y’s plans to scale operations. Equipment installation is underway, with production ramping up to eventually build up to 500 aircraft a year at that location. Joby collaborates closely with Toyota engineers, which are deeply integrated with the Joby team, providing counsel to support Joby’s work across design, manufacturing, and quality. Toyota also helps the Joby team optimize processes, streamline assembly, and offer advice related to the de...

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atible with heating and ventilation and supports over-the-air (OTA) updates. This innovation sets a new benchmark for seating comfort, especially in deep-recline seating formats. With mass production now underway, Adient's mechanical massage solution will soon appear in more mid- to high-end models across the China market. The product is also getting attention in the Americas and Europe. (Adient release on July 15, 2025) (Adient video on July 15,...

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official launch earlier in 2025, Cenntro has sold and fulfilled delivery for 12 LS210 units to customers in Europe. While based in Freehold, New Jersey, orders for the LS210 have primarily been from the European and Southeast Asian markets. “We’re pleased with the strong response from customers across multiple regions,” said Peter Wang, Chairman and CEO of Cenntro. Cenntro's purpose-built ECVs, inclusive of its line of class 1 to class 4 tr...

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cus on developing a reference design that integrates SolidVue’s dTOF SPAD array receiver with Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface (LCM) beamforming chip. The resulting system is expected to deliver high performance in resolution, precision, and efficiency for lidar module and system developers across a wide range of markets such as autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and smart devices. Based on Lumotive press release ...

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Blink Charging and Axxeltrova Capital partner to support charging infrastructure in UK On July 14, Blink Charging Co. announced that on June 20, 2025, it had entered a non-binding term sheet concerning its previously proposed GBP 100 million Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) with private equity firm Axxeltrova to support growth in EV charging development across the UK through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) program. The SPV will faci...

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cosystem, IC’Alps secures direct access to GF’s global manufacturing resources. The GlobalSolutions ecosystem is designed to strengthen partnerships between GlobalFoundries and trusted design and IP partners, helping customers overcome design complexities and speed up product development cycles across various market segments, including automotive, industrial, medical, IoT, and security.  Based on IC’Alps press release ...

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tability. The merger aims to boost Geely Auto’s global competitiveness in the smart new energy vehicle market. The merged entity will offer a wide range of vehicles, including internal combustion, pure electric, plug-in hybrid, and green methanol-hydrogen models. It will also expand its presence across mainstream, mid-to-high-end, and luxury segments. Based on Geely press release...

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and eCAPITAL, with support from German high-net-worth individuals. The funding will be used to complete the final steps for public road approval and begin deploying autonomous vehicles. This year, vehicles with MOTOR Ai’s Level 4 autonomous driving system will begin operating in several districts across Germany. A safety driver will be present on board initially, with plans to remove them in 2026. The deployments will include the full autonomou...

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monstration Plant in Belfast, UK. Ionic Technologies will receive around GBP 3.1 million from the total funding. Ionic Technologies and its partners will work with top German manufacturers to produce high-quality sintered magnets for electric motors. They will also collaborate with industry leaders across the supply chain to build a UK-based circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs) through long-loop recycling. It supports the UK’s e...

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PT UABS Indonesia celebrates Line-Off Ceremony for XPeng EV battery at Cikarang plant On July 8, 2025, XPeng Motors’ first overseas knock-down (KD) battery pack officially rolled off the production line at PT UABS Indonesia, located in the SAIC International Industrial Park, Cikarang, West Java. The partnership has drawn widespread attention across the industry and marks a major milestone in the growing collaboration between SAIC Group and XPen...

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igned an agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to source CelestiAL solar aluminum, produced using solar power, for its brake calipers. The agreement allows Brembo to reduce emissions by nearly 50% for the same volume of aluminum, further reinforcing its ongoing commitment to sustainability across its operations. (From a press release dated July 14, 2025)...

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rol or diesel vehicles can now count electric, hybrid, fuel cell, biofuel, or natural gas-powered units toward their total output, making it easier to qualify and encouraging green investment. Additionally, companies holding over 35% shares in certified automakers can consolidate production volumes across affiliates, promoting industry collaboration and scaling. Customs authorities will verify production data for tax refunds and penalize false re...

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LTA: 2,000 EV chargers installed across 673 NLPRs in Singapore under ECCG On July 9, 2025, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced further progress in expanding EV charging infrastructure at non-landed private residences (NLPRs). To date, the LTA has co-funded the installation of 2,000 EV chargers across 673 NLPRs under the EV Common Charger Grant (ECCG), which aims to accelerate EV adoption by improving access to convenient chargi...

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ssure to Japan’s minority government. “They sell us millions and millions of cars a year. We sell them no cars because they won’t accept our cars. And they won’t accept much of our agriculture either,” Trump told reporters in Washington on July 13. Trump previously announced he will raise across-the-board tariffs on Japan to 25% on August 1, accompanying the 25% sector tariffs on autos and auto parts.  Bessent is coming to Japan to vis...

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Pavna Industries, India subsidiary begins oil pump supply to Hero MotoCorp On July 14, Pavna Industries Limited announced that its subsidiary, Pavna Sunworld Autotech Pvt. Ltd., has commenced production and supply of oil pumps to Hero MotoCorp Ltd., India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer. The oil pumps are being supplied for Hero MotoCorp’s high-volume models, Splendor and Glamour, across all six of the company’s manufacturing plants in I...

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VinFast begins signing dealer agreements across 27 Indian cities On July 12, VinFast Auto India signed dealer partner agreements with 13 dealer groups to establish 32 dealerships across 27 cities nationwide. This move supports the company’s plan to build a 3S (Sales, Service, Spares) network and sets the stage for the upcoming pre-booking of the VF 6 and VF 7 models on July 15.The initial dealerships will be set up in key urban and emerging EV ...

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Tau Group, Italy rebrands as Tretau On July 9, Tau Group announced its new brand name “Tretau” to unify operations and establish a stronger presence across global markets.  It will bring together teams, technologies, and stakeholders as well as unify all current and future locations under a single name. Alongside the name change, Tretau is unveiling a new logo and refreshed visual identity. Tretau is a global technology leader delivering nex...

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UK announces investment package for electric vehicle infrastructure On July 11, the UK Government announced a GBP 63 million investment package for electric vehicle infrastructure to support home charging solutions, electrification of NHS vehicle fleets, and the installation of thousands of chargepoints at business depots across the country.  A GBP 25 million scheme will help local authorities to expand at-home EV charging, saving drivers up to ...

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ut 10,000 EV charging stations by 2025 under the National Energy Transition Roadmap.  Initial installations are planned in Johor, Penang, and Selangor, with subsequent expansion into Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, and Melaka. ChargeHere, under the “ChargeSini” brand, currently manages over 935 chargers across 300 locations, serving more than 32,000 users. As part of its focus on local growth, Meta Bright is also divesting its Australian subsidiary fo...

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rly 3,000 dealers and 20 regional logistics hubs globally, handling parts from around 2,600 suppliers. Currently employing 200 people, the site will create up to 650 jobs by early 2026. The GPC is Daimler Truck’s largest logistics project and includes automated high-bay and small parts warehouses across 260,000 square meters of logistics space. The facility is powered by one of Europe’s largest rooftop solar systems of 22 MWp making its opera...

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