On October 16, 2025, Lyten announced that it completed the acquisition of the Northvolt Dwa production facility in Gdańsk, Poland. The Northvolt Dwa plant spans 25,000 square meters and produces battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hosts research and development operations. The plant opened in 2023 and includes

On October 22, Stellantis Poland introduced a new 2.2-liter diesel engine for its medium-duty vans models i.e., Citroën Jumpy, Fiat Scudo, Opel Vivaro, and Peugeot Expert. The engine is available with 150 hp and 180 hp outputs.
The new unit features fourth-generation direct injection and optimized exhaust gas recircu

On October 20, Volkswagen Poznań announced that it will expand its Września plant in Poland to build the next-generation all-electric Crafter. The project includes a new body shop and battery warehouse, scheduled for completion in 2027.
The foundation stone will be laid in November 2025, with major construction start

On October 14, VW Poznań announced that it has completed the third phase of its solar project at the Września plant, Poland. The plant runs entirely on green electricity and has been intensively developing its own green energy sources for three years.
The solar farm project began in 2022. The first phase added 2 MW o

On October 2, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveiled the new electric Transporter at the New Mobility Congress 2025, Poland. The model combines the practicality and space of the classic Transporter with an electric powertrain to meet modern business needs.
The e-Transporter offers a driving range of up to 356 km, a

On September 30, ElevenEs announced that it is planning a battery cell factory in Poland with an investment of EUR 600 million. The manufacturing facility is planned to start construction by the end of 2027 and will employ 700 engineers. ElevenEs is considering either Kraków, Silesia, or Lower Silesia for the gigafac

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 October 2, POSCO INTERNATIONAL announced that it has completed its drive motor core plant in Poland. It is built with an investment of KRW 94.1 billion on a 100,000 square meter site. It will begin trial production in October and start full-scale mass production in December 2025. The completion ceremony was held o

On September 24, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will temporarily pause production at six plants in Europe in October 2025.
The Eisenach plant (in Germany) will close for 5 days, the Zaragoza plant (in Spain) for 7 days, the Tychy plant (in Poland) for 9 days, the Madrid plant (in Spain) for 14 days, the Po

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Proseat’s foam, trim, and lightweight components business by Brose Sitech Sp. z o.o., a 50-50 joint venture between Volkswagen AG and Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG.
The transaction, which primarily concerns the car seat and seat components sectors, was reviewe

In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its modules and polymer products division launched over 80 programs, focusing on essential components such as bumpers, instrument panels, door panels, pillar trims, and chrome-finished eleme

On July 28, the European Commission launched an in-depth investigation to check if Poland’s EUR 26 million aid to MAN Truck & Bus for expanding its Krakow plant in Niepołomice, Poland, follows EU State aid rules.
In 2024, Poland informed the Commission about this support, aimed at expanding the plant in the Malopolsk

On July 28, leading global lithium-sulfur battery manufacturer Lyten announced it has secured more than USD 200 million in additional equity investment, bringing total investment to date in Lyten to more than USD 625 million, as it works to accelerate its acquisition strategy and expansion plans in both the U.S. and

On July 16, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in collaboration with the national automotive associations in Czechia, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, launched the ACEA Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub (CEE Hub). 
The Hub strengthens cooperation between ACEA and national automotive as

On July 16, Stellantis announced that it will discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program, due to limited hydrogen refueling infrastructure, high capital investment needs, and insufficient consumer incentives. The company does not expect significant adoption of hydrogen-powered light commercial

On July 7, ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) applied for PLN 4.5 billion funding from the National Recovery Plan (KPO). The application includes PLN 1.4 billion in investments in local supplier development and research and development. 
A modern electric car factory, a research and development center, and a European autom

On July 8, Stellantis Poland announced that Peugeot will expand its electric lineup in 2025 with a new powertrain option for the E-3008 and E-5008 SUVs.
The new electric 325 hp dual motor combines a 213 hp front motor with a 112 hp rear motor, delivering all-wheel drive of total output of 325 hp and 509 Nm of torque.

On July 8, Polish industrial group SKB and XING Mobility signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly promote the deployment of immersion-cooled battery technology in Poland and across Europe. The two companies aim to meet the growing demand for reliable, high-performance battery solutions for energy storage

On July 2, SKB Group announced that it has signed an agreement with Formosa Smart Energy, Taiwan.
The agreement will focus on building a platform for electric buses, creating pilot projects and demonstration centers in Europe, commercialization of intelligent charging systems with V2G function, development of modular

On July 1, San Jose, California-based Lyten, a global leader in lithium-sulfur batteries, announced the acquisition of Northvolt’s Dwa ESS operations in Gdansk, Poland. 
The 25,000 square meter (270,000 sq ft) battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing and R&D facility is the largest BESS manufacturing facil