On May 29, 2025, the Ontario government announced a $500 million investment to launch a new Critical Minerals Processing Fund, aimed at growing a made-in-Ontario supply chain for key materials like nickel, lithium, cobalt, copper, and graphite. The fund, introduced as part of the province’s 2025 budget, will support

A group of four companies announced that their strategic collaboration has resulted in the first commercial deployment of an interoperable vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging solution under the ISO 15118-20 international standard. The four companies are Hubject, a developer of Plug&Charge technology to improve EV charging

Battery cell manufacturer AESC has paused construction work on its USD 1.6 billion manufacturing plant in Florence County, South Carolina, which is intended to supply BMW with cylindrical cells and create around 1,600 jobs. 
The reason cited for the temporary halt to construction is uncertainty regarding U.S. economi

On June 5, Comau announced that it has showcased new technologies for electric motor production at the CWIEME 2025 in Berlin from June 3–5, 2025.
The company introduced a fully automated system for making hairpin stators, covering all key steps—from wire forming to insertion, widening, twisting, and then laser weldin

On June 5, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) expressed serious concern over the lack of progress in revising the EU's Weights & Dimensions Directive.
The revision is key to helping zero-emission trucks and buses enter the market in large numbers. Updating rules on vehicle weight, axle weight,

On June 6, Mercedes Benz announced that it has set clear carbon dioxide reduction targets for materials used in production for the new CLA, focusing on those with high emissions such as aluminum, steel, battery cells, and plastics. These steps help cut carbon emissions for the CLA 250+ by about 17% compared to standa

On June 6, multiple sources reported that the Director-General of the Nigerian Automotive Design and Development Council announced plans to start producing plastic automotive parts locally, leveraging the country’s access to affordable petroleum by-products. He also revealed that 12 universities, two from each of Nig

On June 2, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it is supporting the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the Baltic region by extending a EUR 60 million loan to Ignitis Group, a leading energy company in the Baltic states. The EBRD’s investment will fina

On June 2, Envalior announced that it would showcase electrolyte additives and plastic solutions that significantly improve the safety, performance, and lifespan of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and associated electronics at Battery Show Europe. 
It will present the succinonitrile Stanyl SN-PURE, a high-performance

On June 2, Shell announced the construction of the most powerful test center for charging infrastructure in Germany. Initial tests are scheduled to begin as early as the end of 2025. The test center enables intensive testing of car and truck charging infrastructure by the MCS standard and under variable climatic cond

On June 6, RACL Geartech Limited, in an investor update, announced that the proposed project to supply a steering system tailored to the requirements of a leading American passenger car OEM is progressing well. The prototypes will be manufactured and offered for assembly and testing in Q2 FY 25-26 (ending March 31, 2

On June 6, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd. (WIML) received an order from SpeedforcEV for 2,500 units of one of its flagship models, the Wolf+ electric scooter. The vehicles will be deployed for fleet and last-mile delivery operations across key cities in India. 
The order follows a memorandum of understanding

On June 4, the European Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside the EU, including in overseas countries and territories. The projects aim to diversify the EU’s supply sources and enhance economic security, while also promoting local value creation in third

Announced on June 3, 2025, Malaysia-based Globaltec Formation Berhad (GLOTEC), through its Automotive division represented by AutoV Corporation, has entered into a 50:50 joint venture and Subscription Agreement with Blue Breeze Sdn. Bhd. (BBSB) to establish GFB Hongli Sdn. Bhd.
The newly formed entity will focus on t

Announced on June 1, 2025, Thailand’s Industry Minister, at the EARTH JUMP 2025: Transition Turbulence event hosted in Bangkok by Kasikornbank on May 29, outlined strategic initiatives to drive the country toward net-zero emissions and position Thailand as a regional leader in electric vehicles (EVs).
Key measures in

Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has partnered with Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, on a Comprehensive Decarbonization Project.
The parties aim to reduce Antolin’s absolute GHG emissions by 60% across internal operations (Scope 1 and 2) and by up to 35% across its entire p

The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 16.2% YOY to 225,710 units in May 2025.
Vehicle sales in May consisted of 167,547 passenger cars; 47,059 light commercial vehicles; 9,161 trucks; and 1,943 buses.
Of th

On May 31, FAW-VW announced that FAW-Audi started accepting pre-orders for the Q6L e-tron luxury intelligent battery electric SUV. The model is available in four variants.
The PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform-based Q6L e-tron is the only one in its class to adopt an all-domain 800V architecture, delivering a

UK passenger car sales rose 1.6% year-on-year to 150,070 units in May 2025, the best May performance since 2021, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released on June 5. Year-to-date sales were up 2.8% with 850,903 cars registered in the first five months of 2025.
In May, VW sa

Announced on June 5, 2025, China-based REPT BATTERO Energy and Indonesia’s Bakrie & Brothers Group signed a strategic cooperation memorandum on May 29 to supply power batteries for more than 3,000 electric buses and trucks by the end of 2025.
Under the partnership, PT REPT BATTERO INDONESIA will manufacture battery s