Ghana Investment Promotion Centre discusses e-mobility investment with China On October 22, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, in a social media post, announced that the Centre held talks with a delegation from the China Association for the Promotion of International Economic and Technological Cooperation, who are exploring opportunities in the country’s electric vehicle assembly and urban transportation sectors. The delegation is also seek...

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estment project will produce up to 50,000 new energy vehicles annually by 2027. Starting in 2026, ADM Global plans to expand the assembly of all models at the ADM Jizzakh plant using CKD technology, launch hybrid versions on a single platform, and deepen cooperation with partners in South Korea and China. It is also developing the production of components and increasing exports. By 2030, trade turnover is expected to reach USD 10.7 billion, budge...

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5GAA and SAIC host C-V2X Implementation in China and International Cooperation” Conference On October 23, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and Shanghai International Automobile City (SIAC) co-hosted the “C-V2X Implementation in China and International Cooperation” Conference.  Attendees witnessed live demonstrations of cutting-edge C-V2X technologies. China IMT-2020（5G）Promotion Group C-V2X Working Group and SIAC presented the “F...

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started production of refined LHM (lithium hydroxide) from lithium extracted from granite in Cornwall.‌‍‍‍‌‍ ‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍Cornish Lithium is repurposing a former China clay quarry and, using low-carbon processing technology, producing refined LHM on a single brownfield industrial site at its Trelavour Demonstra...

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GWM launches Wey 07 in Brazil On October 23, it was reported that GWM launched the Wey 07 in Brazil, a luxury plug-in hybrid SUV with six seats imported from China. Measuring 5.15 m in length, the model features the Hi4 hybrid system combining a 1.5-liter turbo gasoline engine with two independent electric motors for a total output of 517 hp and 820 Nm of torque, offering intelligent all-wheel drive. Equipped with a four-speed Dedicated Hybrid Tr...

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an automakers, could disrupt Brazilian operations within weeks if not addressed promptly. According to Anfavea President Igor Calvet, the new chip crisis stems from recent geopolitical tensions following the Dutch government’s takeover of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor company, which led China to impose export restrictions on electronic components.  Calvet emphasized that with 1.3 million jobs at stake, urgent action is needed to prev...

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rporation (MEDC) notified top lawmakers that a planned USD 2.4 billion, 2,350-job EV battery parts factory in Michigan is dead after declaring the controversial project to have been abandoned by Gotion Inc. and is no longer eligible for incentives. The Michigan Strategic Fund said the subsidiary of China-based Gotion High-Tech Co. Ltd. is in default of its obligations under a 2022 grant agreement, and it is seeking to recover USD 23.7 million tha...

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VW to halt Golf production at Wolfsburg plant amid global chip shortage On October 22, multiple sources reported that VW will pause Golf production at its Wolfsburg plant, Germany, from October 29, 2025, due to a microchip shortage caused by the US-China trade dispute. Other Wolfsburg models, including the Tiguan, Touran, and Tayron, may also face stoppages, though the duration is unclear. Production at other German plants in Emden, Hannover, and...

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Automotive Industry Intelligent Manufacturing Alliance established in Chongqing On October 21, the China Society of Automotive Engineers (China-SAE) announced the establishment of the Automotive Industry Intelligent Manufacturing Alliance (the Alliance) in Chongqing. The Alliance comprises 81 entities including automakers, automotive component companies, and suppliers of equipment, software, and system solutions, with Changan Auto as chair, the C...

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Honda China, DFMG jointly launch commercial HFCV demonstration operation project On October 22, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (Honda China) launched a project on the social demonstration operation of commercial hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) with Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (DFMG). The two companies will entrust Wuhan Dongben Storage and Transportation Co., Ltd., a joint venture, to implement the project on existing logistics d...

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’s automotive industry and supply chains. Meanwhile, the Federation of Thai Industries encouraged BYD to raise local content to over 45% to help Thai auto parts makers transition from internal combustion engines to EV systems. While sourcing EV parts domestically may be pricier than importing from China, local companies are actively embracing new technologies, the FTI added. (From an article of Bangkok Post on October 21, 2025)...

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Volvo ES90 electric sedan officially launched in Thailand Reported on October 22, 2025, Volvo has introduced the ES90 electric sedan to the Thai market, marking its first regional launch. The model is imported from Volvo’s facility in Chengdu, China, and arrives in a single Ultra RWD variant priced at THB 2.99 million. Volvo characterizes the ES90 as a fusion of the refined elegance of a sedan, the adaptability of a fastback, and the spacious i...

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Sinotruk exports 15,000 HDTs in September 2025 On October 20, Sinotruk released a set of sales figures. In September, Sinotruk exported 15,000 heavy-duty trucks (HDTs), hitting a new high for monthly exports in China’s HDT industry. From January to September, the revenue totaled USD 22.89 billion, up 14.9% year-over-year (y/y), and the finished vehicle sales volume totaled 335,000 units, up 22.8% y/y. Specifically, HDT exports accounted for 111...

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Scale of China’s power battery recycling market expected to exceed CNY 100 billion by 2030 On October 17, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) held a special press conference on the standardization of power battery recycling. Pointed out at the conference was that China is about to witness a huge wave of decommissioned power batteries. According to statistics, the 2024 domestic power battery recycling volume stood above 3...

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naguá, Paraná, marking the upcoming launch of Geely’s second model in Brazil. According to Alex Chen, Commercial Director of Geely Auto Brazil, the EX2 is positioned as a modern, affordable, and efficient electric car aimed at first-time EV buyers. The model is Geely’s best-selling vehicle in China, the world’s largest automotive market. Following the introduction of the EX5 C segment electric SUV in July, Geely expands its presence in Br...

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Yutong, China delivers 400 electric buses in Punjab, Pakistan On October 17, 2025, Yutong delivered 400 E12PRO and E9 battery electric buses electric bus models to Pakistan. These buses are now operating in 19 cities in Punjab Province, representing the largest single deployment of electric buses so far in Pakistan. All vehicles are equipped with nitrogen protection systems for battery safety. The E12PRO models feature dual middle doors and disti...

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China to promote synergistic development of intelligent urban infrastructure, ICVs On October 17, China’s State Council announced the recent joint issuance of an action plan for advancing the construction of new urban infrastructure by nine government bodies. The action plan emphasizes the need to promote the synergistic development of intelligent urban infrastructure and intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs). -          Promote the co...

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Network Technology Roadmap for ICVs released On October 18, the “Network Technology Roadmap for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs) (2025-2030)” (the Roadmap) was released at the closing ceremony of the 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference (WICV 2025). Proposed in the Roadmap is that by 2030, China will establish a comprehensive network system for multi-technology collaboration to fully meet the demand of vehicles for multi-...

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SGMW, Fuchs forge strategic partnership On October 20, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Fuchs Lubricants (China) Ltd. (Fuchs). Based on in-depth insights into user needs, the two parties will customize systematic development solutions covering the entire automotive oil product chain, including thermal management and specialty oils, to enhance vehicle competitiveness through a comprehensi...

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Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Sep. 2025) Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Sep. 2025) On October 20, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the September 2025 operating status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operating status of domestic charging faciliti...

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