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    Lighter and safer: The evolving market of battery pack enclosure
    The bid to make lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries more efficient and safer has been an ongoing process, with discussions mostly revolving around cell technology and chemistry advancements. As the traditional Li-ion cell chemistries approach the advancement ceiling, avenues other than the cell are being considered for increasing the safety and efficiency of batteries. Battery pack enclosures have become an intrinsic part of the discussions around battery pack performance and their overall impact ...
    BMW's recall rumble: Brake-by-wire woes
    BMW has initiated a recall involving over 1.5 million vehicles globally, citing issues with the integrated braking system (IBS) supplied by Continental AG. This recall encompasses significant models such as the BMW 5-Series, 7-Series, Rolls-Royce Spectre, Mini Cooper, Mini Countryman and numerous BMW crossovers. The defect lies in the brake-by-wire (BBW) technology, an innovative system aimed at enhancing braking efficiency through electronic signals rather than traditional hydraulic mechanisms....
    JSW Group aims for 50-GWh battery capacity by 2030
    JSW Group, an India-based steel manufacturer that ventured into the automobile business with acquisition of a 35% stake in MG Motor India, is targeting to expand its battery-cells manufacturing capacity to 50 GWh between 2028 and 2030, Autocar Professional reported Oct. 4. The company's strategy involves a phased approach, starting with reaching a 10-GWh manufacturing capacity by 2026, followed by an ambitious scale-up to 50 GWh. In February, JSW Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MO...
    Ford explores EV production in Tamil Nadu, India
    Ford is exploring the possibility of producing electric vehicles at its Chennai plant in Tamil Nadu, India, marking a significant shift in its operational strategy in India, three years after it announced closing its local factories. However, the automaker is yet to decide on what it will manufacture in India, the world's third largest automotive market after mainland China and the US. “If you go by trend, the investors that come into Tamil Nadu over the past few years have brought their EV...
    Kia inaugurates dedicated EV manufacturing facility in South Korea
    Kia has inaugurated Kia Gwangmyeong EVO Plant, the first dedicated manufacturing plant of Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) for producing electric vehicles, in South Korea. The new plant, located at Kia Autoland Gwangmyeong, just south of Seoul, will have an annual production capacity of 150,000 EVs. The plant has already commenced production of the Kia EV3, with plans to introduce the EV4 in 2025. This transformation from an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle plant to an EV production hub alig...
    AMG opens Europe’s first lithium refinery plant in Germany
    Dutch company AMG has inaugurated the first lithium refinery plant in Europe, situated in the eastern German region of Bitterfeld-Wolfen. The new facility is poised to produce 20,000 metric tons of battery-grade lithium hydroxide annually, which is estimated to meet the battery supply needs of approximately half a million electric vehicles. This refinery marks the first step, with plans to extend the site's capacity to 100,000 metric tons annually through an additional four modules. “With t...
    Kia starts offering NACS adapters free of charge for EV6 and EV9 in North America
    Kia America has announced that it will provide North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for its EV6 and EV9 models, enhancing the charging options for its customers in North America. Beginning Sept. 4, buyers of the model year 2024 or 2025 Kia EV9 or the 2024 Kia EV6 have started receiving an NACS adapter as complimentary, enabling them to connect to more than 16,500 Superchargers operated by Tesla across the US. For customers who purchased their vehicles before this date,...
    GM expands EV charging access in US and Canada with Tesla Superchargers
    General Motors (GM) has announced a significant expansion of its electric vehicle charging capabilities by providing its customers with access to over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across the US and Canada. This initiative is facilitated through the use of a GM-approved North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC adapter, enabling GM EV drivers to easily find, charge and pay for charging sessions using GM vehicle brand apps. With this addition, GM EV owners will now have access to more ...
    Tata Group invests $113.1 million in battery subsidiary Agratas
    Tata Group has so far invested 9.5 billion Indian rupees (about $113.1 million) in its battery manufacturing subsidiary, Agratas, ETAuto reported Sept. 9, citing the latest report of Tata Sons. Agratas is focusing on developing advanced manufacturing capabilities to support the shift to cleaner energy solutions, especially electromobility. Agratas is working on setting up battery manufacturing plants in India and the UK. The company plans to build a 40-GWh gigafactory on the Gravity...
    Minda Corp. partners with Sanco Connecting Technology to offer connecting solutions for the Indian EV market
    Minda Corp. has signed a technology licensing agreement with mainland China-based company Sanco Connecting Technology to offer electrical distribution systems solutions for the Indian electric vehicle market, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported Sept. 4. Under the agreement, the two partners will locally develop EV connecting systems, charging gun assemblies with sockets and accessories, bus bars, cell contact systems, power distribution units and battery distribution units. The collaborat...
    How solar car parks are becoming hot property: Interview with 3ti
    Solar car parks are gaining popularity as they provide power generation and protection for vehicles. Demand for these car parks, often located near hospitals, shopping centers and offices, has grown in the UK. Businesses are increasingly adopting on-site renewable energy solutions to reduce electricity costs, making solar car parks an attractive option. To gain more insights into this trend, we interviewed Mark Potter, chief technical officer of 3ti. Key takeaways: 3ti’s mini pop-up s...
    Talking Heads: Apple shifts gears
    After a decade of unannounced efforts, Apple has reportedly abandoned Project Titan, its ambitious plan to develop electric vehicles. Initially, the project aimed to create an EV to rival Tesla, later shifting focus toward a self-driving car to compete with Google's Waymo. However, it eventually returned to its original focus: An EV with driving-assistance features. As a result, some of its 2,000 employees will transition to Apple's AI division, though layoffs are expected.  In the lates...
    Aehra's EV strategy: Shunning the kilowatt power race for user-focused, smooth journeys
    In this S&P Global Mobility interview with Franco Cimatti, chief engineering officer of Aehra, a Milan-based start-up, he discusses the company's clean-sheet approach to designing battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). He also touches on Aehra's positioning, differentiation in the ultra-premium electric vehicle market, the transition from hybrids to full EV solutions, and their partnerships for carbon fiber and battery technology. The discussion delves into Aehra's vision for EV charging, bidirec...
    Tracking the carbon footprint of electric vehicle batteries
    Those who think it is a case of job done in terms of action on climate change for the auto industry, in the wake of the industry’s rapid adoption of electric vehicles, need to think again. We were gently reminded of this when the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in its recently released yearbook, highlighted that although businesses, investors and governments are stepping up to take climate action in greater numbers than ever before, it is not enough. The applica...
    S&P Global Mobility forecasts 88.3M auto sales in 2024
    Global new light vehicle sales in 2024 will see a 2.8% increase year-over-year, according to a new forecast by S&P Global Mobility. The light vehicle output recovery continues to feed inventory restocking efforts across many regions, as supply chain and demand is further recovering, supported by lingering pent-up consumer demand. S&P Global Mobility remains wary on recovery prospects, however, with consumer demand challenged by elevated vehicle pricing alongside challenging credit and le...
    German industry proposes new development standard for safe automated driving
    The German automotive industry has developed a new methodology for verifying the safety of automated driving systems in urban environments, following a four-year joint project by 21 partners. The Verification and Validation Methods (VVM) project aims to provide a consistent approach for the industry, closing a methodological gap and securing Germany's pioneering role in international competition, according to a press release on Nov. 21. The project's scenario-based safety verification approac...
    Vishay opens new manufacturing facility to produce power inductors in Durango, Mexico
    Vishay Intertechnology has opened a new manufacturing facility in Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, it said in a press release dated September 7. Initially, the plant will mass-produce power inductors, including electronic components that store and manage energy for handheld devices, computers and automotive electronics. The company has equipment and production lines set up at Vishay La Laguna. It is currently conducting internal and international standards qualifications to allow for the manu...
    New EV motor said to cut need for rare-earth neodymium magnets – report
    A report by Nikkei Asia dated July 24 said Japanese metal-maker Proterial has developed a prototype motor for electric vehicles that uses magnets which do not contain the rare-earth metal neodymium. Neodymium magnets are the most common type currently employed in EV motors, but since the main source of the rare earth is China, stable procurement has been an issue. The new magnet is mainly composed of ferrite. Tests of the prototype have confirmed that the motor output necessary for EVs can ...
    CES 2023: APMA showcases "Project Arrow" Level 3 automated vehicle
    The Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) debuted its Project Arrow electric vehicle (EV) concept at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to a report published by CBC News on January 5, 2023. Project Arrow is a high-tech concept car designed to demonstrate the Canadian auto industry's capacity to build EVs. It was created with the help of over fifty local suppliers. The only non-Canadian component on the Arrow is the vehicle'...
    WeRide starts demonstration operations of autonomous driving shuttles in Shenzhen
    WeRide, a company engaged in Level 4 autonomous driving has announced that it has recently obtained the permit for road tests of intelligent connected vehicles in Shenzhen and the permit for demonstration application of intelligent connected vehicles in Shenzhen, according to WeRide’s WeChat press release on 15 December 2022. WeRide will be able to carry out the first human demonstration operation of the micro-circulation shuttle of mass-produced autonomous driving mini-buses in Nanshan Dis...
    Nissan equips new X-Trail with Falken ZIEX ZE310A ECORUN tires
    Sumitomo Rubber Industries announced via press release on 22 August that it had begun supplying its high-performance FALKEN “ZIEX ZE310A ECORUN” tires for factory fitment on Nissan’s new X-Trail. According to the press release, the ZIEX ZE310A feature the following: Outstanding drive performance alongside refined ride comfort A tread pattern that ensures consistent contact pressure for lower rolling resistance A lightweight design for all-around environmental friendliness ...
    Toyota, KDDI strengthen partnership with new business and capital alliance
    Toyota and KDDI Corporation have entered into a new business and capital alliance to strengthen their long-term partnership, the two companies said in a joint press release on 30 October. As part of the new business alliance, Toyota and KDDI will work on new initiatives that go beyond the realm of their core businesses of mobility and telecommunication. The two partners will jointly conduct research and development (R&D) on telecommunication platforms that enable communications between peopl...
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