EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO), a joint venture of ElringKlinger and OPmobility, has launched a collaborative project with Akkodis to test the NM20 fuel cell stack under real-world driving conditions.
Akkodis is integrating EKPO’s NM20 stack into a 40-ton hydrogen-powered truck, expected to be deployed in lo

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has secured two contracts from Leapmotor International to supply front and rear bumpers as well as tailgates for Leapmotor passenger cars in Europe. Production is scheduled to start in 2027 at OPmobility’s existing facilities in Spain.
The contracts are the first awarded to OPm

From June 10 - 12, 2026, OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) and its joint venture PO-Rein with Shenergy Co. Ltd. showcased their hydrogen capabilities at the International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle Congress & Exhibition (FCVC) in Kunshan, China. This highlighted a shared ambition to deploy hydrogen mobility

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ProLogium Technology Co.,Ltd. to discuss the joint development and integration of solid-state battery cells into battery modules and packs for electric vehicles (EVs).
Under the MoU, ProLogium will provide solid-state battery

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) announced the construction of a new manufacturing plant in the Toledo area of Ohio, marking its first exterior-solutions facility in the U.S. Midwest. Production is scheduled to start in H2/2027.
The new facility will create more than 500 jobs and strengthen OPmobility's presen

On June 1, OPmobility and Yanfeng announced the completion of the strengthening of their joint venture, YFPO, China’s leading manufacturer of exterior body parts, such as bumpers and tailgates. This operation, effective June 1, 2026, integrates module assembly activities from OPmobility and Yanfeng into YFPO and enab

On May 26, the French President welcomed France’s electrification leaders to the Elysee Palace in Paris to push the country faster toward electric energy. 
In the car industry, Renault and Stellantis, along with suppliers such as Valeo and Plastic Omnium, plan to invest EUR 15 billion in EVs by 2027. Renault is produ

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has secured a major contract from Stellantis in Europe for its integrated One4you offer.
It will supply a fully integrated rear module for the next generation of an electric SUV scheduled to begin production in the coming years. This project also marks OPmobility’s introduction

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has signed a multi-year renewable energy supply agreement in Spain with EDP to support the decarbonization of its activities, after achieving carbon neutrality on scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025.
The agreement includes both an electricity supply contract and a Power Purchase Ag

On March 20, Varroc Engineering disclosed that its step-down subsidiary, Varroc Electronics Romania S.R.L. (VeR), is pursuing an appeal before the Paris Court of Appeal against Opmobility Lighting Holding (Plastic Omnium Group) with the quantum of its claim reduced to EUR 39.16 million plus legal and other costs, fro

The Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) announced that HBPO, an automotive front-end module manufacturer and part of the OPmobility group, has opened a business services center in Győr.
The center supports 24 HBPO plants in Central Europe, providing R&D and engineering services, including the development of

The European Commission has approved the joint acquisition of HBPO Shanghai Co., Ltd., HBPO Auto Components (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., HBPO Beijing Co., Ltd., and Shanghai Yanfeng Automotive Exterior Systems Co., Ltd. by Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. (Yanfeng Holding) and OPmobility Exterior Holding S.A. (OPmo

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has secured a contract to supply more than 1 million 350V battery packs for a global OEM’s upcoming HEV models in North America.
The battery packs will utilize nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cell chemistry and will be produced in the United States through the expansion of the co

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has signed a MoU with Hyundai Mobis Ltd. to explore the potential acquisition of a controlling stake in Hyundai Mobis’ lighting business.
This strategic partnership aims to finalize an agreement in 2026. The transaction is expected to strengthen OPmobility’s commercial momentum

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) and Yanfeng Group, a subsidiary of Huayou, have strengthened their joint venture YFPO, China’s leading manufacturer of exterior body parts (bumpers and tailgates), by expanding into module assembly activities and signature and decorative lighting solutions.
The integration of t

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has opened its new North America headquarters in Troy, Michigan, reaffirming its goal to double its sales in the U.S. by 2030 compared to 2024.
The new Troy headquarters consolidates OPmobility’s four Business Groups, providing a unique set of solutions, from exterior and light

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has signed a global cooperation letter of intent with Chery Automobiles Co. Ltd., a leading Chinese automaker, to support Chery’s international expansion by leveraging OPmobility’s global R&D and production footprint.
The long-term partnership aligns with OPmobility’s geographi

On October 8, 2025, OPmobility inaugurated a new facility in Badhalwadi, Maharashtra, and began construction of another plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana. The company targets more than doubling its sales in India by 2030, with annual vehicle output expected to grow throughout the decade.
The Badhalwadi plant is OPmobility’

On September 8, OPmobility commenced construction of its second joint venture facility at Maruti Suzuki JV Park in Kharkhoda, Haryana. The new C-Power plant will strengthen OPmobility’s local fuel systems business.
A traditional groundbreaking ceremony was held in August, attended by customers, employees, and senior

EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO), a joint venture of ElringKlinger and OPmobility, is showcasing its PEMFC stack modules and stack components at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
The highlight is the NM12-single PEMFC stack module, designed for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and already in u