Rosatom plans 11,000 electric charging stations in Russia by 2030 On December 10, Rosatom announced that Rosatom Charging Station Network, part of its Electric Power Division, and Yandex Electro (Yandex's business unit for electric transport and charging infrastructure) are partnering to develop electric transport infrastructure in Russia. Rosatom plans to expand its network to 11,000 electric charging stations in 53 regions of the country by 203...

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NTT Mobility aiming to realize practical use of more than 1,000 autonomous vehicles in 2030s On December 17, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) held a press briefing about NTT Mobility, Inc. (NTT Mobility), its wholly-owned subsidiary for promoting practical use of the autonomous driving business, and announced its plan to operate more than 1,000 units of Level 4 autonomous vehicles (fully autonomous driving under certain conditions...

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5 SUV with a smaller size, the launch is expected between the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027. In Europe, Changan Auto has started vehicle sales in eight countries to date, including Germany, the UK, and Norway, and plans to deploy a total of eight vehicle models in the coming three years. By 2030, the automaker will establish a local sales network of over 1,000 dealers, collaborate with around 100 Italian dealers, and invest EUR 2 billion ...

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This will allow for plug-in hybrids (PHEV), range extenders, mild hybrids, and internal combustion engine vehicles to still play a role beyond 2035. The Commission is proposing a targeted amendment to the CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles with flexibility easing the compliance with the 2030 targets. Regarding corporate vehicles, mandatory targets are set at the member state level to support the zero- and low-emission vehicle uptake b...

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t are your company's strengths when it comes to hydrogen engines currently under development? Have you encountered any difficulties in developing them? A3. We are currently developing these engines for use in industrial equipment such as forklifts, with the aim of commercially producing them around 2030. We have also begun testing air compressors and generators in-house in collaboration with AIRMAN CORPORATION. Our strength lies in our ability to...

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n investment and delivers an initial capacity of 50,000 vehicles annually, supported by highly automated, fully integrated production lines covering body welding, painting, assembly, quality inspection, and logistics. VinFast targets localization rates of over 40% by 2026, 60% by 2029, and 80% from 2030, supported by a planned supplier park. At full capacity, the plant is expected to create 5,000–15,000 direct jobs. Initially, the plant will as...

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Nippon Steel to invest in key areas including US and India Nippon Steel Corporation (Nippon Steel) announced that it has formulated the 2030 Medium- to Long-term Management Plan. By investing primarily in United States Steel Corporation (USS) which it acquired, and overseas businesses such as those in India, Nippon Steel aims to achieve JPY 1 trillion or more in consolidated underlying profit in fiscal year 2030 (ending in March 2031). While seek...

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strategy, and technology routes.Proposed at the event were three-step development goals for the Open Source Battery on commercial vehicle transport capacity and lifecycle value, namely, achieving global technology leadership by 2026, global product leadership by 2028, and global brand leadership by 2030, as well as extending from product solutions to scenario solutions to advance the electrification and green transformation of commercial vehicles...

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. With an initial capacity of 16 GWh/year, the gigafactory will meet the growing needs of low-carbon electric mobility. Its commissioning will create 1,200 direct jobs and 3,000 indirect jobs, with the first batteries expected to be sold in 2026 for the Alpine A390.  Verkor aims to reach 50 GWh by 2030. In two years, Verkor has validated a high-performance battery cell, industrialized its processes, and transferred its innovations from the Verko...

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ouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 1990 levels. The agreement also confirms postponing the start of the EU emissions trading system for buildings and road transport (ETS2) by one year, from 2027 to 2028. The agreement will also help to develop the principles of the enabling framework for the post-2030 climate architecture.  The provisional agreement includes a balanced approach to the role of international carbon credits. It will allow, from 2...

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been live since the beginning of October, followed in December by freight forwarder Diez with its charging park in Dettingen unter Teck in Baden-Württemberg. The official rollout in Germany and Austria is planned for the first quarter of 2026, with more European countries added later that year. By 2030, the network is planned to have over 3,000 fast-charging points across Europe. The new Semi-Public Charging service lets companies open their dep...

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Maxell to expand all-solid-state battery application, aiming to generate revenue of JPY 100 billion in automotive sector in FY2030 Maxell, Ltd. (Maxell) will expand the development of all-solid-state battery technology and its applications. The company will start shipping ceramic package-type all-solid-state batteries capable of withstanding temperatures of 150 degrees Celsius and accelerate its move towards mass production and practical applicat...

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Benteler expands its casthouse at Raufoss plant in Norway for more sustainable production Benteler Group has completed a comprehensive modernization of its casthouse at the Raufoss plant in Norway. This investment increases the site’s use of recycled aluminum from around 30% to approximately 40%, with a target of 50% by 2030. The upgrade, part of the “BAR Green” project launched in 2023, also reduces CO₂ emissions across the production pr...

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Nishikawa Rubber to globally reorganize business sites to improve cost competitiveness Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. (Nishikawa Rubber) will strengthen manufacturing competitiveness at its plants in and outside Japan. In Japan, the company will begin construction of a new plant equipped with labor-saving production facilities in 2030, and also consider reorganization including its existing plants. At its Indonesian plant, it intends to improve profi...

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and Toluca. In Saltillo, the company has started producing the RAM 1500 full-size pickup. Meanwhile, the Toluca plant will manufacture the sixth-generation hybrid Jeep Cherokee, the first hybrid version in the model’s history, and the new all-electric Recon SUV, part of Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 global strategy to expand zero-emission vehicle production. Together, these programs secure employment across Stellantis’ Mexican operations, w...

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UACJ to double sales at Vietnamese subsidiary in or after 2030 UACJ Corporation (UACJ) will concentrate on thermal management-related products in Vietnam and double sales at its Vietnamese base in five years as early as five years from now. Previously, UACJ had been involved in internal combustion engine parts, but has now begun producing cooling components for power semiconductors in electric vehicles (EVs). The company will also work on product...

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Spain unveils Auto 2030 Plan with over EUR 1.2 billion to increase EV adoption On December 3, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the Spain Auto 2030 plan includes the Auto+ Plan, which will provide EUR 400 million in 2026 to support electric vehicle (EV) purchases, a Moves Corridors program with EUR 300 million to expand charging points, and another EUR 580 million for the PERTE VEC initiative. The plan focuses on the following priori...

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roved a new business plan with a refinancing agreement, allowing Symbio to continue operating.  It will help to achieve financial stability, strengthening the company's competitiveness, continuing R&D activities, etc. It is planning to reach a production capacity of 10,000 systems per year by 2028-2030 at the SymphonHy site in Saint-Fons (Rhône). It is also planning a new generation of 150 kW hydrogen fuel cells. It will maintain 175 jobs withi...

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to support sales and comply with regulatory standards. At the same time, there has been an increased focus on BEVs in smaller vehicle segments, which, coupled with a lower cost parity compared to Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs), is anticipated to boost BEV sales in Europe in the coming years. By 2030, BEVs in the C-segment are expected to lead the market, with sales reaching 3 million units, followed by the B- and D- segments which will each e...

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JAC trucks to start operations in Brazil in 2026 On December 3, it was reported that JAC Trucks will officially begin operations in Brazil in 2026. The brand will enter the market by offering four imported models from China, aiming to compete in the light, medium and semi-heavy segments. The brand targets a 5% share of the Brazilian truck market by 2030 and expects its initial lineup to cover around 50% of overall demand. The initial range will i...

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