On July 30, Umicore announced that it is providing proprietary cathode active materials (CAM) to Solid Power, Inc. for the large-format solid-state battery (SSB) of BMW i7. BMW recently started road-testing a BMW i7 equipped with a large-format solid-state battery (SSB). Umicore supported Solid Power’s development of

On July 29, bpostgroup announced that it is ordering 500 additional electric vans, which will help it to reach 3,000th electric delivery vans in its fleet. The delivery of 500 new electric vans is scheduled for this autumn. bpostgroup is a leading logistics expert, active in Europe, North America, and Asia. 
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On July 23, Cylib, in collaboration with Syensqo, announced that it has achieved a high-purity lithium hydroxide from spent EV batteries, marking a significant milestone in battery material processing, as few recycling companies today can produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide, the preferred form for new EV batterie

Eberspaecher Group (Eberspaecher) announced that it will showcase its latest thermal management technologies for buses at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, running from October 4-9, 2025.
The company will display the AC138 EVO and the AC135 product family, air-conditioning systems designed for alternative dr

On July 23, Daimler Buses announced that it will showcase its latest electric innovations, including the Mercedes Benz eIntouro intercity bus, new NMC4 batteries for the eCitaro range, and updated Omniplus services at the Busworld Europe 2025 from October 4 to 9, 2025, in Brussels.
eIntouro Intercity Bus: for the fir

On July 17, 2025, IVECO Bus announced it had signed a third contract with the Transport Operator of Wallonia (OTW) to supply 127 additional Crossway Low Entry buses.
The buses are powered by 360-hp Cursor 9 engines compatible with HVO fuel and paired with Voith gearboxes for efficient performance. OTW emphasized that

On July 11, Iveco Bus announced that it will participate in Busworld Europe 2025 from October 4 to 9, 2025, in Brussels. It will present six vehicles that reflect its clean mobility approach and flexible technology strategy for reducing emissions in passenger transport.
World Premiere of eDaily Low Entry Minibus: a n

On July 11, Punch Powertrain and Traxial, Belgium completed a joint high-performance testing campaign in May 2025, proving the compatibility and strength of their latest electric drivetrain technologies under demanding conditions.
The test combined Punch Powertrain’s IV5 800V SiC inverter (up to 400 kW with Traxial’s

On July 3, novali announced that it has received funding for a new research project to further advance its next-generation lithium metal battery cell technology. In this project, it will deploy Sc.AI, its general-purpose reasoning engine for automating scientific research. Sc.AI will autonomously manage the full scie

On June 18, IVECO BUS announced that Belgian public transport operator De Lijn confirmed an order for 100 new articulated electric buses.
The acquisition is part of a 2023 framework agreement and adds to the 141 E-WAY 18-meter units currently being delivered. The new vehicles will begin arriving in the last quarter o

On June 24, Syensqo announces the launch of its latest innovation, Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 Orange (OR).  This high-performance flame retardant polypthalamide (PPA), distinguished by its stable and vibrant orange color, aligns with the industry's growing emphasis on safety and visibility for critical electric vehicle com

On June 9, intoPIX announced the availability of its JPEG XS and TicoRAW technologies powered by Lattice Semiconductor’s low-power FPGA platforms Lattice Avant and Lattice Nexus. This breakthrough enables Tier 1s and OEMs to integrate ultra-efficient image compression directly into ADAS and in-vehicle vision systems.

On June 10, Syensqo announced that its innovative Ajedium PEEK (polyetheretherketone) slot liners and slot wedges and KetaSpire PEEK magnet wire insulation have been selected by Mavel Powertrain for integration into their latest high-voltage electric motor for a renowned premium sports car OEM.
The combination of Aje

On June 3, intoPIX announced that it will unveil its latest advancements in intelligent image compression for ADAS and autonomous vehicles at AutoSens US 2025 in Detroit. intoPIX’s JPEG XS and TicoRAW technologies offer ultra-low latency (<1ms), low-power, and mathematically lossless and near-lossless compression in

ETAS GmbH will present its partner ecosystem along with the latest solutions for streamlined ECU development at the AUTOSAR Open Conference (AOC) 2025, held in Bruges, Belgium, from May 27-28.
Highlights include (i) a collaboration with GLIWA that seamlessly integrates ETAS's RTA-CAR and GLIWA's T1 automotive timing

On May 20, Punch Powertrain introduced the DHT120/150, a new entry-level hybrid transmission. The affordable hybrid technology system uses two electric motors and dual inverters, designed for small cars with gasoline engines under 2L, including both HEVs and PHEVs. It ensures smooth driving and high efficiency.
The D

On May 13, Syensqo announced that it has been selected by Volvo Cars for their new 800V BEV platform.
In the partnership, Syensqo will be delivering its Ajedium PEEK slot liner solutions and KetaSpire PEEK magnet wire coating to boost emotor performance, efficiency, and durability.
Based on Syensqo social media upda

On May 15, Syensqo signed new multi-year contracts for the supply of its battery-grade Solef Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) with automotive original equipment manufacturers and battery makers. Signed in Q1 2025 and worth over EUR 150 million in net sales, the long-term contracts reflect Syensqo's focus on innovation,

On May 6, CISSOID and EDAG Group announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation Silicon Carbide (SiC) traction inverters for electric mobility applications. This collaboration brings together CISSOID’s expertise in SiC power semiconductor modules and control solutions with

On April 25, Volvo Cars started the production of the fully electric EX30 small SUV at its Ghent manufacturing plant in Belgium. The company will also begin production of the EX30 Cross Country variant at the same facility later this year.
The EX30 production in Ghent will create around 350 new jobs, bringing the pla