On November 20, Vianode started construction of its new Via TWO synthetic graphite facility in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. The site is expected to begin operations in 2028. Anode graphite is essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and other key sectors like energy storage.
The Via TWO facility will be built in

On October 31, Norway-based Vianode,  a producer of advanced battery materials, announced that its first large-scale production facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite will be developed in Ontario, Canada. 
Vianode’s production facility was featured as part of Canada’s leadership in the G7 Critical Mineral

On October 21, Morrow Batteries ASA signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Siemens Mobility (SMO) to explore collaboration on advanced lithium-ion battery technologies. The agreement outlines cooperation on Morrow’s LFP and upcoming LNMO cell technologies, including information exchange, joint testing, and s

On October 15, the Norwegian government announced that it plans to lower the VAT exemption threshold for electric cars. The government also proposed increasing the one-time tax on fossil-fueled passenger cars.
The government proposes lowering the VAT exemption for electric cars from NOK 500,000 to NOK 300,000 next ye

On October 7, GE-T GmbH and TouchNetix announced a collaboration for automotive safety technology. By combining GE-T’s expertise with TouchNetix’s advanced solutions, the partnership has resulted in a new feature for steering wheel hands-off detection (HOD).
The solution is powered by TouchNetix’s Pilot ID technology

Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) has decided to finalize the integration process of Alumetal S.A., two years after its acquisition.
Alumetal operates as a standalone company under Hydro. Its operations in Poland and Hungary will be rebranded as Hydro Kęty, Hydro Gorzyce, Hydro Nowa Sól, and Hydro Komárom respectively in early

On September 25, Einride announced the cross-border operation of a cabless electric autonomous vehicle without a human driver onboard. The autonomous border-crossing took place at the Ørje border crossing and marks the world-first cabless electric autonomous crossing of a country's border. The demonstration is a key

On September 25, Vianode announced a major product qualification milestone with a leading OEM. The materials made at Vianode’s full-scale Via ONE plant in Norway were confirmed to meet the product requirements set by a leading OEM.  
The product qualification marks an important step in Vianode’s phased multi-billion

Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) has expanded its premium recycled aluminum product, Hydro CIRCAL, to include foundry alloys in addition to extrusion ingots.
The new offering maintains a minimum of 75% post-consumer scrap content, allowing automotive companies to use it for critical parts such as wheels, battery boxes, and st

On September 2, Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites ASA, received a new wave of orders totaling USD 4.2 million. These orders are for fuel systems installations in trucks powered by Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine, designed specifically for the North American heavy-duty truck market. With power ratin

On August 14, Hexagon Composites and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. extended their Strategic Alliance Agreement until the earlier of March 20, 2030, and the date on which Mitsui's shareholding in the Company falls below a certain shareholding ratio. 
Mitsui and Hexagon Composites have developed a close partnership over decades c

On August 15, the Norwegian Automobile Importers' Association and Mobility Sweden announced a partnership for sustainable battery recycling in line with new EU requirements. Through their subsidiaries Autoretur Battery Recycling and FoRetur, they will build an efficient, coordinated return system for car batteries. A

Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) announced measures to strengthen its long-term resilience by reducing annual costs by NOK 1 billion, including approximately 750 job cuts.
The initiative aims to align the company’s organizational structure with strategic goals and changing business requirements. It complements Hydro’s previo

On August 8, the Norwegian Environment Agency approved Autoretur Battery Recycling (ABR) as a producer responsibility company for high-energy batteries from electric vehicles. ABR will be operational from November 1, 2025. ABR has been established by the Norwegian Association of Vehicle Importers (BIL). It will ensur

In its Q2/2025 report, Kongsberg Automotive (KA) announced that it has decided to close the Zurich office in Switzerland, with activities being scaled down and transitioned primarily to its Kongsberg location in Norway by March 31, 2026.
The company’s Ljungsarp plant, which mainly produces steering columns, will be

On August 12, Kongsberg Automotive (KA) announced that it has, through its subsidiary Kongsberg Automotive AS, decided to exercise its call option to acquire the remaining 75% of the shares in Chassis Autonomy SBA AB (CA). Following the transaction, KA will hold 100 % of the shares in CA, and the transaction is plann

On August 4, Elkem ASA received NOK 32.8 million from Innovation Norway for the development of green products through the recycling of slag and silicon materials. The project aims to materially reduce CO2 emissions and promote a circular economy for materials used in the automotive and construction industries.
The pr

Kongsberg Automotive ASA (KA) has finalized an overhead cost reduction initiative to yield annual savings of EUR 15 million. This plan is part of KA’s efforts to improve financial performance and complements the previously announced cost adjustment program.
Approximately 150 positions will be affected. Implementation

On July 2, Morrow Technologies AS (Morrow), a wholly owned subsidiary of Morrow Batteries ASA, signed a strategic agreement with SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory AB, a European test centre for research and development of electromobility, to advance the development of lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide (LNMO) ba

Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) has completed the recertification of its 74 production sites under the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3.1, the highest number among aluminum extrusion companies.
The sites include 42 operations in Europe, 25 in North America, 2 in Asia and 5 in South America.
The r