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BOI approves Astemo Asia’s project to produce PCU inverters for EVs in Thailand
Announced on October 17, 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) granted investment incentives for projects totaling THB 7 billion (around USD 215 million), including an automotive parts initiative led by a prominent Japanese firm.
Astemo Asia Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Astemo Asia Co., Ltd.) secured approval for a
Toyota to lead UK consortium for development of lightweight EV
On October 15, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) announced that Toyota will lead a consortium to research and develop a new lightweight battery electric vehicle in Derbyshire, UK.
The project aims to accelerate the shift to zero tailpipe emission transport by validating a novel, lightweight battery electric veh
UK announces new automotive scale-up fund
On September 17, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), in partnership with the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) and Innovate UK, launched a new scale-up initiative to fast-track new technologies. The fund is designed to support the development of new pilot-scale and demonstration-scale “first-of-a-kind” pro
W-Scope Chungju Plant to provide separators to sodium battery manufacturer in Europe
Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s W-Scope Chungju Plant Co., Ltd. (WCP) will supply separators to a sodium battery manufacturer in Europe. The contract term and value are unpublicized. According to WCP, the company and this European automaker collaborated on joint development and multiple
FAW-VW launches next-gen Sagitar L small-to-mid-size sedan
On September 9, FAW-VW launched the next-generation Sagitar L small-to-mid-size sedan. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 114,900 to CNY 131,900.
The next-generation Sagitar L presents a relaxed, dynamic overall body stance and measures 4,812mm long, 1,813mm wide, and 1,479mm or 1,
UK launches new scale-up fund at Cenex Expo
On September 4, UK’s Minister of State at both the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Department of Business and Trade, announced a new funding competition for the automotive sector at Cenex Expo. The initiative will fast-track new technologies.
The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) will launch the
Ceat Limited, India to Invest INR 4.5 billion to expand PCUV tire capacity at Chennai Plant
On July 17, Ceat Limited proposed a capital expenditure plan for its Chennai plant located at Kannanthangal, Maduramangalam Post, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram. The plant currently has a production capacity of approximately 7 million tires per annum, with a capacity utilization of about 80%.
The company plans to
BOI actively propels Thailand’s role as ASEAN’s auto and electrified vehicle hub
Announced on June 9, 2025, the Board of Investment (BOI) is actively driving investments to maintain Thailand’s position as ASEAN’s top automotive hub amid global shifts. The focus includes all electrified vehicle technologies (HEV, PHEV, REEV, BEV) and collaboration with key agencies.
Global automakers like BYD, MG,
MAHLE’s Global Biomobility Center in Brazil initiates 8 projects on biofuels and biomaterials for future mobility
MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE) announced that its Global Biomobility Center, located at its Tech Center in Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil, has initiated 8 development projects since starting operation in May 2024.
With a focus on biofuels and biomaterials for future mobility, the projects are being developed in partnership with OEMs
Proterra to debut innovative battery pack for heavy-duty trucks at ACT Expo
On April 24, Proterra Powered LLC, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, announced the debut of its H2-23 battery pack as part of the company’s new Onyx Strata series. Engineered for Class 8 trucks and other demanding commercial applications, the new form factor expands Proterra' batte
UK on track for 2035 zero-emission vehicle goals amid shifting global demand trends
On January 20, the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), UK released the annual vehicle production report. It confirms that the UK is on track to meet 2035's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) production targets, driven by the ban on fossil-fuel internal combustion engines (ICE) by 2035. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will se
APC, UK announces GBP 40 million funding for automotive technology businesses
On January 14, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) announced that UK-registered businesses involved in late-stage, collaborative research and development (CR&D) of automotive technology and processes can now apply for a share of up to GBP 40 million in government funding matched by industry.
Eligible projects wil
SAIC Motor-CP: Thailand can become production base for Chinese EVs to export to Europe
Reported on August 24, 2024, SAIC Motor-CP, a manufacturer of EVs in Thailand under the MG brand, pointed out that Thai automakers could benefit from a high tariff wall for imports from China, set by European countries as trade protection measures.
Several Chinese auto manufacturers decided to launch manufacturing ba
South Korea’s WCP developing high-heat resistant separator
Several South Korean media sources reported that a secondary battery separator manufacturer, W-Scope Chungju Plant Co., Ltd. (WCP), is developing a high-heat resistant separator.
The company is developing a separator with a property to withstand 200 or 300 degrees Celsius without deformation. It will reduce the risk
APC forecasts 35,000 buses and trucks production in UK by 2035
On July 24, the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) UK announced that its insight forecasts the UK will produce almost 35,000 heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and buses by 2035, with at least 75% of these being zero-emission at the tailpipe. This would have a widespread impact across multiple different pathways, predicting 5
Intel’s Silicon Mobility launches OLEA U310 powertrain control chip for EVs
On June 11, Silicon Mobility, an Intel company and technology leader in automotive semiconductor and software control solutions, announced the OLEA U310 Field Programmable Control Unit (FPCU) as part of its next generation of OLEA FPCU Series.
The new OLEA U310 consolidates the functionalities of multiple traditional
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