secured a major order from a well-known European electric bus manufacturer for the series production of battery thermal management systems (BTMS) in the high single-digit million-euro range, the company said May 21, without disclosing the name of the vehicle manufacturer. Technotrans said that the company has been involved as a technology partner from the very beginning and supplies a total of three production sites in France and the Czech Rep...
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    Vitesco, Sanden partner on innovative intergrated thermal management systems for battery-electric vehicles, improving range and comfort
    Vitesco Technologies and Sanden International have partnered to develop an integrated thermal management system (ITMS) for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). The ITMS combines Sanden's compact refrigerant unit with Vitesco Technologies' heat energy distribution system, using natural refrigerant propane (R290). The system aims to provide several advantages, including flexible adaptation, reduced complexity, cost reduction and compliance with regulations. The ITMS will also improve driving range in...
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    Vitesco, Sanden International team up to develop integrated thermal management system for BEVs
    Vitesco Technologies and Sanden International have joined forces to develop an integrated thermal management system for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), Vitesco announced on April 25. Both companies plan to contribute their expertise in the project, with Sanden developing the compact refrigerant unit with the natural refrigerant propane (R290), while Vitesco developing the heat energy distribution system realized by a coolant distribution unit with water/glycol. According to Vitesco, the ...
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    BASF supports RML Group in developing immersion-cooling system for 800V EV battery
    BASF, a leading supplier of materials solutions, has supported RML Group in the development of an innovative, immersion-cooled battery system for a high-performance 800V battery that powers a hybrid hypercar that sets new performance and safety standards using next-generation plastic materials, the company announced April 17. The 800V battery features a capacity of 4.2 kWh and a discharge rate of over 100C, weighing in at less than 75 kg, it said, adding that the extremely high-power output, ...
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    FORVIA, Schneider Electric partner for carbon-neutral R&D centers by 2024
    FORVIA, a leading automotive technology supplier, has partnered with Schneider Electric to fully electrify two of its R&D centers in France by mid-2024. Under an innovative Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS) model, FORVIA will eliminate 85% of Bavans' scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 100% of Seloncourt's scope 1 GHG emissions with no upfront capital expenditure. The two projects are expected to achieve 85% and 100% reduction in CO2 emissions, respectively, accelerating FORVIA's...
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    Panasonic signs deal with H&T Recharge to supply lithium-ion battery cans in North America
    Japanese battery-maker Panasonic Energy Co. Ltd. has signed a long-term agreement with German battery component manufacturer H&T Recharge for the supply of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cans for North American markets. The deal underlines Panasonic’s aim of expanding production of safe electric vehicle batteries. Notably, Panasonic and H&T have collaborated since 2017, with H&T supplying approximately 40 GWh of battery-can capacity annually to Panasonic Energy’s Nevada ...
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    PEM, Nanoloy partner to develop innovative electrodes for batteries
    The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University and its spin-off PEM Motion have entered into a partnership with Dutch startup Nanoloy to develop innovative electrodes and manufacturing technologies for batteries, a press note released by RWTH Aachen University said Jan. 26. The collaboration will focus on a novel production concept that will allow previously unusual cell chemistries to work with new innovative electrodes and manufacturing technolo...
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    UL Solutions, Hyundai Mobis North America partner on developing EV batteries
    Hyundai Mobis North America Electrified Powertrain LLC, an affiliate of Hyundai Mobis, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with engineering services provider UL Solutions to collaborate on the safety and performance of electric vehicle batteries, UL Solutions had announced on Dec. 14, 2023. The company said that its MOU entails collaborating with Hyundai Mobis in North America on evaluating EV battery performance, including validating for reliability, performance and safety pa...
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    Bosch Group partners with Chinese Weichai Group to work on future technologies
    China's Weichai Group and Germany’s Bosch Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement on future technological innovation. As part of the alliance, both companies plan to strengthen their partnership in the area of new energy, high thermal efficiency diesel engines, intelligent transport, etc., synergizing the global research and development resources of both parties, capturing more critical core technologies, resolving worldwide issues, and jointly making new contributions to the develo...
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    TPEM to build EVs on JLR’s EMA platform
    Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover PLC (JLR) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the licensing of JLR’s Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) platform for a royalty fee, Tata Motors Ltd. announced Nov. 2. TPEM and JLR are 100% subsidiaries of Tata Motors. TPEM plans to use JLR’s EMA platform, which includes its electrical architecture, electric drive unit (EDU) and battery pack and manufacturing know-hows for the development of its...
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    CATL to supply batteries for EVs developed by Geely-Baidu JV Jiyue
    The world’s largest battery-maker CATL has signed a strategic partnership with Geely and Baidu-backed electric-vehicle maker Jiyue on promoting joint research and development (R&D) of new-energy vehicle (NEV) products and mass production, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on October 23. The report cited a press note issued by CATL on October 23. CATL is supplying high-performance power batteries and associated services for Jiyue’s EV — the Jiyue 01, it said, adding...
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    Mahle, ProLogium sign MOU to develop thermal-management solutions for solid-state batteries
    Leading German automotive component supplier Mahle has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Taiwan-based battery manufacturer ProLogium Technology for jointly developing and evaluating thermal-management solutions for next generation solid-state batteries, Mahle announced July 13. Both the companies plan to cooperate on tailored thermal-management solutions, which account for the specific properties of ProLogium’s technology. “This will support competitive battery systems with ...
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    Antolin, Sanz Clima and CleanAir Spaces develop air-purification system based on photocatalysis
    Antolin has partnered with Sanz Clima and CleanAir Spaces to develop a prototype vehicle interior air-purification system based on the ozone-free photocatalysis technology, according to a company press release June 26. Advanced photocatalysis technology is based on hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) generated from the humidity of the air when a light with specific characteristics falls on a select substrate. H2O2 covers pathogens, viruses and bacteria in the air and on surfaces, and neutraliz...
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    Auto Shanghai 2023: Li Auto unveils roadmap for BEVs and autonomous driving
    In a press briefing hosted by the Beijing-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Li Auto Inc. on the sidelines of the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition on April 18, the company disclosed its roadmap for autonomous driving and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). On self-driving technology, the company plans to release its City Navigation on ADAS (NOA) for beta testing in its full-stack self-developed Li AD Max 3.0 in the second quarter of 2023, and targets to roll out in 100 ...
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    Vitesco partners with Polestar to develop power electronics for climate-neutral emissions
    Vitesco Technologies has joined the Polestar 0 project where the supplier will help develop the power electronics with the target to achieve a climate-neutral emissions inverter for the production vehicle application in 2030, a company press release on 1 February read. “Vitesco Technologies with its know-how will be able to make a major contribution to this ambitious goal for moving the industry toward complete carbon-neutrality. At the same time, we see the Polestar 0 project as far more t...
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    Nissan plans to invest in Renault Group’s EV and software division Ampere
    Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Corporation said on 30 January 2023 that it plans to invest in Ampere, the electric vehicle (EV) and software division of the French carmaker and its ally Renault Group, with an aim of becoming a strategic shareholder. The plan is part of three-stage that Nissan and Renault are taking to strengthen the ties of the Alliance and maximize value creation for all stakeholders, both the company said in a joint statement Monday. The two companies plan to work joint...
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    Stellantis, Vulcan Energy Resources sign term sheet to develop geothermal projects in Europe
    Stellantis N.V. and Vulcan Energy Resources Limited have signed a binding term sheet for the first phase of a multiphase project to develop new geothermal projects aimed at decarbonizing the energy mix of the carmaker’s Rüsselsheim-based industrial site in Germany, Stellantis said on 17 January 2023. Notably, Stellantis’s Rüsselsheim site is home to both the DS4 and Opel Astra brands. The company estimates that the project with Vulcan could provide a significant portion of the industria...
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    Honeywell, Nexceris plans to co-develop sensor-based solutions to prevent thermal runaway in EVs
    In a press release on 1 December 2022, Honeywell has announced that it is expanding its strategic alliance with Nexceris to codevelop sensor based solutions to help prevent conditions leading to thermal runaway in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, a phenomenon that causes extremely high temperatures within the battery cell and can result in a fire. "As the world transitions to electric powered vehicles, automakers are faced with the need to provide lithium-ion batteries that function properly ...
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    Volkswagen exploring partnership with Foxconn to develop EVs under Scout brand
    Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen AG may partner Taiwan’s Foxconn to make electric pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in the US, a news report published by Bloomberg said on 29 November 2022. The news report, which cited undisclosed sources aware of the matter, was first published by German automotive news publication named Automobilwoche on Tuesday. According to the report, VW is in talks with Foxconn to produce EV models positioned under its Scout brand in the US. It also added...
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    Mazda Motor Corporation onboards several partners to develop electric drive units
    Japanese vehicle manufacturer Mazda Motor Corporation is currently working with several partner companies on the development and production of electric drive units (EDUs), the company announced on 22 November 2022. The development of EDU is part of a larger joint partnership work that entails developing a range of technologies for electric vehicles (EVs) and other associated research projects also designed to stimulate the local economy while contributing to the local industry and innovation....
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    CATL, Daihatsu sign MoU on supply of EV batteries, battery technologies
    China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and Japan’s Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) of strategic cooperation on battery supply and battery technologies to promote electric mobility in Japan, CATL announced on 11 November 2022. According to the company, under the agreement, CATL will ensure stable supply of batteries to the electric vehicles (EVs) of Daihatsu, which is popular for devel...
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    General Motors, Microvast team up to develop specialized EV battery separator
    US carmaker General Motors (GM) and battery maker Microvast plan to work together to develop specialized electric vehicle (EV) battery separator technology and build a new separator plant in the US, according to an announcement by GM on 2 November 2022. According to GM, the planned battery separator plant is expected to create hundreds of new jobs in the US. The two companies also announced that the project will be supported by a USD200 million grant from the US Department of Energy's (DoE) B...
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    CATL, VinFast sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation to include skateboard chassis
    China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast, expanding its global strategic cooperation in areas including CATL integrated intelligent chassis (CIIC) skateboard chassis products, CATL announced on 31 October 2022. The MoU was signed in a ceremony that was attended by Dr. Robin Zeng, founder and chairman of CATL, and Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vingroup...
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    CATL signs agreement with Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile on EVOGO battery swap project
    China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL), Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Company Ltd. (DPCA), and CATL’s wholly owned subsidiary Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd. (CAES) have signed a cooperation framework agreement on the EVOGO battery swap project, CATL announced on 25 October 2022. According to the agreement, the three companies plan to jointly work on making the Dongfeng Fukang ES600 compatible with CAES’s EVOGO modu...
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    Valeo, TotalEnergies partner on innovative thermal management of EV batteries
    TotalEnergies and Valeo have signed an agreement to develop an innovative thermal management solution for EV batteries, Valeo said in a media note on 20 October 2022. According to the company, TotalEnergies has developed a new, innovative, high-performance dielectric coolant that can come in direct contact with battery cells for cooling applications. Valeo said it will contribute its expertise in the related thermal systems to design and build the best solution to integrate the coolant within...
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    Sony Group-Honda Motor JV to begin delivering EVs in the US from 2026
    Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM), the joint venture between Japan’s electronics major Sony Group and carmaker Honda Motor Company, announced on 13 October 2022 that it plans to begin accepting orders for its debut electric cars in 2025, with the first customer deliveries expected in early 2026 in the US. The JV company has put US deliveries ahead of its home market Japan, which is slated to see customer deliveries in the second half of 2026. "The first delivery is expected to be in North Amer...
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    Renault Group, Castrol extend partnership on supply of engine oils until 2027
    French carmaker Renault Group and the global lubricants company Castrol, which is part of the BP group, plan to extend their partnership for a further three years, until the end of 2027, Renault announced on 28 September 2022. As part of the extended partnership, the two companies will continue the co-design and supply of engine oils for after-sales service to the global network of Renault Group brand dealers, including Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands. Speaking on the extension of partner...
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    Decoding DENSO’s semiconductor strategy
    Japan’s DENSO Corporation, one of the leading global automotive suppliers of powertrain, thermal, and safety systems, recorded a 4.2% year-on-year (y/y) decline in its fiscal year (FY) 2021 revenue, which stood at JPY4,936.7 billion (about USD45.1 billion). The company attributed this year-on-year fall to the significant decline in car sales resulting from COVID-19, followed by the shortages in semiconductors and other raw materials. Yasushi Matsui, CEO at DENSO Corporation, projected in the c...
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    Polestar onboards 12 new partners for its climate neutral car project
    Swedish premium electric car company Polestar has added 12 new partners to the Polestar 0 project, the company announced on 14 September 2022. It said that the collaboration between participating companies is widened with an intent of accelerating work toward Polestar’s moon-shot goal to produce a climate-neutral car by 2030 without offsetting. “The new and existing partners are industry leaders, now actively working on the Polestar 0 project,” the company said in its official stat...
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    Gentherm partners with HARMAN to enhance driver alertness, well-being features in HARMAN Ready Care
    Gentherm has partnered with HARMAN International to enhance the driver alertness and well-being features in HARMAN Ready Care, it said in a press release on 16 September. HARMAN’s Ready Care is a driver monitoring solution. In the latter versions of HARMAN Ready Care, Gentherm will incorporate its expertise in enabling thermophysiology into well-being and alertness features of the technology. “Gentherm and HARMAN share a human-centric approach in understanding and delivering advanced solu...
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    Mercedes-Benz Vans, Rivian sign MoU on joint production of electric vans
    Mercedes‑Benz Vans, a full range provider of electric private and commercial vans, and US electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on the production of electric vans, the two companies said in a joint announcement on 8 September 2022. According to the official note, the two companies intend to establish a new joint venture manufacturing company with the purpose of investing in, and operating, a factory in Europe to produce large electr...
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    Castrol, Sprint Power team up to deliver ultra-fast charging cells for BEVs, FCEVs
    Castrol and Sprint Power are collaborating to develop ultra-fast charging cells and battery packs for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles (FCEVs), the two companies said in a joint announcement on 5 September 2022. Under the commissioned project, two Sprint Power designed battery modules will use Castrol ON EV Thermal Fluids to deliver 80% charge in just 12 minutes, it said, adding that the project aims to bring down the charging duration of battery cells to e...
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    Chinese EV maker BYD signs three-year partnership with Castrol
    Mainland China’s largest electric car maker BYD has signed a three-year strategic collaboration agreement with Castrol wherein the electric vehicle (EV) maker will use the lubricant maker’s advanced EV fluids sold under the Castrol ON brand in its growing range of EVs, Castrol said in a media note on 22 August 2022. The agreement follows existing first-fill and service-fill supply arrangements that commenced in 2021, it said, adding that the relationship with BYD will help Castrol expand ...
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    Sona Comstar partners with Drive TLV for smart mobility solutions
    Sona Comstar has partnered with Drive TLV, through which the company will get access to the Israel-based company’s hi-tech mobility start-up ecosystem, the Financial Express reported on 17 August. Sona Comstar will collaborate with hi‐tech start‐ups from Israel. “Israel is one of the global hubs for smart mobility innovation. Drive TLV's accelerator, prototyping lab, and shared workspace encourage innovation, networking, and collaboration with mobility-focused technology start-ups. Ou...
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    Mahindra deepens partnership with Volkswagen, signs term sheet on supply of MEB components
    The Volkswagen Group and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) signed a term sheet on the supply of MEB electric components for the Indian automaker’s planned EVs in the future, the two companies said in a joint announcement on 15 August 2022. Signing of the term sheet not only formalizes the previous agreement between the two companies, which was announced in May 2022, but also deepens the partnership between the two automakers on EV development. VW will supply its MEB electric components...
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    Cooper Standard, Saleri collaborate on high-performance coolant fluid management devices for EVs
    Cooper Standard has announced via press release on 9 August that it partnered with thermal solutions company Industrie Saleri Italo S.p.A. (Saleri) on high-performance coolant fluid management devices portfolio for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Tom Stimson, VP, Engineering and Product Development, Cooper Standard, said, “We are pleased to partner with Saleri on this important innovation project as we continue advancing our fluid handling strategy to meet the unique needs of the electric...
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    Changan, Huawei, CATL jointly launch all-new smart EV architecture CHN
    AVATR Technology, which is a premium smart electric vehicle brand jointly created by Changan Automobile, Huawei and leading battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL), had launched an all-new smart electric vehicle (EV) architecture called CHN as well as its first model AVATR 11 at the 24th Chongqing International Auto Show, CATL said on 25 June 2022. The high-profile event was attended by Huarong Zhu, chairman of Changan Automobile, Zhijun Xu, rotating chairman of H...
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    Vitesco Technologies, Renault team up to develop power electronics for EV, HEV powertrains
    French carmaker Renault Group and German supplier of powertrain and electric vehicle (EV) solutions Vitesco Technologies have signed a strategic partnership for the joint development and the production of power electronics in a ‘One Box’ for electric and hybrid powertrains, Vitesco said in a media release on 12 July 2022. Under the said agreement, both the companies plan to work together, contributing their know-how to jointly develop a power electronics concept, referred as ‘One Box’...
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    Kostal develops EV charge controller cooling element using Lanxess’ Durethan plastic
    German chemical company Lanxess announced via press release on 9 June that German supplier of automotive, industrial, and solar electrics Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG had manufactured the cooling element of an electric vehicle’s charge controller using its Durethan BTC965FM30 polyamide 6 (PA6) plastic. Charge controllers are used by electric vehicles (EVs) to convert the AC current from the charging station into DC current required to recharge the battery. The cooling element within thi...
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    Polyplastics-Evonik, Toray jointly develop multilayer plastic tube for cooling lines
    Toray Industries has announced that it partnered with Polyplastics-Evonik Corporation and developed an adhesive for bonding polyamide (PA) and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resins for multilayer plastic tubes (MLTs) for use in automotive cooling lines and other industry applications, according to a press release published by Toray on 9 June.     The two companies' new technology is intended to replace metal automotive cooling lines, particularly in locations with high-temper...
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    Stellantis to manufacture large vans for Toyota in Italy, Poland factories
    Expanding their existing partnership in Europe, Stellantis N.V. and Toyota Motor Europe N.V. announced on 30 May 2022 that the Italian-American carmaker will manufacture large commercial vans including a battery electric version for the Japanese automaker. While these vans will be produced by Stellantis at its factories based in Gliwice, Poland, and Atessa, Italy, the vehicles will be sold in Europe under the Toyota brand. Stellantis said that the commercial vans are planned for launch in mid...
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    Materials startup Arieca, ROHM partner to develop thermal interface materials for alternative fuel vehicles
    US-based Arieca has announced via press release on 17 May that it partnered with semiconductor company ROHM to develop next-generation thermal interface materials (TIM) to enhance power module for xEVs (hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and fuel-cell electric vehicles). Navid Kazem, Arieca’s CEO said, said, “ROHM is a global leader in SiC power module technology. Their SiC devices can significantly improve power delivery in xEV while reducing the size of power inv...
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    Rheinmetall to form a JV with US startup PolyCharge to jointly develop DC-link capacitors
    German supplier of powertrain parts Rheinmetall AG plans to form a joint venture (JV) with the US startup PolyCharge America, Inc. to produce, develop and market DC-link capacitors, the company said on 11 January 2022. The said JV is being set up under Rheinmetall’s electrification strategy, which aims to steer the group to gain a stronger foothold in the rapidly growing markets for electric mobility and industrial applications as well as accessing subsystems and components necessary for makin...
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    Ford Motor, Purdue University collaborate on fast-charging cables to shorten EV charging times
    Ford Motor Company is collaborating with researchers at the Purdue University to develop a new, patent-pending charging station cable that could ensure faster charging of electric vehicles (EVs), the company said on 10 November. Ford said that the new charging cable would combine with in-development vehicle charging technology, making it easier for people to transition to EVs with seamless recharging at shorter times. “Today, chargers are limited in how quickly they can charge an EV’...
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    Stellantis’s EV roadmap hinges heavily on its battery strategy
    Amsterdam-based Stellantis announced its vehicle electrification strategy for this decade and beyond on its EV Day on 8 July. The parent company to over a dozen iconic brands, including Fiat, Citroën, Peugeot, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Maserati, plans to pump in EUR30 billion (over USD35 billion) over the next five years in electrifying all brands through this decade. At the heart of its giant plan are four all-new battery-electric vehicle–focused platforms, three core electric drive mo...
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    Canatu, DENSO sign agreement to develop high-performance reactors used in CNB films
    Carbon nanomaterial company Canatu has signed a joint development agreement with global auto component supplier Denso to develop high-performance reactors used in carbon nanobud (CNB) film production, the company said in a press release on June 9. “The joint development agreement was signed in May 2021 with project starting immediately after,” it said. The collaboration aims to significantly improve CNB film manufacturing productivity when compared with the current throughput. To do so...
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    Continental, Censtar partner to offer hose solutions for hydrogen refueling stations in mainland China
    Continental and Chinese hydrogen specialist Censtar H2-Electricity Science & Technology entered an agreement to expand their strategic cooperation for the mainland Chinese market. According to a company press release on 1 June, the signed agreement is aimed at developing dispensing hose solutions for hydrogen refueling stations. Significance: Hydrogen has a very broad flammability range. Therefore, ensuring safe and efficient hydrogen dispensing is a key requirement at hydrogen fueling st...
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    Eberspaecher to open new manufacturing plant in Louisville, Kentucky, US
    Germany-based automotive thermal components supplier, Eberspaecher, has announced that it will be investing USD34.4 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, US. According to a press release issued by the Cabinet for Economic Development, Kentucky state, on 29 March, Eberspaecher will occupy over 125,000-square-feet of an existing 314,500-square-feet facility at Greenbelt Highway in the Louisville Riverport. Eberspächer will manufacture exhaust emission ...
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    Faurecia and Stellantis collaborated to develop hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles
    Stellantis and Faurecia have collaborated to equip its new zero-emission ranges of light commercial vehicles with hydrogen storage systems and fuel cell stacks through Symbio, a joint venture (JV) between Faurecia and Michelin. Faurecia will develop, supply and assemble hydrogen storage systems from its global center of expertise in Bavans, France. With three high-pressure homologated tanks at 700 bars and carrying a total of 120 liters of hydrogen per vehicle, Stellantis' light commercial ve...
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    Eberspaecher establishes new subsidiary in Romania for vehicle electronics 
    Eberspaecher has established a new subsidiary in Romania to strengthen its vehicle electronics business, the company said in a press release on 4 February. The unit, called Eberspaecher Controls Ro S.R.L, will primarily focus on control units for electric and autonomous vehicles. “The proportion of electronics in the vehicle is constantly increasing. In particular, Eberspaecher offers products for vehicle electrical system management for highly and fully automated vehicle systems as we...
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    Marelli, Highly International officially establish ‘Highly Marelli’ JV
    Marelli and Highly International (Hong Kong) Limited have officially established ‘Highly Marelli’ joint venture (JV), Marelli announced in a press release on 28 January. The JV will be focused on cabin comfort business. “This is a strategically significant and exciting partnership for Marelli. Through it, Marelli has direct and immediate access to the growing Chinese market. It facilitates even greater investment in electrification technologies and achieves greater synergies, delivering...
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    JOINT VENTURE: MARELLI and Highly International establish new JV for HVAC solutions in Hong Kong
    Japanese supplier of automotive components and systems, MARELLI, has announced that it has set up a new joint venture with Highly International (Hong Kong) Limited. According to a press release issued by MARELLI on 7 September, the new JV will be called Highly Marelli Holdings Co. Ltd., and will be focused on developing cabin comfort solutions, specifically in electrification of compressors and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and electrically-driven compressor (EDC) sys...
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    JOINT VENTURE: Continental, aft automotive partner to produce couplings made of high-performance plastics
    Germany-based automotive components and systems supplier, Continental, has announced that it is setting up a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with system supplier, aft automotive, to manufacture couplings made using high-performance plastics. According to a press release issued by Continental dated 10 August, the company stated that the new JV, which is subject to the approval of anti-trust authorities, is expected to create more than 30 new jobs by 2025. Since 2016, Continental and aft automotive ha...
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