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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...
    Mobileye’s 2024 Innovation Day: key takeaways and prospects
    Mobileye hosted its Innovation Day on Dec. 9 and 10, 2024, in Munich, Germany. This event provided analysts and industry stakeholders with an in-depth look at Mobileye's technological advancements, strategic objectives and commercial progress. The agenda featured real-world demonstrations of the EyeQ5-based SuperVision system in production vehicles and the Drive system in robo-taxi vehicles. Additionally, Mobileye presented its technical approach to autonomous vehicle, introduced new technolo...
    BYD forays into South Korean car market with electric SUV Atto 3
    Mainland Chinese electric-car maker BYD has launched its electric sport utility vehicle Atto 3 in South Korea, marking an entry in the South Korean passenger car market, Hyundai's home turf. The company announced its plans to start delivering the Atto 3 electric SUV in South Korea from February, with two versions available at presubsidy starting prices of 31.5 million won (about $21,600). Additionally, BYD aims to launch the Seal electric sedan and Sealion 7 electric SUV in the...
    EcoPro outlines future strategy to strengthen battery business
    Lee Dong-chae, the founder and former chairman of EcoPro, has committed to enhancing the company's collaboration with GEM, a Chinese entity, through a joint venture focused on cathode manufacturing in Indonesia. This move is in response to the downturn in the electric vehicle market. In his New Year Address, Lee emphasized the critical need for a comprehensive transformation across all management sectors of EcoPro to navigate the industry challenges effectively. He warned of the company's pot...
    NaaS Technology expands EV charging network to 360 cities in mainland China
    NaaS Technology Inc., the first US-listed electric vehicle charging service company in mainland China, declared a significant expansion of its charging network across the country, reaching 360 cities by the end of 2024. This expansion covers over 50% of mainland Chinese cities, based on a total city count of 694 provided by the National Bureau of Statistics of China for the year 2023. About 170 of these cities reported more than a 50% increase in charging volume via the NaaS platform in 2024 ...
    Infineon consolidates sensor and RF operations into SURF unit
    In a press release on Jan. 16, Infineon Technologies announced the establishment of a new business unit aimed at consolidating its efforts in the sensors market by combining its Sensor and Radio Frequency (RF) operations into a single entity. This new unit, named Sensor Units & Radio Frequency (SURF), is set to be a part of the Power & Sensor Systems (PSS) division, incorporating the previously separate Automotive and Multi-market Sense & Control businesses. The integration, effec...
    Cellcentric enters into land acquisition agreement for fuel cell system plant in Germany
    Cellcentric, a joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, has made significant strides in gearing up for the mass production of fuel cells for trucks. The company and the city of Weilheim, Germany, have solidified an agreement providing Cellcentric an option to acquire land for a large-scale fuel cell production site known as KLIMA|WERK. This facility is envisioned to be the central hub for manufacturing and commercializing NextGen fuel cell systems, aimed at reducing carbon emissio...
    Cleveland-Cliffs and Nucor propose bid to acquire U.S. Steel
    Cleveland-Cliffs, in collaboration with Nucor, is preparing an all-cash offer to acquire U.S. Steel, proposing a bid in the high $30s per share. The strategy includes the subsequent sale of the Big River Steel mill to Nucor if the acquisition is successful. This move comes after President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's $55 per share cash bid for U.S. Steel due to national security concerns. Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves expressed his ambition to make another bid for U.S. Steel, following a ...
    BMW Korea installs over 2,100 EV chargers
    BMW Korea has successfully completed its Charging Next project, achieving a significant expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across South Korea. The project, initiated in 2023, culminated in the installation of 2,125 EV chargers by the end of December 2024. This initiative addresses the increasing demand for EV charging solutions amid the EV market's growth. The journey of BMW Korea toward enhancing EV infrastructure began in 2014, coinciding with the launch of the BMW i3. In...
    Vay to expand its autonomous vehicle fleet in Las Vegas by 2025
    According to a press release on Jan. 8, Vay, an automotive-grade remote driving technology provider, is planning to significantly expand its services in Las Vegas by 2025, aiming to increase its fleet to 100 vehicles. To support this growth, the company has secured a state-of-the-art production facility of over 8,500 square feet in Las Vegas designed for building out its fleet of electric vehicles, specifically its Kia e-Niro fleet. This facility, capable of processing up to 16 vehicles per w...
    Autel partners with Orange to install Europe's first MaxiCharger DH480 EV charger in the Netherlands
    Autel Energy Europe has partnered with Orange Charging to install the MaxiCharger DH480 at Groen Goud Biervliet in the Netherlands, marking a significant advancement in the European electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This initiative represents the first installation of its kind in Europe and highlights both companies' dedication to innovation and the energy transition. Jasper Boogert, managing director at Orange Charging, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration and the technology'...
    Mercedes-Benz EV customers to gain access to Tesla’s Superchargers from February 2025
    Mercedes-Benz USA announced Jan. 9 that starting from February 2025, Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle customers will gain access to more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers across the US and Canada through the Mercedes me Charge service. The carmaker said that the Tesla Supercharger network will be integrated into Mercedes me Charge, which is Mercedes-Benz's own charging service that offers convenient public charging experiences at charging networks including Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging, Ionn...
    Ace Green Recycling finalizes site to build India’s largest battery recycling facility
    India-based battery recycling company Ace Green Recycling Inc. has announced the finalization of a lease agreement for creating the country's largest battery recycling facility near the strategic port of Mundra in Gujarat, India. This facility will enhance Ace's existing Indian operations that have been focused on recycling lithium-ion batteries, including lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistries, since 2023. The company aims to establish a capacity of recycling 10,000 metric tons of LFP batt...
    Maruti Suzuki unveils 'e For Me' electric mobility strategy for India
    Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL), India's leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, recently unveiled its innovative strategy for electric mobility, referred to as "e For Me". This new vision aims to revolutionize India's approach to electric vehicles through a comprehensive ecosystem encompassing advanced EVs, cutting-edge technology and a widespread charging infrastructure to support the adoption and use of EVs. At the core of the "e For Me" initiative is Maruti Suzuki's customer-centric appro...
    Northvolt secures shareholder support amid financial challenges
    In a recent development, Northvolt, a Swedish electric vehicle battery manufacturer, has secured the support of its owners to continue operations amid efforts to secure financial stability and new backers. This decision came during a meeting in Stockholm where shareholders, including significant names such as Volkswagen and Goldman Sachs, deliberated on whether to proceed with liquidation or to allow the company to persist through its Chapter 11 restructuring process in the US. Northvolt has ...
    Motional tests IONIQ five robo-taxis at 75 mph in highway conditions
    According to a press release on Jan. 8, Motional is progressing its development of all-electric IONIQ 5 robo-taxis through extensive testing in various urban environments, including Pittsburgh and Las Vegas, as well as achieving a new milestone by successfully navigating these autonomous vehicles at highway speeds of 75 miles per hour. The tests, which were conducted at Hyundai's Proving Grounds in California City, benefitted from a strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor Group and the suppo...
    MVP Lithium achieves new pure lithium hydroxide production milestone
    Midas Vantage Projects (MVP) Lithium Ltd., headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, recently announced a significant milestone in lithium extraction technology. The company, renowned for its green solutions in the lithium sector, successfully produced 99.9% pure battery-grade lithium hydroxide from brine at its Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) pilot plant located in the Montney Formation. This achievement is particularly noteworthy against the backdrop of the booming global lithium market, which is ...
    CES 2025: Leopard Imaging showcases next-gen imaging solutions
    In a press release on Jan. 7, Leopard Imaging demonstrated its latest imaging solutions at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, reinforcing its partnership with Qualcomm Technologies and Microchip. This collaboration aims to advance the field of imaging technology for the automotive sector by leveraging the Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride Platform and Microchip's innovative technologies. The focus is on enhancing image signal processing (ISP) capabilities and AI acceleration to provide superior image ...
    CES 2025: LG Innotek to showcase future mobility innovations
    In a press release on Jan. 8, LG Innotek announced its participation in Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, held in Las Vegas from Jan. 7 to 10. The company plans to showcase its innovations in future mobility at a 3,500-square-meter booth located at the entrance of the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The booth will feature a mockup of a future vehicle equipped with 15 types of components for vehicle sensing, communication and lighting, demonstrating the company's capabili...
    CES 2025: Eaton showcases vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid solutions
    At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, Eaton showcased its wide-ranging capabilities in power management, including solutions for vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies. Eaton's demonstration included its AbleEdge home energy management system, designed to utilize on-site distributed energy resources (DER) for powering homes. The company has collaborated with leading automotive original equipment manufacturers, energy storage providers and solar providers to ...
    NEVI-funded EV charging stations open in Western Wisconsin, US
    The US Joint Office of Energy (US DOE) and Transportation (US DOT) announced Dec. 26, 2024, that the first National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI) electric vehicle charging stations are now open in Wisconsin. The three newly opened EV charging stations have been set up by leveraging NEVI as well as private funds, the Joint Office said, adding that these new EV charging stations are strategically located in rural communities that see frequent travel due to tourism and t...
    CES 2025: Sona Comstar to showcase innovative technology solutions
    Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd., popularly known as Sona Comstar, plans to showcase its innovative mobility solutions at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, the company said Jan. 6. The company plans to showcase advanced sensor solutions from its Serbian subsidiary Novelic, including the short-range radar, designed for park assist, 180-degree obstacle detection, kick-to-open functionality and tailgate protection, as well as the in-cabin monitoring radar, which offers features ...
    European charge-point operator Mer plans to build over 6,000 EV charging stations over next four years
    European charge-point operator (CPO) Mer plans to build more than 6,000 new charging points over the next four years, with 1,800 planned for 2025, the company said Dec. 18, 2024. Mer has an electric vehicle charging network of more than 10,000 publicly accessible charging points across Europe. The CPO said that it has secured nearly 50% of its planned footprint expansion for 2025 through partner agreements. This includes a pact with Coop Norge SA, which recently signed an extended and renewed...
    Xpeng launches XOS 5.4 update globally
    According to a press release on Jan. 2, Xpeng has initiated the global introduction of its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update, XOS 5.4, as of Jan. 2. This update brings forward advancements in intelligent driving, improved safety features and personalized user experiences. The Xpeng Assistant now offers voice control in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Cantonese and Thai, facilitating easier interactions for a global user base. The update's AI Guard system introduces...
    CES 2025: MAHLE to showcase e-mobility innovations
    At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, MAHLE is set to showcase a range of products highlighting its advancements in thermal management and electrification, emphasizing its role in promoting efficient e-mobility. The tier 1 supplier will present several key innovations, including a technology kit for electric motors, a bionic battery-cooling plate, a high-performance bionic fan and a groundbreaking positioning system for wireless charging, which has received global standard status from SAE Int...
    Eramet begins lithium carbonate production in Argentina
    Eramet, a metals and mining company, recently announced the commencement of lithium carbonate production at its Centenario plant in Salta Province, Argentina. With an annual production capacity designed to reach 24,000 metric tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate, the Centenario plant is expected to be among the most cost-effective operations within the lithium sector. Remarkably, the facility achieved its first lithium carbonate production in under three years from the start of construct...
    Pony.ai to introduce robo-taxi services in Hong Kong
    Autonomous driving firm Pony.ai is set to launch its robo-taxi services in Hong Kong, aiming to enter a competitive market that already has Baidu making similar advances, according to a report published by Reuters on Jan. 6. Pony.ai, which is listed on the Nasdaq, has expressed its initial focus on providing commuting services for staff at the Hong Kong International Airport, with plans to extend its services to other urban areas within the city. Although the company did not specify a ti...
    CES 2025: AAM to showcase advanced driveline and powertrain technologies
    American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), a prominent entity in the automotive industry, announced its participation for the third consecutive year at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from Jan. 7 to 10. AAM will showcase a broad array of driveline and powertrain technologies catering to electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles, highlighting its leading role in the industry's shift toward electric mobility. The company's exhibition will include interactive exhibi...
    Nemak adjusts operations, postpones new facilities in Mexico and Germany
    Nemak, based in Monterrey, Mexico, has announced a strategic adjustment to its operations, specifically in its business of producing battery housings for fully electric vehicles within the e-mobility, structure and chassis applications (EV/SC) segment. This adjustment is marked by a decrease in the contracted capacity for an awarded project, leading to a reduction in the anticipated future revenue from this program. As a result of this downsizing, Nemak is postponing the launch of its new man...
    BlackBerry renames BlackBerry IOT as QNX; plans to relaunch QNX brand at CES 2025
    BlackBerry Ltd. has announced its plans to rename its BlackBerry Internet of Things Division to QNX and relaunch its QNX brand at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, as part of its strategy to enhance its visibility and leadership in the automotive and general embedded industries. The decision, influenced by feedback from customers, partners, employees and other stakeholders, marks a pivotal moment in QNX's history, positioning it for a greater role in the future of software-defined vehic...
    CES 2025: LeddarTech to unveil advanced ADAS technology
    At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, LeddarTech will be showcasing its LeddarVision Surround-View (LVS-2+) technology. LVS-2+ is designed to enhance advanced driver assistance systems for automotive original equipment manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers, aiming to meet stringent safety standards and consumer expectations. It offers a comprehensive solution by enabling a full-surround view of the vehicle's environment through 5V5R sensor fusion, improving the reliability, accuracy...
    SAIC-backed MG Motor plans to locally produce cars in Egypt
    MG Motor, a subsidiary of mainland China-based SAIC Motor, plans to locally produce cars in Egypt as part of its global expansion strategy, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Dec. 31, 2024. The news comes soon after MG Motor had signed a strategic technical agreement with Egyptian multinational conglomerate Mansour Group on Dec. 29, 2024. The report mentioned that the carmaker aims to produce the new-generation MG5 model in an all-new production facility that will belong to t...
    Hyundai, Kia launch an advance system to manage carbon emissions across operations
    South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. and sister company Kia Corp. have developed the Integrated Greenhouse Gas Information System (IGIS) to monitor, quantify and manage carbon emissions throughout the entire vehicle life cycle, Kia announced Dec. 30, 2024. IGIS, which is a cutting-edge platform designed to monitor and manage carbon emissions, leverages life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodology, and provides detailed quantification and tracking of carbon emissions throughout the entire l...
    LG Energy Solution launches Battery Innovation Contest 2025
    LG Energy Solution has officially announced the launch of the Battery Innovation Contest (BIC) 2025, a global competition aimed at discovering and fostering innovative battery technologies. This contest invites scholars and researchers from universities and research institutions worldwide to submit their proposals until Jan. 31, 2025, through an exclusive platform. As a part of their ongoing efforts to encourage groundbreaking research, selected participants will be granted up to $150,000 in ...
    Waymo robo-taxi and sidewalk delivery robot collide in Los Angeles
    On Dec. 27, 2024, an incident involving a collision between a Waymo robo-taxi and a Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot occurred at a Los Angeles intersection, highlighted through a social media video, according to a report published by TechCrunch on Dec. 31, 2024. The footage captured in West Hollywood showed the Serve robot attempting to cross the street and navigate onto a sidewalk when it was struck by the Waymo vehicle making a right turn.  In response to the incident, a Way...
    Sigma Lithium exceeds annual production targets for 2024
    Sigma Lithium Corporation, a global lithium producer known for its carbon-neutral "Quintuple Zero Green Lithium" aimed at powering electric vehicles, announced a successful conclusion to the 2024 business year. The company reported exceeding its fourth-quarter production targets with about 75,000 metric tons of lithium produced, culminating in a yearly total of approximately 240,000 metric tons in both production and sales volumes. This performance positions Sigma Lithium to surpass its 2025 pro...
    LG Energy Solution implements crisis management amid market uncertainties
    South Korean battery cell-maker LG Energy Solution (LGES), facing market uncertainties and economic pressures, has reportedly announced a crisis management strategy via a message from CFO Lee Chang-sil and Chief Human Resources Officer Kim Ki-soo. The management highlighted the challenges in improving sales and operation rates amid increased investment costs, emphasizing the necessity for short-term cost-saving activities. In response to the fluctuating market conditions, LGES is adjusting it...
    Ganfeng Lithium commences production at new Mali lithium plant
    Ganfeng Lithium has successfully started production at its newly completed lithium processing plant in Mali, overcoming numerous challenges such as a new stringent mining code, security concerns and an oversupply in the lithium market. The project, situated in the Goulamina lithium mine in the southern Bougouni region, represents a significant achievement with its first phase already operational as of mid-December 2024. This phase boasts an annual production capacity of 506,000 metric to...
    SK Nexilis granted $133 million subsidy by Poland under EU's TCTF program
    SK Nexilis Co., a South Korean company renowned as the world's largest maker of copper foil, announced that it has received a substantial subsidy amounting to $133 million from the Polish government. This financial support is provided under the EU's Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) program, which was introduced in March 2023 to facilitate subsidies for companies that contribute to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions, targeting sectors such as electric vehicles and batteries. ...
    Toyota Motor plans China plant to build Lexus EVs
    Toyota Motor plans to establish a new factory in China for the production of electric vehicles, according to a report published by Nikkei Asia on Dec. 23. The company intends to manufacture its luxury Lexus brand at this new facility, which will be located in Shanghai.  Historically, Toyota has operated in China through joint ventures with local manufacturers, but it will independently build and manage this new factory. The Japanese automaker aims to commence operations at...
    CATL plans public listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest battery-maker, plans for public listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange within the next 18 months at a suitable time, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Dec. 26. The report mentioned that the plan for a secondary listing in Hong Kong was formally unveiled by CATL and that its board of directors has approved a proposal to list its shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange within the next 18 months. The plan...
    Innoviz enhances strategy for autonomous vehicle sector growth
    Innoviz, a company specializing in technology for autonomous vehicles, has announced in a press release on Dec. 23 its strategic plans for bolstering its position within the industry, according to CEO and Founder Omer Keilaf. The company aims to enhance its role as a principal partner for original equipment manufacturers by focusing on non-recurring engineering (NRE) payments. These payments are seen as vital for funding Innoviz's operations and achieving the start of production for seve...
    VinFast offers free EV charging to boost green future
    VinFast, a leading automotive brand in Vietnam, announced a special initiative to offer free battery charging for all individual customers who purchase an electric vehicle from the company up until June 30, 2027. This policy, aimed at supporting the Vietnamese Spirit — For a Green Future campaign, is designed to encourage the adoption of EVs and contribute to a sustainable and green environment. The program promises significant financial benefits for VinFast customers, essentially elimina...
    Hyundai to offer free NACS charging adapters for access to Tesla Superchargers
    South Korean automaker Hyundai has announced a plan to offer existing and new Hyundai electric vehicle owners a free North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter from the first quarter of 2025, for vehicles purchased or leased on or before Jan. 31, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the charging convenience for Hyundai EV customers, allowing them to access over 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across the US. The complimentary adapters will be available through the MyHyundai owner port...
    Visteon inaugurates new technology center in Kolkata, India
    Visteon has inaugurated its new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The center, Visteon’s seventh in India, is scheduled to commence operations from January 2025. The center will employ 300 engineers by the end of 2026, with plans to take this number further to over 500 engineers in the next two-to-three years. The strategic selection of Kolkata for this center is attributed to its rich talent ecosystem and its closeness to leading engineering colleges, positionin...
    WeaveGrid secures $28 million to enhance EV-grid integration
    WeaveGrid, a San Francisco-based software company focused on facilitating the integration of electric vehicles with the electric grid, has successfully raised $28 million in funding. The investment round was led by Woven Capital, Toyota's growth fund, and saw participation from existing investors such as Activate Capital, Collab Fund, Emerson Collective and Salesforce Ventures. Additionally, debt financing for this round was provided by HSBC Innovation Banking. The funding is aimed at ad...
    Kongsberg Automotive secures €56 million contract extension
    Kongsberg Automotive (KA) has successfully secured a significant contract extension for its Fluoro-Comp and stainless-steel braided hoses, the company announced in a press release on Dec. 20. Valued at over €56 million in estimated lifetime revenue, this extension comes from a global tier 1 automotive supplier. The manufacturing of these products will take place at KA's facilities located in Suffield and Grand River in the US, as well as Ramos Arizpe in Mexico, over a period of five years. ...
    CES 2025: Aeva to showcase new 4D Lidar for automated driving
    In a press release on Dec. 19, 2024, Aeva announced its participation in Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, taking place Jan. 7–10, 2025, in Las Vegas. Aeva will introduce and demonstrate a new long-range high-resolution 4D Lidar sensor for automotive applications, provide a preview of Torc’s autonomous Freightliner Cascadia commercial vehicle equipped with Aeva 4D Lidar technology, and showcase a new in-cabin Lidar collaboration. Aeva’s next-generation long-range sens...
    Novares inaugurates a new plant in Czech Republic
    Novares has inaugurated its new plant located in the city of Cerhovice in Czech Republic on Dec. 18, marking a significant move by the French company to maintain its operations in the Czech market, following the destruction of the Zebrak premises a few months earlier. This move is part of the Group's strategy to stay close to its global customers, ensuring the delivery standards in terms of quality and availability are met. The plant is set to continue serving its existing customer base, whic...
    Autonomous driving truck startup TuSimple rebrands as CreateAI, shifts to gaming tech
    According to a report published by Reuters on Dec. 19, TuSimple Holdings announced its rebranding as CreateAI, signaling a strategic shift from autonomous trucking to AI gaming technology. This transition aims to revive the fortunes of the once-prominent self-driving truck startup. In an interview with Reuters, CEO Cheng Lu explained that this pivot into gaming and animation technology is a natural progression of the company's capabilities, despite the challenges and setbacks faced over the p...
    TDK Corp. invests in India-based EV charging startup Exponent Energy
    TDK Corp. announced Dec. 18 that its subsidiary TDK Ventures has invested in battery and charging solution provider Exponent Energy to support the latter in scaling up its tailor-made EV charging solution for India’s last-mile logistics market. Notably, Exponent Energy is a highly valued EV technology startup in India and is founded by Arun Vinayak and Sanjay Byalal Jagannath to bring a much-needed solution to the Indian battery market, where cost efficiency and last-mile logistics are two ...
    Lyten secures $650 million funding offer from Export-Import Bank of the US
    Lyten, the California-based material applications company, has received multiple letters of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) in support of a funding package of up to $650 million, the company announced Dec. 18. The new funding support is aimed at expanding Lyten’s lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing capacity in Silicon Valley in California and Reno in Nevada, as well as to help fund the company deliver its lithium-sulfur batteries to international customers....
    Nio surpasses 60 million battery swaps in mainland China
    Nio, a mainland Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has made significant progress in its battery-swap program, reaching over 60 million battery swaps in mainland China. This milestone, achieved just four months after the company surpassed the 50 million mark, showcases Nio's rapid expansion and the growing popularity of its battery-swap stations across its home market. According to data from Nio's real-time charging and swap map reported by CnEVPost, the figure stood at 60.2 million swaps ...
    CATL to financially support suppliers for battery innovation
    Mainland China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery manufacturer, has announced a commitment to provide financial support to its suppliers to encourage technological innovation in battery materials and equipment. This initiative is aimed at alleviating pressure on its supply chain, which has been significantly impacted by an ongoing price war in the electric vehicle sector. CATL has indicated its readiness to cover a portion of research and developmen...
    Tata Motors offers free EV charging for Nexon, Curvv buyers
    Tata Motors is offering free electric vehicle charging sessions to the buyers of its Nexon EV and Curvv EV models in December. The offer, which is available between Dec. 9 and Dec. 31, aims to encourage sales of its EV models.  The company had rolled out a similar promotional scheme to boost EV sales between Sept. 10 and Oct. 31. Under the scheme, Tata Motors is offering free charging at Tata Power EZ's EV charging network of over 5,500 charging stations acr...
    EVgo secures $1.25 billion US DOE loan to triple charging network
    EVgo, a prominent public fast-charging provider for electric vehicles, announced the successful closure of a $1.25 billion guaranteed loan facility from the US Energy Department (DOE) under its Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program. This financial support will be instrumental in EVgo's ambitious plan to expand its public charging infrastructure across the US by constructing 7,500 new fast-charging stalls. This expansion aims to significantly increase EVgo's existing network to at ...
    Charge+ acquires 140 public EV chargers in Singapore
    Charge+, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions in Southeast Asia, has acquired 140 public and shared EV chargers from three Singapore-based companies, namely eChargz Pte. Ltd., Quickcharge.sg Pte. Ltd. and PaC Components Pte. Ltd., Charge+ announced Dec. 11. These acquisitions are expected to expand the EV charging network of Charge+ in Singapore to about 2,500 charging points, thereby strengthening its position as the largest EV charge-point operator (CPO) in the country....
    BMW’s new Aeroacoustic and Electric Drive Center starts operations in Munich
    The BMW Group has officially commenced operations at its new Aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Center (AEC) located at its Munich-based Research and Innovation Center (FIZ), effectively replacing its nearly 40-year-old aeroacoustic wind tunnel, the carmaker announced Dec. 11. The new facility is divided into two halves — the first features a multifunctional workshop with testing and measurement equipment and a prototype for high-voltage batteries and inverters, and the second accommodates a ...
    Ascend Elements to begin lithium recovery operations at its facility in Covington, Georgia, in 2025
    US-based battery material recycling company Ascend Elements plans to commence production of sustainable lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) recovered from used lithium-ion batteries at its facility in Covington, Georgia, in 2025, the company announced Dec. 10. The company said that it plans to produce up to 3,000 metric tons of sustainable, domestic Li2CO3 per year. It claimed that recycled Li2CO3 is not produced at a commercial scale anywhere in the US, making it the first company to do so. The on...
    General Motors plans to no longer fund Cruise’s robo-taxi development
    Amid an internal churn to improve cash flow and profitability in its operations, General Motors (GM) has decided to exit Cruise’s robo-taxi business and therefore no longer fund the robo-taxi development work, the legacy carmaker announced Dec. 10. GM’s decision comes as it views funding Cruise’s robo-taxi development work as unviable, given the considerable time and resources that it would require to scale the business in an increasingly competitive robo-taxi market. Instead, GM now...
    EV Safe Charge launches mobile EV charger pilots in Alabama
    EV Safe Charge Inc., a provider of flexible electric vehicle charging solutions, has announced a pilot program for its innovative mobile robotic electric vehicle charger, ZiGGY, in Birmingham, Alabama, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The pilot, showcasing ZiGGY's capabilities, is supported by a collaboration between Alabama Power Co., Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator, the AMP Center at The University of Alabama and Innovation Depot. ZiGGY is designed to address a major challenge in the ...
    Geely’s premium EV arm Zeekr forays into Malaysia
    Geely Holding Group’s premium electric vehicle unit Zeekr has forayed into the Malaysian market as part of its global expansion strategy, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Dec. 9. The report, which cited Zeekr, said that the company has launched the Zeekr 009 multipurpose vehicle and Zeekr X compact sport utility vehicle in Malaysia on Dec. 6. The local deliveries of the two models are expected to begin later in December, the report said, adding that while the Zeekr 009 is...
    Continental announces plan to spin off Automotive business by end of 2025
    In a press release dated Dec. 9, German automotive tier 1 supplier Continental announced that its executive board has reached the decision to spin off its Automotive group sector. This decision follows a detailed evaluation process that began in early August. The plan is to seek approval from the supervisory board in March 2025 and then present the proposal for a spin-off to Continental AG's annual shareholders' meeting on April 25, 2025. If approved, the spin-off is anticipated to be complet...
    Polestar begins US production of its long-range, single-motor Polestar 3
    Swedish electric-car maker Polestar has commenced the production of the long-range, single-motor variant of its flagship electric sport utility vehicle, the Polestar 3, at the Volvo Car plant in Charleston, South Carolina, the company announced Dec. 5. The entry-level Polestar 3 is powered by the same 111-kWh battery pack, which also powers the dual-motor version, offering the same 250-kW peak charging capability for a 30-minute 10-80% charge on DC fast-charging mode, the company said. As ...
    Hyundai Motor plans to install 600 public fast chargers across India
    Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), India’s second largest carmaker, plans to install nearly 600 public electric vehicle fast chargers across the subcontinent over the next seven years, according to a news report published by the Business Standard newspaper on Dec. 9. The report cited a regulatory filing by the company. As part of this plan, the carmaker aims to set up a network of EV fast-charging stations by the end of December. It further said that HMIL’s charging network in India has ...
    Hongqi unveils 5-nanometer vehicle-mounted chip, pure vision end-to-end smart driving
    Hongqi has unveiled its self-developed 5-nanometer (nm) vehicle-mounted chip and launched the Jiuzhang Intelligent Platform, according to a report published by Biauto on Nov. 14. The new chip, Hongqi No.1, is set to enhance the company's smart driving capabilities, enabling pure vision navigation across China. Additionally, Hongqi's Sinan Intelligent Driving system will feature urban Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) and is expected to achieve end-to-end integration by the end of 2024 improving vehicl...
    Valeo and CEA renew partnership on sustainable, autonomous and connected mobility
    As reported in a press release on Dec. 9, Valeo and CEA have announced a four-year collaboration to anticipate future technological advances and encourage exchanges within the French and European research ecosystems. Valeo and the CEA have been involved in joint research and development programs for more than 10 years. They are joining forces to address five key trends that are in line with Valeo’s innovation and sustainability strategy and the CEA’s mission to design and develop cut...
    Rivian expands its EV charging network in California, more charging sites planned for 2025
    Rivian has launched the first next-generation Rivian Adventure Network charging locations, which will also allow the non-Rivian electric vehicles to charge alongside the R1T pickup and R1S sport utility vehicle, the company announced Dec. 5. Rivian’s first next-generation EV charging site, called Joshua Tree Charging Outpost, has opened in California, US. The EV maker also expects to open additional charging locations at sites in Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Montana, Pennsylvania, Michigan an...
    Zunder opens Spain’s largest EV ultrafast-charging station in Oviedo
    Spanish charge-point operator (CPO) Zunder has installed Spain’s largest ultrafast-charging hub in the city of Oviedo, Spain, the company announced Dec. 4. The electric vehicle charging hub is located at Parque Principado, which is a shopping center in Asturias, a few kilometers from the center of Oviedo. The newly opened EV charging hub accommodates 36 EV chargers, comprising 12 charging points with Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors and power output of up to 400 kW, and 24 cha...
    Revel begins installing 24 new public fast chargers at JFK airport, New York
    Brooklyn-based charge-point operator (CPO) Revel and the Port Authority have broken ground on the installation of 24 electric vehicle fast chargers at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, more than doubling the airport’s existing EV charging capacity, the Port Authority of New York announced Dec. 4. The new EV charging stations are expected to be operational in early 2025 and will be available around-the-clock to the public and for-hire vehicles, the authority said in a ...
    Nio to unveil Banyan 3.1.0 with end-to-end intelligent driving
    Nio is planning to introduce version 3.1.0 of its Banyan intelligent system in January 2025, marking the company's first foray into deploying an end-to-end large model architecture for intelligent driving, as reported by Pandaily on Dec. 6. This move is seen as a significant step for Nio's intelligent driving capabilities, building on the previous Banyan 3.0.0 version released in August, which improved the intelligent cockpit and chassis through AI technology. Currently, Nio has a product lineup...
    Northvolt’s collapse: A tale of reckless extravagance and blurred focus
    Fewer than two years after the collapse of Britishvolt, one of the most promising battery startups in the UK, Swedish battery maker Northvolt filed for chapter 11 in the US on Nov. 21. The filing followed its failure to scale up production as planned at its flagship gigafactory in Skellefteå, Sweden and raise more funds to rescue its operations. While Northvolt’s collapse is seen as another setback to Europe’s battery ambitions, it also underlines a wider trend of new-age, clean-tech startu...
    Andersen EV celebrates 2 million charging sessions milestone
    Andersen EV, a prominent UK designer home electric vehicle charging brand, celebrated a significant milestone with its customers completing 2 million charging sessions since the company's acquisition two years ago. This achievement coincided with the UK registering its 2-millionth plug-in vehicle. The milestone reflects Andersen's ongoing growth, particularly following the May launch of its A3 charge point, which has garnered significant sales and multiple awards for its quality and design. T...
    Milence begins construction of a new EV charging hub in Zaragoza, Spain
    Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the Traton Group and Volvo Group, has commenced the construction of its first electric vehicle charging hub in Spain, the company announced Nov. 20. The upcoming charging station for heavy electric vehicles (HEVs) will be located in Zaragoza, Spain, and marks Milence’s foray into the Spanish market. According to the company, the EV charging hub is located in Zaragoza Logistics Platform (PlaZa), which is one of Spain’s most promin...
    Milence opens its first two EV charging hubs in Germany
    Milence, the Daimler Truck and Volvo Group backed charging solutions provider for heavy electric vehicles, has officially forayed into Germany, the largest road transport market in Europe, by opening its state-of-the-art public charging hubs near Leipzig, Germany, the company announced Dec. 5. The newly operational electric truck charging hubs offer high-power charging of up to 400 kW and are positioned to optimize connectivity and convenience for drivers. The first EV charging hub is loca...
    Ford commences production of new electric drive units at its UK plant
    Ford Motor has commenced the production of its new electric drive units (EDUs) at its Halewood plant in the UK, the company announced Dec. 3. These EDUs are critical to the automaker’s electrification strategy and are slated to power the electric versions of the Ford Transit Custom and the Ford Puma. The local production of EDUs follows a £380 million investment, which includes £30.9 million of governmental support via the Automotive Transformation Fund, the company said, adding that the ...
    Fortescue receives A$10 million grant to develop innovative 6-MW fast charger
    Australia-based global metal mining company Fortescue has been awarded A$10 million in funding from The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to develop a 6-MW fast-charger test unit to support the company’s innovative fast-charger technology, it announced Dec. 3. The project involves building, testing and validating multiple test unit chargers with the aim to deploy the first production 6-MW charger by the end of 2025, it said. Developed by Fortescue Zero, the 6-MW fast charger is ...
    Rio Tinto unveils resource estimates for Argentina's Rincon lithium project
    Rio Tinto has disclosed the initial resource and reserve estimates for the Salar del Rincon lithium brine project located in Salta, Argentina. The Rincon project is reported to have 1.54 million metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) in measured resources, 7.85 million metric tons in indicated resources and 2.29 million metric tons in inferred resources, with ore reserves including 2.07 million metric tons in the probable category. Situated in the region known as the Lithium T...
    EVgo and General Motors surpass 2,000 fast-charging stations across the US
    EVgo Inc., a leading provider of public fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, along with General Motors (GM), has achieved a milestone by surpassing 2,000 public fast-charging stalls across the US. The collaboration is on track to complete a total of 2,850 DC fast-charging stalls nationwide, including 400 public fast-charging stalls at flagship destinations in several major metropolitan markets such as Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York and Texas. This ach...
    Ionity opens Ireland’s largest EV charging station
    Ionity has commissioned Ireland’s largest high-powered electric vehicle charging hub, which is located at Charlestown Shopping Centre in Dublin, according to a news report published by Electric Drives on Dec. 3. With the new EV charging hub, Ionity has brought the charging infrastructure to the busy M50 corridor, the report said, adding that the facility hosts 12 state-of-the-art, 350-kWh EV chargers. These EV chargers are capable of charging EVs from 10% state-of-charge (SoC) to 80...
    Audi Mexico begins construction of high-voltage EV battery assembly facility
    Audi Mexico has commenced the construction of its high-voltage battery assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico, marking a significant advancement in the production of key electric vehicle components in the country. The facility is designed to be energy-efficient, and it will have a capacity to produce over 300 batteries per day. The battery assembly plant, which will be spread across an area of 33,600 square meters, along with an additional 5,600-square-meter administrative office, will be Audi...
    Kyocera Corp. to double production capacity for 24M SemiSolid lithium-ion batteries
    US-based battery technology company 24M announced Dec. 3 that its technology license and joint development partner, Kyocera Corp., aims to double its production capacity for 24M’s SemiSolid lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries by fiscal year 2026. The batteries will have applications in the residential energy storage market. 24M disclosed that Kyocera is accelerating production due to increased demand for energy storage products. The remarkable success of Kyocera’s residential energy storage...
    Kioxia Universal Flash Storage Ver. 4.0 earns automotive-grade SPICE CL2 certification
    As reported in a press release on Dec. 3, Kioxia has announced that its Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Version 4.0 embedded flash memory devices, aimed at automotive applications, have achieved the Automotive SPICE Capability Level 2 (CL2) certification. This makes Kioxia the first entity to receive such a distinction for automotive-grade UFS Ver. 4.0. Automotive SPICE, based on the ISO/IEC 33000 standards, is a framework designed for the assessment and enhancement of software development...
    SUN Mobility demonstrates modular battery-swapping technology in Chennai
    SUN Mobility, an India-based provider of energy infrastructure, demonstrated its modular battery-swapping technology for heavy electric vehicles (HEVs) at an event in Chennai, India, according to a news report published by Autocar Professional on Dec. 1. The demo workshop was attended by more than 100 private bus operators and operator associations from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the report mentioned. On the sidelines of the event, SUN Mobility signed memorandums of understan...
    General Motors to sell its stake in Ultium Cells battery plant in Michigan to LG Energy Solution
    General Motors (GM) has reached a non-binding agreement to sell its stake in the nearly completed Ultium Cells LLC battery-cell plant in Lansing, Michigan, to its joint venture partner  LG Energy Solution (LGES), GM announced Dec. 2. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.  Although the move underlines GM’s strategy to recover its investment in the facility, the transaction does not change the carmaker’s owner...
    Critical Metals receives key advancement for Wolfsberg lithium project
    Critical Metals has received a notable advancement for its Wolfsberg lithium project located 270 km southwest of Vienna, as the Carinthian state has issued a decree that waives the need for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). This move is seen as a pivotal development in the pursuit of establishing a European battery supply chain for electromobility, with the Wolfsberg lithium project being the first fully permitted spodumene mine on the continent, aiming for production commencement in 202...
    Mercedes-Benz updates automated parking-assist feature
    According to a press release on Nov. 27, Mercedes-Benz has enhanced its active parking-assist feature with Parktronic, significantly improving automated maneuvering capabilities. The updated system can now park vehicles twice as quickly, achieving speeds of up to 4 kilometers per hour (km/h). Drivers can initiate the parking process using a digital button on the screen, which features a progress status bar. During automated parking, the system silences the Parktronic signal tones. Additionall...
    ZF completes testing of advanced smart camera for automated driving
    As reported on Nov. 26, ZF has completed testing and validation of its advanced, next-generation forward-facing Smart Camera 6, designed for automated driving and advanced driver assistance systems. The achievement was facilitated by utilizing the logiRECORDER Automotive HIL Video Loggers developed by Xylon, a company recognized for its innovative solutions in data logging and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations for ADAS and autonomous driving technologies.  The logiRECORDER is praise...
    Galp aborts lithium plant project on Northvolt’s bankruptcy
    Galp Energia, a Portuguese multinational energy corporation, has aborted the Aurora project after its partner Northvolt AB filed for Chapter 11 in the US, the company announced Nov. 26. In December 2021, Galp and Northvolt had decided to set up a joint venture named Aurora that would build a lithium conversion plant in Portugal with an annual production capacity of up to 35,000 metric tons of battery-grade lithium hydroxide. The JV company was expected to commence commercial operations in 202...
    Renault-backed Ampere opens new software center in Sophia Antipolis near Nice in France
    Renault’s subsidiary Ampere has opened its new software center in the European technology park at Sophia Antipolis, near Nice in France, the French carmaker announced Nov. 29. With the new software facility, the carmaker aims to accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). “With this site, Ampere is investing to give its teams in charge of automotive software the means to accelerate on Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and to be at the cutting edge in terms of research,”...
    MAHLE announces organizational restructuring for electrification and thermal management focus
    MAHLE, an automotive supplier, is restructuring its organization to improve efficiency and speed in implementing its MAHLE 2030+ strategy, focusing on electrification and the thermal management business. This reorganization includes merging current business units and reducing the group management board from seven to four members. MAHLE will also acquire the remaining shares in MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG, increasing its stake to 100% and emphasizing its commitment to thermal management as a cri...
    CES 2025: LeddarTech to showcase latest AI-driven automotive software in collaboration with Arm and TI
    As reported in a press release on Nov. 27, 2024, LeddarTech has announced its participation in Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, taking place from Jan. 7 to 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. At this event, the company will showcase its LeddarVision technology, a patented AI-driven software that enhances advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous driving and parking applications through low-level sensor fusion and perception. LeddarTech will be located at booth 6752 in the LVCC West Hall,...
    CTEK to showcase new battery solutions at PRI Trade Show
    CTEK, recognized globally for its expertise in vehicle battery management, will unveil its most recent offerings in battery chargers and maintainers, which are tailored for high-performance and racing uses at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, set to take place in December at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The product lineup will include the CTEK PRO Series, made for professional usage in race shops and pit lanes, alongside advanced absorbent glass mat (AGM) and...
    Nio opens Nio House in Abu Dhabi
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio has opened its first Nio House in the United Arab Emirates, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Nov. 29. The development marks Nio’s efforts to begin establishing its consumer touchpoints in the UAE, including its service network in the region. The newly opened Nio House in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is Nio’s first such facility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The facility, which is located on Al Maryah Island in the he...
    Zeekr and Lynk & Co merger progresses, Polestar integration paused
    Electric vehicle brands Zeekr and Lynk & Co have been in the process of integrating their business operations, with recent news indicating a merger between the two, according to a report published by Pandaily on Nov. 28. In conjunction with this, there were preparations for Polestar to merge into Zeekr. However, this latter merger has been put on hold. An Conghui was expected to replace Shen Ziyou as Polestar's chairman to help with this integration. As of October, Polestar had begun ve...
    Quectel to showcase GNSS modules at Auto EV India 2024
    According to a press release on Nov. 26, Quectel Wireless Solutions is set to participate in Auto EV India 2024, taking place at the KTPO Convention Centre in Bengaluru, India. At this event, Quectel aims to display its latest dead reckoning (DR) global navigation satellite system (GNSS) modules, catering specifically to the automotive and electric vehicle industries' growing needs. The company's lineup includes the L89H(D), an AIS140-compliant module with a dual-antenna design and an inert...
    Valeo to cut 1,000 jobs across Europe amid automotive sector challenges – report
    Valeo is set to eliminate approximately 1,000 jobs across Europe, with significant impacts in France where about 800 workers will be affected, according to a report published by Reuters on Nov. 27. This move includes the closure of two Valeo sites within France. The job cuts are not confined to France alone; Valeo will also reduce its workforce in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. This decision follows Valeo's announcement in October of a reduction in its annual sales forecast and comes am...
    CES 2025: MAHLE to showcase sustainable mobility solutions
    In a press release dated Nov. 26, 2024, MAHLE announced that it will showcase its thermal-management and electrification technology at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, which will take place in Las Vegas in January 2025. The exhibit, named Efficiency in Motion, will focus on underlining the company's commitment to sustainable mobility. The showcase at CES 2025 will feature several of MAHLE's innovative product technologies. Among the highlights are a high-performance fan that...
    Indie Semiconductor unveils safety integrated chip for automotive powertrains
    Indie Semiconductor, based in Aliso Viejo, California, has introduced a new system basis safety integrated chip (IC) for vehicle powertrain applications, in collaboration with a major European tier 1 automotive system integrator, as reported in a press release on Nov. 26. The IC is designed to enhance safety by monitoring and supervising powertrain operations critically. It has achieved the ASIL-D certification from SGS-TÜV Saar, the highest level of safety integrity according to the ISO 262...
    Amara Raja Infrastructure commissions India’s first green hydrogen fueling station in Leh
    Amara Raja Infra Pvt. Ltd. (ARIPL), a subsidiary of the Amara Raja Group, has commissioned India’s first green hydrogen fueling station in Leh, Ladakh, for National Thermal Power Corp. Ltd. (NTPC), one of the country’s leading power-generation companies, according to a news report published by Autocar Professional on Nov. 25. The hydrogen refueling station, installed by Amara Raja Infra for NTPC, was inaugurated by the Union Power Minister and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs M...
    Ampeco secures $26 million in Series B funding for EV charging expansion
    Ampeco, a Bulgaria-based electric vehicle charging management platform provider, has successfully raised $26 million in a Series B funding round led by Revaia, with contributions from existing investors such as Cavalry Ventures, BMW i Ventures and LAUNCHub Ventures. The new funding round has brought Ampeco's total funding to $42 million since its inception in 2019. This investment aims to boost Ampeco's product development and market expansion efforts, consolidating its global leadership...
    IIHS study examines impact of partial automation on driver engagement
    According to a press release on Nov. 26, a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) highlighted the impact of partial automation design on driver engagement and safety. The research indicated that drivers accustomed to partial automation systems that deactivate upon manual steering input are less likely to steer or maintain hands-on control in challenging situations. Conversely, systems permitting some degree of manual steering, known as cooperative steering, encouraged dr...
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