ion (DFMC) announced the recent signing of a cooperation agreement between Yuechuang Technology Co., Ltd. (Yuechuang Tech) and the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ) for the settlement of the Yuechuang Tech headquarters in the zone. At the Yuechuang Tech headquarters with a land area of around 2,000 square meters, a pilot production line for 350Wh/kg high-specific-energy solid-state batteries was put into use. The company has ...

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nd labor shortages. In addition it is creating new value based on the use of data. Q1. What is your vision for a mobility-based society10 years from now, which includes SDVs? A1. In order to achieve a prosperous society based on mobility of the future, we plan to create new solutions based on three areas of growth strategies. We will work on maintaining balanced operations in the powertrain area, in terms of electrification and ICE vehicles. In t...

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uipped with test cells for medium and heavy-duty diesel engines, it can test full engines up to 600kW (800hp) for the first time. It will test the performance of catalysts within the wider engine after-treatment and control systems. It includes an on-site hydrogen supply and storage (up to 413 bar) area with a compressor and intermediate storage tank, a hydrogen flow meter and analyzer, exhaust measurement tools, and associated control, sensing, ...

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integrated circuit (PMIC) for automotive camera modules. It’s ABLIC’s first three-channel output PMIC, achieving the industry’s smallest size and high-efficiency power supply. The new PMIC will contribute to the downsizing of automotive cameras, heat countermeasures, and reduction of mounting area. It is expected to be adopted for many automotive camera modules in the fields of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous drivin...

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ta Tsusho). It will focus on the practical implementation of highway transportation using autonomous driving technology and summarize the outcomes and issues from several demonstrations. Specifically, it systematizes the external support needed for implementing autonomous driving trucks, from relay-area specifications to merging support, predictive information support, and operational monitoring. In the second half of this fiscal year, the trucks...

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press releases dated December 16, BYD and the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) recently launched internal testing of Level 3 autonomous driving in Shenzhen with local authorities. To date, BYD has completed over 150,000km of actual road validation of Level 3 autonomous driving. The test area covers open expressways and highways in Shenzhen, with scenarios such as rainy days, nights, and construction sites involved. The HIMA has comple...

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ion of final modules and complete batteries. The Kaliningrad Gigafactory's capacity of 4 GWh is equivalent to the production of approximately 1.5 million charging modules or 50,000 traction batteries for electric vehicles. The total length of its production lines is 2.5 kilometers. The construction area is over 23 hectares. In total, more than 20 buildings and structures have been constructed on the site. A high degree of automation – about 90%...

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TIER IV, Japan, invests in Taiwan-based autonomous driving startup Turing Drive On December 16, TIER IV announced investment in Turing Drive, a Taiwan-based startup specializing in autonomous driving systems for geofenced areas and low-speed operations. The companies have established a capital and business alliance. TIER IV heads the development of Autoware, the world's leading open-source software for autonomous driving. TIER IV's Pilot.Auto sof...

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Geely Auto unveils Geely Safety Centre in Ningbo On December 12, Geely Auto unveiled the Geely Safety Centre, which is open to all industries. Located in Ningbo, the Geely Safety Centre covers an initial investment of over CNY 2 billion, a land area of around 45,000 square meters, and a floor area of 81,930.75 square meters. It integrates passive safety, active safety, assisted driving simulation, and cybersecurity tests for passenger (sedans, SU...

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e last time, we exhibited batteries for Toyota "AQUA" in which there are seven modules. To strengthen output, we increased the number of modules to nine or ten in response to the needs of each vehicle model.  There are more than 20 layers in each module, so we needed the technology to seal a large area and prevent the layers from sticking together. In addition to structural aspects, Toyota Industries' strength lies in its in-house battery materi...

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TomTom’s mapping service adopted for Honda’s ADAS TomTom International BV (TomTom), a Dutch car system maker, announced that its real-time mapping service and driving support area management technology have been adopted for Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s “Honda Sensing 360+” advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). Through TomTom’s cloud-based ADAS solutions, high-precision real-time map data will be provided to vehicles. This enables the d...

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vehicle and on the doors to notify pedestrians about the vehicle's driving condition. In addition, it is equipped with a pop-up fender that is designed to respond to accidents occurring with bicycles. The car, when assessing that it will collide with a bicycle, will stretch its body around the tire area and that stretched parts will work as a cushion to absorb the impact and protect the rider. Toyota Gosei exhibited smart-ware also, which is a pr...

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ere are concerns that if the conflict drags on, it could affect global supply chains. Since December 7, operations in Poipet, Cambodia, near the Thai border, have been successively suspended. NHK Spring Co., Ltd. stopped operations since it was ordered in the afternoon of December 8 to evacuate the area. Nidec Corporation, which was also ordered to stop operations by the Poipet government, suspended operations since December 10. Yazaki Cambodia P...

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star currently has four models: Polestar 2, Polestar 3, Polestar 4, and Polestar 5, with the coming Polestar 6 roadster coming, as well as the Polestar 7 compact SUV planned for production in Europe. Polestar’s North American headquarters is in Mahwah, New Jersey, within the greater New York City area. Polestar Spaces have now been opened in over 30 of the region's top EV markets. (Polestar release on December 15, 2025) ...

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sizes annually until 2033, covering both current vehicle series and the manufacturer’s subsequent platform. The ELC system automatically adapts a truck’s height and load distribution to suit different operating conditions. It compensates for height and load differences between the truck loading area and the loading ramp, distributes loads evenly, and adjusts ground clearance to improve traction in snow and slippery conditions. The system also...

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gqing Branch. The site will focus on supporting the CF510V project, an SGMW project on the development of finished battery electric, fuel, and range-extended electric vehicles, to promote the localized production of power batteries. With a total investment amount exceeding CNY 33 million and a land area of around 7,000 square meters, the Saike Chongqing site will, upon commissioning, achieve an annual power battery production capacity of 60,000 s...

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nd can assemble one battery system every 45 seconds i.e., up to 1,200 per day or 300,000 per year. Starting in 2026, the plant will supply batteries for the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo. The battery systems will be transported automatically through a 600-meter bridge directly to the assembly area. The roof also holds 11,000 solar panels, providing 70% of the electricity needed for battery production and reducing overall carbon emissions. T...

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d updated offerings at its Arizona Proving Ground (TAPG). The updates are part of a previously announced investment, and feature an all-new 5.5-mile oval track available for vehicle mileage accumulation, stop-and-go testing, and high speed evaluations. Significant new off-road facilities offer test areas for body-on-frame and off-road capable vehicles, while a new noise pass-by area allows for testing and evaluation of vehicle sound emissions. A ...

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MaxVolt Energy, India to triple battery manufacturing capacity with new Duhai plant On December 10, MaxVolt Energy announced that it is setting up a new 55,000 sq. ft. plant in the Duhai Industrial Area in Ghaziabad that is expected to become operational by February 2026. The facility is intended to act as a production‑capacity enhancement plant and will lift annual output from 72,000 battery units to 2.25 lakh units, using automated, high‑pe...

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Egyptian Prime Minister inaugurates Leoni plant in Badr City, to further expand production On December 9, the Prime Minister of Egypt inaugurated the Leoni International Automotive Wiring Harness Factory in Badr City. This is the fifteenth plant of Leoni in the country. The company also laid the foundation stone of its large industrial complex in the city, which will have an area of 21 acres. It will be operational by mid-2027.  Based on social ...

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