On June 4, Comau announced its collaboration with Intecells, US to improve how cold plasma is used in making battery cells. Intecells holds a patent for the new technology, and together they aim to help customers add it to their current production lines in a cost-effective way.
The cold plasma technology already help

On June 4, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has informed trade unions that it will request ordinary redundancy payments for around 600 workers at the Termoli plant from June 23 to July 6, 2025.
The temporary production halt, described as precautionary, affects employees in the V6, T4, and GSE engine units. I

On June 5, Rane Group, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on March 31, 2025, Rane (Madras) Limited won orders worth INR 2.4 billion primarily in steering and linkages and light metal castings businesses. 
Rane Steering Systems Private Limited won orders worth INR 130 million for the S

On June 4, multiple sources reported that SWM Motors rented a facility in the Eskişehir Organized Industrial Zone (EOSB). It will begin assembling SUVs using parts imported from China, with production set to start in September 2025. Later, it will assemble hybrid and electric vehicles, focusing on exports after launc

On June 3, Soitec announced a collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC). Soitec will supply PSMC 300mm substrates incorporating a release layer, Transistor Layer Transfer (TLT) ready, to support a new demonstration of advanced 3D chip stacking at the wafer level. This marks the first

On May 31, BYD announced partnerships with Orange Energy and New Electricity Approach for the construction of 10,000 and 5,000 megawatt flash charging stands, respectively, aiming to further accelerate the deployment of megawatt flash charging facilities.
The breakthrough of megawatt flash charging lies in “adaptabil

On May 30, the Jiading District People’s Government announced the settlement of the Porsche China R&D Center in Jiading District, Shanghai.
Located near the Hongqiao Transportation Hub, the new center will cover an area of over 10,000 square meters in Jiangqiao Town, Jiading District, where the modern facilities incl

On June 2, Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson spoke about the company’s plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, and production plans going forward amid tariffs on imported cars.
“We want to bring in something rather fast, and something selling in good numbers, so something midsize core is a good guess,” Samuelsson said, gi

On May 21, Uno Minda Limited, in an investor update, announced that in FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026), it is planning a total capital expenditure of approximately INR 13 billion. This includes around INR 5 billion allocated for sustaining CAPEX and INR 8 billion earmarked for growth-oriented initiatives, aligned

On May 30, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited, in an investor update, announced that its R&D facility currently under development in Hyderabad remains on track. It is expected to be operational by the end of this calendar year, alongside the customer qualification plant. 
These new facilities will significantly enh

On June 3, Ashok Leyland announced that its subsidiary Optare Plc. UK has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Dana Ltd., for the purchase of their 1.01% stake in Switch Mobility Limited, UK (SML UK). Post this acquisition, Optare Plc’s shareholding in SML UK would increase from 98.56% to 99.57%, and conseque

On June 3, Stellantis announced that its circular economy unit, SUSTAINera has supported the PIONEER project, developed by Enel and ADR with scientific input from Germany's Fraunhofer Institute. Located at Rome Fiumicino Airport, it is Italy’s largest and one of Europe’s biggest energy storage systems using second-li

On June 3, Comau announced that it is presenting its latest innovations in battery cell formation and manufacturing at The Battery Show Europe 2025, during June 3–5, 2025, in Stuttgart, Germany.
Lab Fixtures for Formation and Testing system: developed for the National Institute of Chemistry in Slovenia, it’s a modula

On June 2, WACKER announced that it will unveil new silicone products designed for electric mobility at the Battery Show Europe 2025 in Stuttgart from June 3–5, 2025.
The key highlights are:
SEMICOSIL 9649 TC: a thermally conductive gap filler for power electronics in EVs. It helps transfer heat from electronic compo

On June 1, multiple sources reported that Shandong Yongsheng Rubber is planning a tire manufacturing plant in Kenitra, Morocco. It will have an initial annual production capacity of 6 million semi-steel radial tires, with a future expansion to 12 million. The construction will start in the next six months. 
Based on

On June 1, MG Motor Pakistan, in a social media post, announced that due to recent geopolitical disruptions, some shipments were rerouted, causing minor delays in select color combinations and 7KW chargers. The company quickly addressed the issue by airlifting essential components to minimize delays. Production is no